Wright Patterson Air Force Base
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH
Known Toxins1
Years of Operation1918-Present
Base Background
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base became a military installation in 1918. Prior to that, the site was a Wright Brothers testing site. The base expanded significantly during the World Wars, and the Wright and Patterson bases merged in 1948. Today, the base is home to the 88th Air Force Wing, Aeronautical Systems Center, Air Force Security Assistance Center, and Air Force Material Command.
Toxic Exposure and VA Disability
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is a known site of PFAS contamination. If you were stationed here and developed a medical condition associated with PFAS exposure, you could be eligible for compensation. Our Ohio disability attorneys provide legal assistance to disabled veterans and may be able to help you obtain monthly compensation and other veteran benefits.
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 & Strength of Evidence Needed | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong | Good | Limited | ||
| PFAS (Firefighting Foam) | Potential Effects & Strength of Evidence Needed | - | - | 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.