Camp Guernsey
Base Background
Camp Guernsey was established in 1939 as a training area. It’s currently managed by the Wyoming Military Department and its main mission is to provide arms, maneuver, and equipment training to troops. The site takes up over 78,000 acres, providing a variety of terrain for training. Camp Guernsey has been recognized as one of the many military bases contaminated with PFAS.
Known Toxins
The following chart outlines the medical conditions associated with toxic exposure at this base, classified by the strength of evidence required (strong, good or limited).* Please keep in mind that it is not a complete list.
| Toxin | Potential Effects | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong | Good | Limited | ||
| PFAS (Firefighting Foam) | Potential Effects | - | - | Testicular cancer, Renal (kidney) cancer, Prostate cancer |
*Effects are according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry unless otherwise noted.
Paths to Getting Compensation
Veterans and civilians who lived or worked at or near the base may be eligible for compensation if they developed disabilities caused by PFAS. This would require:
Documenting the time spent at the base using service records and other documentation
Gathering comprehensive medical evidence
Obtaining expert medical opinions to establish a link between their diagnosed medical conditions and the toxic exposure
Making a VA disability claim or pursuing a lawsuit
For a free case evaluation, please call us on 1-888-477-2363. We specialize in disability law and work on a contingency basis, with no upfront fees.