At the moment, the PFAS level at the military facility does not exceed the current safe exposure limit. Still, the concentration of PFOS and PFOA, the most dangerous chemicals out of this group, are over the recently proposed safe exposure limits by the Environmental Protection Agency. More specifically, the PFOA level is 825 times over the new limit, whereas the PFOS level is 165 over it. If you are a veteran or a family member of one who spent time at Rock Island Arsenal and experience unusual symptoms, we strongly advise you to seek medical assistance as soon as possible, as you might have developed a serious disease.
What toxic agents are lurking on Rock Island Arsenal?
While PFAS are the main contaminants of concern lurking on Rock Island Arsenal, there might be other harmful substances present in the environment of the military facility. Their existence only worsened the degree of toxic exposure among service members who spent time there during the last century. The following are other toxic agents that might pollute the military installation:
- chloroform
- bromodichloromethane
- radium
- bromoform
- aluminum
- barium
- manganese
- trihalomethanes
All of these harmful substances have a strong connection with cancer, so everyone who lived at Rock Island Arsenal should closely monitor their health, as they are at risk of coming to struggle with crippling, life-threatening diseases. A sliver of hope for service members is that the Pentagon announced it will cease using AFFF, the main source of PFAS, on all military bases by 2024.
What diseases can you develop following toxic exposure at Rock Island Arsenal?
Toxic exposure on military bases can result in numerous diseases, but veterans and family members who intend to file a claim should keep in mind that only certain diagnoses can make them entitled to compensation. This is because there must be a strong association between their illness and toxic exposure at Rock Island Arsenal. Even so, they might still not be eligible to file a military base toxic exposure claim, as there are other criteria they have to meet. The following are the diagnoses for which you can file a claim if you spent one cumulative year or longer at this military facility:
If you are unsure about whether you qualify for compensation, we encourage you to get in touch with our skilled attorneys, as they have the necessary experience, knowledge, and resources to help you determine if you can obtain financial compensation. The legal process is simple and will require minimal involvement on your part, as we understand that struggling with one of the above diseases can be physically and emotionally draining. Our compassionate legal team will gladly take care of the most complex and demanding aspects on your behalf so you can keep focusing on your health and treatment.
