The Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) page on the U.S. Department of Justice website provides comprehensive information for individuals seeking compensation due to radiation-related illnesses stemming from the U.S. nuclear weapons program. It outlines eligibility criteria, claim categories, and recent legislative updatesโincluding the 2025 expansion under H.R. 1 of the 119th Congress, which now includes affected communities in Missouri under the Manhattan Project Waste category. Visitors can access claim forms, instructions, and updates on the upcoming online filing portal, expected by December 2025.
Senator Josh Hawleyโs RECA legislation page highlights the July 2025 expansion of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) under H.R. 1 (119th Congress). For help or questions, call the RECA hotline at (202) 228-4388.
๐ง What We Can Help With:
- Understanding who can file a RECA claim when the original claimant has passed away
- Navigating eligibility for parents, siblings, nieces/nephews, or cousins
- Clarifying how wills or lack of dependents affect survivor benefits
- Gathering documentation and preparing for submission
- Emotional support and community connection throughout the process
Reach out with questions or to book an appointment.
๐ Call: 314-440-5560
๐ง Email Support: thepinkangels-foundation@gmail.com
๐ Explore Resources Online: https://reca-pinkangelsstl.com
๐ Visit Us: 620 North Lafayette Street – Florissant, Missouri 63031
Requirements for obtaining information from the Missouri Cancer Registry
Anyone over the age of 18 must complete their own request.
Please make sure you have all the required documents before faxing them.
Website Link: https://cancerregistry.missouri.edu/radiation-exposure-compensation-act-reca/
If you are requesting information for yourself – see the list of needed documentation and Line #! contains the link to the document you will need to fill out.
If you are requesting information for aย parent – – see the list of needed documentation and Line #! contains the link to the document you will need to fill out.
See the Cancer Registry website link above for more information.
Social Security (SSN) can give you copies or printouts of your Forms W-2 for any year from 1978 to the present. You can get free copies if you need them for a Social Security-related reason.
But there is a fee of $62 per request if you need them for an unrelated reason.
You can also get a transcript or copy of your Form W-2 from the Internal Revenue Service. However, state and local tax information isn’t available if you e-filed your tax return.
SSN.GOV link to FAQ page: https://www.ssa.gov/faqs/en/questions/KA-02501.html
Some examples of non-Social Security program purposes are:
- Filing federal or state tax returns.
- Providing income information for workers’ compensation.
- Establishing residency.
- Establishing entitlement to private pension benefits.
The St. Louis County Recorder of Deeds plays a key role in maintaining public records that affect property ownership, legal rights, and personal milestones. Here’s a breakdown of what they do:
๐ Real Estate & Property Records
- Record and archive deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, and subdivision plats
- Maintain property ownership history, including transfers and valuations
- Provide certified copies of real estate documents for legal or personal use
ๅฉๅงป Marriage Services
- Issue marriage licenses
- Provide certified copies of marriage certificates
๐ Legal & Tax Filings
- Record federal and state tax liens
- File powers of attorney, lease agreements, and trust documents
- Accept veteran and military discharge records
๐๏ธ Public Access & Research
- All recorded documents are available for public research
- Offers e-recording services for faster, remote submission
The Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services Vital Records page provides everything you need to request official copies of vital records in the state of Missouri. Here’s what you can access through it:
๐ Types of Records You Can Request
- Birth and Death Certificates (including delayed and fetal death records)
- Marriage and Divorce Records
- Original Pre-Adoptive Birth Certificates (under the Missouri Adoptee Rights Act)
- Statement of Single Status
- Putative Father Registry documents
๐ How to Request Records
- Online or by Phone via VitalChek, a secure third-party service
- Mail-In Requests using downloadable forms and instructions
- In-Person Appointments at the Bureau of Vital Records in Jefferson City or local public health agencies
๐ก Important Notes
- Only individuals with a direct and tangible interest (like family members or legal representatives) can obtain certified copies
- Fees vary by record type and number of copies
- Processing times for mail-in requests can take 4โ8 weeks, depending on volume
๐ฏ Purpose
Claimants may need to prove:
- Residency near contaminated sites
- Attendance at affected schools
- Timeline of exposure
๐ What Parchment Provides
- High School Transcript (Confirms location, dates and School attended
- GED Certificate (Verifies education in affected area)
- Enrollment Verification (Proves Presence during exposure window)
๐ ๏ธ How to Use Parchment
- Go to Parchment.com
- Create an account
- Search for your school or district (If school is closed or merged, search by district name)
- Select record type (transcript, diploma, etc.)
- Choose delivery method (digital or mail)
- Track status and download if digital
St. Louis County RECA Website or email: recasupport@stlouiscountymo.gov
The RECA Voter Registration Record request is available for you to download in the link below.
Ways you can return the filled out Voter Registration form.
- BY EMAIL: stlouiscovotes@stlouiscountymo.gov
- BY FAX: 314-615-1999
- IN PERSON OR BY MAIL: to 725 Northwest Plaza Drive, St. Ann, MO 63074