RECA Compensation for Nevada Residents
Nevada was home to the Nevada Test Site where nuclear weapons testing occurred. Communities surrounding the test site were directly exposed to radioactive fallout.
Affected Counties in Nevada
The following Nevada counties are designated as affected areas under RECA:
Nevada's History with Nuclear Testing
The Nevada Test Site, located approximately 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas, was the primary location for U.S. nuclear weapons testing. Between 1951 and 1992, nearly 1,000 nuclear tests were conducted there, with most of the atmospheric tests occurring before 1963. Communities in the surrounding counties, particularly those downwind of the test site, were exposed to significant amounts of radioactive fallout. Many residents witnessed the mushroom clouds and the subsequent dust that settled over their homes and farms.
Nevada RECA Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for RECA compensation as a Nevada resident, you generally need to meet these criteria:
Geographic
Lived in one of the affected Nevada counties listed above
Time Period
Lived there for at least 1 year during 1951-1962 or during June-July 1962
Medical
Developed one of the 19 qualifying cancers linked to radiation exposure
If you or a family member lived in one of these Nevada counties during the testing period and developed a qualifying cancer, you may be entitled to compensation.
Take our free eligibility assessment to find out if you may qualify for up to $100,000 or more in RECA compensation.