What is the significance of the probability of causation calculation?
Probability of causation is expressed as a percentage between 0 and 100. A value of 100% means that it is certain that the radiation dose was the cause of the cancer. A value of 0% means that it is certain that the radiation dose was not the cause of the cancer. As defined in The Act, probability of causation values greater than or equal to 50% at the upper 99th percentile credibility limit mean that it is “at least as likely as not” that the radiation dose caused the energy employee’s cancer. Therefore, if the probability of causation for your case is less than 50%, you will not be entitled to compensation. If your probability of causation is between 50% or greater, DOL will recommend that you receive compensation.
