Site Exposure Matrices (SEM) - Direct Disease Linked Work Processes (DDLWP)

Division of Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation (DEEOIC)

During the history of the Part E program, the Division of Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation (DEEOIC) has developed resources to assist in evaluating the relationship between occupational exposure to toxic substances and diseases. DEEOIC has reviewed scientific literature examining certain job processes associated with certain occupational diseases so that Claims Examiners (CEs) may refer cases to a physician without the need for Industrial Hygienist (IH) review. In accordance with this research, DEEOIC has added information to SEM relating to scientifically established links between certain job processes and occupational diseases. SEM lists these links as Direct Disease Linked Work Process (DDLWP).*

*EEOICPA BULLETIN: 16-03

^{Posted August 26, 2016}