EEOICPA Authorized Representative Support
Plain-language help understanding the representative role and how Nuclear Advocates can support you — while you stay in control of your own claim.
Nuclear Advocates is a private advocacy and claims-support service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by the U.S. Department of Labor, the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, or any federal agency. Eligibility and benefit decisions are made by the appropriate federal program.
Nuclear Advocates is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Our services are focused on claim guidance, document support, eligibility review, and advocacy assistance. If legal advice is needed, claimants should consult a licensed attorney.
We cannot guarantee approval, compensation, medical benefits, White Card approval, survivor benefits, or any specific claim outcome. What we can promise is clear guidance, careful review, and dedicated support throughout the process. Submitting a form or contacting us does not create a representative relationship — any paid services require a written agreement.
What Is an Authorized Representative?
An Authorized Representative is a person you choose to help you with your EEOICPA claim. You give them written permission to communicate with the claims office on your behalf, organize your documentation, and help you understand the process.
You are never required to have a representative. The government provides free claim information and assistance. Hiring a private representative is optional and entirely your choice.
What a Representative Can Do
- Help you understand the EEOICPA claims process in plain language
- Organize employment, medical, and claim documentation
- Communicate with the claims office on your behalf, with your written permission
- Review agency letters and help you understand what they mean
- Help you prepare forms and supporting evidence
- Track deadlines and follow up on pending claims
What a Representative Cannot Do
- Make federal eligibility decisions — only the government can do that
- Guarantee claim approval, compensation, or benefits
- Provide legal advice or act as your attorney
- Provide medical diagnoses or treatment
- Speed up or override government processing timelines
- Charge fees without a written agreement in place first
You Stay in Control
You decide whether to have a representative, and you can change or end that relationship at any time. You are always the one who makes the final decisions about your claim. A representative cannot act without your written permission, and the government — not any advocate — makes the final eligibility and benefit decisions.
You can also withdraw your authorization at any time, in writing, and the claims office will stop sharing information with your representative.
You may generally designate only one representative at a time. Additionally, your representative cannot sign certain forms that require your personal signature — including the EE-1 (employee claim form), EE-2 (survivor claim form), and EN-20 (representative authorization form). You must personally sign these forms, even when a representative is assisting you. Nuclear Advocates will never ask a representative to sign these claimant-only forms on your behalf.
How Fees Work
The initial eligibility review is free and carries no obligation. If you decide to continue with paid representation or claim-support services, any fees will be explained clearly before services begin. Federal programs may limit or regulate representative fees. Nuclear Advocates follows all applicable program rules.
No paid services begin without a written agreement that clearly states the fee structure. For full details, see our Fees & No-Obligation Review page.
Not a Law Firm
Nuclear Advocates is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. We provide claim-support and advocacy services, not legal representation. If you need legal advice, we encourage you to consult a qualified attorney.
How the Claim Support Process Works
Every situation is different, but this is how we typically help claimants and families get started.
Free Eligibility Review
We review your work history, facility or exposure location, diagnosis, survivor status, and whether a claim has already been filed.
Document Checklist
We identify the employment, medical, survivor, exposure, or claim documents that may be needed.
Claim Preparation Support
We help organize information, forms, and supporting documentation so the claim is easier to understand and submit.
Ongoing Claim Guidance
We help review claim communications, respond to document requests, and understand next steps if a claim is delayed or denied.
Documents That May Be Useful
Employment records
Medical diagnosis records
Prior agency correspondence
Claim history documents
What You Can Expect
Last reviewed: August 8, 2026
Not Sure Where to Start?
If you are unsure where to begin, Nuclear Advocates can help you understand your situation, organize important documents, and take the next step with clarity.
Most claimants and families do not know which claim path applies to them. Start with a free eligibility review and we can help identify the correct next step.
No approval or benefit outcome is guaranteed.