U.S. Marine Corps veterans claims

The U.S. Marine Corps historically used firefighting foam containing toxic chemicals known as "forever chemicals". The chemicals - the perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) - which were used in firefighting foams to rapidly extinguish fuel fires and protect against catastrophic loss of life, have been linked to some types of cancer. If you are a Marine veteran and you believe that your health problems might have been caused or exacerbated by exposure to PFAS, see your occupational healthcare provider and document your exposure.

It is required that military firefighters have their blood tested for PFAS chemicals, as the chemicals do not break down over time and are known to build up in the human body. Over time, this build-up can lead to the development of multiple types of cancer:

• Kidney cancer
• Testicular cancer
• Bladder cancer
• Leukemia
• Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
• Multiple myeloma
• Male breast cancer
• Prostate cancer
• Pancreatic cancer
• Liver cancer
• Thyroid cancer

If you, or a loved one, have been harmed by exposure to the PFAS in the fire suppressant AFFF, and later diagnosed with one of the above-mentioned diseases, get in touch with our experts who will help you recover the financial compensation you deserve.

The U.S. Marine Corps deliver combined-arms support anywhere needed, generally using the mobility provided by the Navy. Because of this fact, U.S. marines were exposed to the same dangers as the Navy servicemen and women, since asbestos-rich products were and are still around. Asbestos products U.S. Marine Corps veterans were exposed to include:

• boilers
• pipe insulation
• pumps
• valves
• brakes
• electrical cables
• gaskets
• clutches

On land, asbestos was also used in the construction of many Marine Corps bases and barracks, thus, many Marine Corps veterans may have been exposed to asbestos through items which include:

• cement
• floor tiles
• ceiling tiles
• heating ducts
• roof coating
• asphalt
• shingles
• paint
• wallboard

The U.S. Armed Forces started restricting and heavily regulating the use of asbestos in army products in the 1970s; however, thousands of vehicles, barracks, and products built or made before that time are still rich in this toxic mineral.

Our clients served at various Marine Corps bases throughout the country, including:

• Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton
• Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms
• Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point
• Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego
• Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island
• Marine Corps Base Hawaii
• Marine Corps Base Quantico
• Mountain Warfare Training Center
• Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni
• Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley Butler
• Marine Corps Air Station Yuma
• Marine Corps Air Station Miramar

Surviving family members of deceased Marine Corps veterans are entitled to financial compensation

Surviving spouses and dependents of Marine Corps veterans who have died from an asbestos-related illness as a result of their service may be eligible to get a tax-free monetary benefit called VA Dependency and Indemnity Compensation. Eligible survivors can also receive compensation from one or more of the several trust funds established to compensate victims and their families. If you lost a loved one to an asbestos-related disease let us explain how we can help you during this difficult time.

Oftentimes, veterans who were victims of asbestos exposure refuse to seek financial compensation during their lifetime or they tragically pass away before the conclusion of their claim. In such circumstances, surviving spouses and dependents can step in and can either file a claim with asbestos trust funds to recover compensation on behalf of their loved one or, if the victim had already filed an asbestos claim before death, they can bring the process to fruition. Regardless of your situation, we can help you get the information and resources you need.