RECA expires December 2027 — we're launching early so you have time to file. 50% off while we grow.
RECA Compensation
Eligibility Expanded (July 2025)

$100,000 Tax-Free.
Apology Accepted.

The U.S. government owes compensation to families affected by nuclear testing ("Downwinders"). We help you fast-track the paperwork so you don't get stuck in the federal backlog.

No credit card required • 2-minute check

Trusted by families across the West

Official Federal Program

RECA is administered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Division

Verify on justice.gov

Legal Partner: Heritage Law

Licensed attorneys in Utah, Arizona, and Nevada providing legal representation at the federal 2% fee cap

Attorney fees capped by federal statute

Filing Deadline: Dec 31, 2027

Downwinder claims have a 100% historical approval rate when properly documented

File early — the queue is growing daily

RadiantClaims provides document preparation services. We are not a law firm. Legal services provided by Heritage Law Offices.

What is RECA?

The Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) is a federal program that provides $100,000 tax-free payments to individuals exposed to radiation from U.S. nuclear testing between 1951-1962.

Recently expanded in July 2025, the program now covers all of Utah, Idaho, and New Mexico, plus specified counties in Arizona and Nevada. Tens of thousands of families may now qualify who didn't before.

$100,000
Tax-free compensation per eligible claimant
Dec 31, 2027
Filing deadline for all claims
2%
Attorney fee cap (federal statute)

Do you qualify?

✓

Residency

Lived in UT, ID, NM, AZ, or NV for at least 1 year between 1951-1962.

✓

Diagnosis

Diagnosed with a covered cancer (leukemia, thyroid, lung, colon, etc) after exposure.

✓

Family Status

You can file for yourself or a deceased family member (spouse, parent, grandparent).

Not sure if you qualify?

The rules are complex, but checking takes 2 minutes. We cross-reference your details against DOJ maps and medical lists instantly.

Why RadiantClaims

You could file directly with the DOJ.
Here's what that looks like without us.

Filing on justice.gov is free — and hard. We built the shortcut so you don't lose paperwork, time, or your place in the backlog.

Personalized document checklist

We tailor the required-document list to your state, relationship, and diagnosis as you answer questions. No 100-page DOJ guide to sort through.

Filing direct:

Read the full DOJ guidance and figure out which items apply to you.

Our edge

Chrome extension fills the DOJ forms for you

Our Filing Assistant for Chrome types your saved answers directly into justice.gov and tells you exactly which tab each document belongs in. Zero retyping. Zero guessing.

Filing direct:

Manually retype every answer into justice.gov and guess which tab each document belongs in.

Plain-English questions, save & resume

Our wizard translates DOJ legalese into questions anyone can answer. Save progress at any time, come back later, and invite family to help.

Filing direct:

Wade through dense legal language alone. No save feature. No family collaboration.

We prep. DOJ files. The Chrome extension is the bridge between them.

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Two Ways to Claim Your $100k

Pick the path that fits your situation. You can always switch later.

See the full side-by-side comparison →
Early Access — 50% OffAccuracy Guaranteed

Fast-Track Self-Filing

Best for clear medical/work history.

$499 $249.50

One-time Flat Fee

  • ✓ Keep 100% of your $100k award
  • ✓Chrome extension auto-fills the DOJ forms and routes each document to the right portal tab
  • ✓ Personalized document checklist — tailored to your state, relationship, and disease
  • ✓ Plain-English questions, save & resume any time
  • ✓ Pre-filled medical records request letters
  • ↺
    Lifetime Upgrade Credit — 100% applied if you switch to legal
iRisk-Free Filing: We verify your eligibility before you pay. If denied or you need help later, upgrade to full legal representation and apply your payment as a credit.
$0 Upfront

Full Legal Representation

We partner with Heritage Law. Pay nothing unless you win.

$0 Upfront

2% paid only when you win

  • ✓ Attorney handles all DOJ communication on your behalf
  • ✓ Professional attorney review of your claim before submission
  • ✓ Attorney files your claim with the DOJ
  • ✓ Denials, appeals & resubmissions handled for you
  • ✓ Complex case experience — missing records, multi-state exposure, unusual histories
  • ⚖
    No-risk fee structure — Pay nothing upfront. Just 2% (≈$2,000) from your $100k when the DOJ pays out.
⚖Pay only when you win: You upload your documents and provide information when needed. The attorney handles the DOJ — filings, communications, and any appeals — and you owe nothing unless the claim is paid out.

Not sure which path is right?

Both get you to the same $100k award. The difference is how hands-on you want to be.

Choose Self-Filing if…

  • →You're filing for yourself
  • →Your records are already in hand
  • →You want to keep 100% of the award
  • →You'd rather move fast than hand it off

Choose Legal Representation if…

  • →You want zero upfront cost
  • →You'd rather an attorney deal with the DOJ
  • →You're filing for a deceased family member
  • →Records are missing, scattered, or complicated

How We Help Your Family

Document Preparation

We guide you through gathering proof of residence, medical records, and identity documents. Everything is organized and ready for DOJ submission.

Real-Time Tracking

Monitor your claim's progress through our dashboard. See exactly where you are in the DOJ queue and receive updates automatically.

Legal Support Available

Choose to work with Heritage Law Offices for full legal representation. They handle everything while you focus on your family.