Out of the PFAS group, the most dangerous chemicals are PFOS and PFOA, as they have a strong association with multiple cancers. The only known source of these harmful substances at Vint Hill Farms is military firefighters using the fire suppressant AFFF, which sometimes contains 98% PFAS. Not only do these chemicals persist in the environment for a very long time, but they also stay in the body for years. At Vint Hill Farms, the current level of PFAS is 1,300 ppt, which exceeds the safe exposure limit by over 18 times. Even in small amounts, these substances are detrimental to human health.
What toxic agents are lurking on Vint Hill Farms?
Currently, PFAS are the only known contaminants of concern polluting the environment of Vint Hill Farms. Still, during the last century, other toxic agents might have lurked on the military facility. While the installation was deemed a Superfund site, the Environmental Protection Agency is not carrying out cleanup activities there, as Vint Hill Farms has not been added to the National Priorities List yet. In addition to PFAS, the following toxic substances might have been present at the facility:
- chloroform
- arsenic
- bromodichloromethane
- radium
- bromoform
- manganese
- barium
- trihalomethanes
The existence of these dangerous substances on Vint Hill Farms only worsens the degree of toxic exposure among veterans who spent time at the facility. Consequently, those who were stationed at this military installation should pay close attention to their health and inform their physician about their history of toxic exposure to receive the screenings they need. Veterans diagnosed with a disease should also seek a second opinion, as diseases caused by toxic exposure are often misdiagnosed.
What diseases can toxic exposure at Vint Hill Farms cause?
Veterans who intend to file a military base toxic exposure claim should know that only certain diseases might deem them eligible. This is because, while toxic exposure can result in numerous illnesses, there are only some that have a strong connection with it. The association between toxic exposure and the disease must also be supported by medical evidence. So, veterans and family members seeking compensation might be eligible to file a claim just for the following diagnoses and only if they spent 1 cumulative year or longer at the military base:
If you have one of these diagnoses and lived at Vint Hill Farms, we advise you to get in touch with our experienced attorneys, who have been assisting toxic exposure victims since 1990. They will thoroughly assess your case to determine whether you are entitled to financial compensation. The legal process is simple and will require minimal involvement on your part, as we understand how difficult struggling with a serious disease can be.