Toluene is a chemical used in paint thinners, paints, and is a constituent of gasoline as well as aviation fuels such as JP jet fuels. Toluene is
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Being a member of the United States military comes with its own inherent risks and safety hazards but what about when those hazards could have been avoided? All too often, many of these hazards are invisible such as asbestos, radioactive materials, contaminants in the drinking water, and more that eventually lead to serious chronic conditions such as different cancers, respiratory issues, and others just to name some examples. Unfortunately, the U.S. Military has decades of toxic hazards that veterans were exposed to depending on when and where they served. In this section of our blog, we detail all the contaminants, hazardous materials, and toxic materials that we are aware of and what the path to VA disability benefits looks like for those issues. Normally, we would also speak of Agent Orange, a herbicide used during the Vietnam War, but the sheer amount of information uncovered about this chemical deserves its own section found here.
Here are our top 10 blogs on Toxic Exposure:
- What are the Dangers of Burn Pit Exposure?
- VA Benefits and Compensation for Burn Pit Exposure
- The Dangers of Fire Fighting Foam Explained!
- Camp Lejeune Water Contamination: VA Benefits
- Dangers of Asbestos Exposure in Military Service
- Fort McClellan and Toxic Exposures | VA Disability
- Guide to VA compensation for Kidney Cancer (Renal)
- VA Benefits for Jet Fuel Exposure
- RoundUp vs. Agent Orange: More Similar than You Think!
- Atomic Vets
A Study on VA Benefits: Health Effects of Welding Fumes
Welding is one of the most versatile and varied occupations in the military. All branches of the military utilize welders in some capacity. While the
Learn MoreVeteran’s Guide to Lead Exposure – Part Two
In a previous post, I talked about the ways in which veterans could be exposed to Lead Paint. However, lead-based paint is not the only route of
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I’ve written about the various ways veterans have been exposed to lead here and here. However, exactly what disabilities and diseases can be caused by
Learn MoreExposure to Lead and VA Benefits (Part I: Lead Paint)
Exposure to lead in the environment can have a disastrous impact on health. There are many routes of exposure, and many regulations in the past have
Learn MoreVeteran’s Guide to Lead Exposure
In a previous post, I talked about the ways in which veterans could be exposed to Lead Paint. However, lead-based paint is not the only route of
Learn MoreRenal Cell Carcinoma & Chemical Exposure
Since Vietnam veterans began returning from their military assignments overseas, we have found a wide spectrum of diseases and conditions that have
Learn MoreVeteran’s Guide to Exposure to Radiation and Magnetic Fields (Part Two)
Part Two: Ionizing Radiation Since the discovery of atomic energy, it has become common knowledge that ionizing radiation is harmful to humans.
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Veterans are often exposed to radiation from many different sources. A Nuclear Technician on a submarine might be the first thing that comes to mind,
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Trichloroethylene and the Military
Closed spaces with little or no ventilation, constant inhalation and handling of toxic chemicals—this was the life of tool-men, servicemen, nuclear
Learn MoreCamp Lejeune Water Contamination: What Veterans & Their Families Need to Know
Camp Lejeune, located in North Carolina, is one of the Marine Corps’ largest bases, and is also the location of possibly the worst public
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