Ionizing Radiation Registry Exam

Henry White

June, 2006

The Department of Veteran’s Affairs (DVA) has set up the Ionizing Radiation Registry (IRR) for the purposes of allowing America’s Atomic Veterans to receive a complete and thorough physical, without any co-pay fees, or other charges. Since the inception of the IRR a few years ago, the number of Atomic Veterans who have received their “no charge” full physicals is approaching 25,000.

There are several hundred thousand Atomic Veterans, exposed to ionizing radiation particles, who have not applied for a physical. The majority of these veterans are totally unaware of this service, and may still be under the impression that they continue to be held to an oath of secrecy, which is far from the truth.

It is important that these veterans contact their nearest VA health facility, and request an IRR examination, so as to be placed on the National Registry Listing, should they develop radiation induced illnesses at some future date. When doing so, ask to speak to the IRR Co-ordinator.

If you encounter any problems, please contact Dick Conant, (505-877-3707) or Cmdr Ritter (281-481-1357). They can insure that you will eventually get to the proper person.

If you cannot show the VA facility proof of participation in an Atomic Test, such proof of participation in an Atomic Test, such proof can be secured from the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) in the form of a “Letter of Confirmation.” Here again your NAAV leadership stands ready to assist you in this important area.

Again, we emphasize that there is NO CHARGE for the IRR exam. A Veteran (who is listed) on the IRR, who may subsequently be invoiced for the no-cost exam, should go to the VA Facility Billing Office and resolve the problem. If the problem is not corrected, please contact Dick Conant (RUCON1@comcast.net) of by phone after 8:00 a.m. mountain time only.

Dick can usually have any IRR problem resolved within 48 hours, during normal working days only. He will need to have the Veteran’s name, address, telephone number, E-mail address (if applicable) VA health care unit (where the problem exists) and the name(s) of the VA contact involved.

Note:

The IRR is not administered in VA Clinics. However, Primary Care “when listed on the IRR registry,” is granted. For Specialty Clinic the Veteran may be sent to another facility where the “Specialty Clinic” exists and an appointment has been made through the Clinic. Again, Dick Conant can furnish further information in these areas, if required.

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