Naval Construction Battalion Center Port Hueneme
Oxnard, CA
Known Toxins1
Years of Operation1942-Present
Base Background
The Naval Construction Battalion Center is the main location for the U.S. Navy’s civil engineers. These personnel, called Seabees, work on a variety of building and maintenance projects for the military. These tasks could include constructing new camps, rebuilding structures after humanitarian disasters, and other projects. This center, as well as the Seabees, was first established during World War II.
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 |
If you were stationed at the Naval Construction Battalion Center at Port Hueneme and experienced health issues associated with toxic exposure, you could be eligible for compensation and disabled veterans benefits. Contact our California VA disability lawyers for a free evaluation of your case.
*Effects are according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry unless otherwise noted.