Base Background
The Defense Fuel Support Point Verona is located in Oneida County, NY. This site is a jet fuel depot that’s experienced chemical contamination. The New York Department of Environmental Conservation is still investigating pollution activities.
Known Toxins
The following chart outlines the toxins associated with this military location and the potential effects of exposure.*
Toxin | Potential Effects | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Strong | Good | Limited | ||
PFAS (Firefighting Foam) | Potential Effects | - | - | Testicular cancer, Renal (kidney) cancer, Prostate cancer |
If you were stationed or worked at Defense Fuel Support Point Verona, and later experienced adverse health effects, you may be eligible for compensation.
*Effects are according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry unless otherwise noted.