DOJ Reinstates Form for When Government Kills You
Published Date: 12/15/2025
Notice
Summary
The Department of Justice is bringing back a form for people to claim compensation if they’ve been hurt, damaged, or lost someone due to radiation exposure. No changes are being made to the form, but the DOJ wants your feedback over the next 60 days until December 15, 2025. This helps keep the process smooth and fair without adding extra hassle or cost.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Reinstated Radiation-Exposure Claim Form
You can use the reinstated DOJ form titled "Claim for Damage, Injury, or Death" (CIVSF 95) to apply for compensation under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act and the Federal Tort Claims Act. The form is being reinstated without change and filing is voluntary but required if you want to obtain the benefit (compensation).
Time Burden: 6 Hours Per Claim
If you file a claim with this form, DOJ estimates it will take about 6 hours to complete each response. The agency estimates 100,000 respondents once, for a total estimated annual burden of 600,000 hours and total estimated annual other costs of $0.
Businesses and Governments May File Claims
Besides individuals and households, the DOJ says businesses, nonprofits, and State, Local, or Tribal governments are among the parties who may be asked to respond using this form. If you run a business or represent a government or nonprofit, you may be able to submit this form to make a claim under the Federal Tort Claims Act.
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