A number of my articles have discussed Camp Lejeune and the potential for new presumptions based on exposure to toxic chemicals while stationed on the
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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
Camp Lejeune Claims and VA Presumptions
In September, I wrote about Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, North Carolina. In that post, I discussed a brief history of Camp Lejeune and the water
Learn MoreVA Disability: Parkinson’s & Welding Fumes
In a previous blog post, we discussed the signs and symptoms of Parkinson’s, and how exposure to harsh chemicals has been known to cause this
Learn MoreDrinking Rocket Fuel? Perchlorates and your VA Disability Claim
Imagine a chemical that is released quite readily into the surrounding air, and is highly soluble in water, so it can contaminate food and drinking
Learn MoreAsbestos and the Military
Asbestos is a very dangerous adversary. You breathed it in while you worked, while you drove, while you slept, never guessing that one day it would
Learn MoreA Study on VA Benefits: Health Effects of Welding Fumes — Contributing Factors
When looking into the health effects of welding fumes, it is important to realize that there are other contributing factors to the welding processes
Learn MoreToluene and Your VA Disability Claim
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
Learn MoreA 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
Learn MoreLead Exposure – Part 3
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
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