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Many Veterans and their families have been exposed to toxic chemicals during their service. One of the most dangerous are PFAS—a group of chemicals linked to serious, long-term health problems. Securing a fair VA disability rating for a PFAS-related condition can be tough. At Tucker Disability Law, our expert team is ready to fight for you.
On this page, we’ll break down what PFAS are, the health risks involved, and how you can claim the benefits you’re entitled to.
What are PFAS, and How Could You Be Exposed to It?
PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances) are man-made chemicals that have been used in many products since the 1940s because they resist water, oil, and heat.
These chemicals are found in firefighting foams, non-stick cookware, water-repellent clothing, and more. PFAS are persistent, meaning they don’t break down easily and can remain in the environment and in the human body for a long time. This is why they are sometimes referred to as “forever chemicals.”
For service members, PFAS exposure often happens through Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF), a firefighting foam that quickly puts out fuel fires and is commonly used on military bases.
Unfortunately, the PFAS in AFFF can seep into groundwater, contaminating drinking water and exposing both military personnel and nearby communities to these harmful chemicals.
If you served as a firefighter, worked on or near military airfields, or were stationed at a base where AFFF was regularly used, you may have been exposed to PFAS. This exposure can lead to serious health problems over time.
Currently, the VA does not recognize any presumptive conditions related to PFAS exposure, but rather, handles each claim on a case-by-case basis.
What Military Bases Have PFAS Contamination?
If you’re wondering which military bases have been confirmed to have PFAS contamination, this table provides a clear breakdown of those locations, sorted alphabetically by state. It includes the installation name, city, and the Department of Defense (DoD) component responsible for the base.
However, PFAS exposure is not limited to the bases below. If you were exposed to PFAS at any military base or location, regardless of your branch, and are suffering from a condition linked to PFAS, you may be eligible for disability benefits.
| State | Installation | City | DoD Component |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Maxwell Gunter AFB | Autaugaville | Air Force – Active |
| Arizona | Air Force Plant 44 | Sells | Air Force – Active |
| Arizona | Williams AFB | Mesa | Air Force – BRAC |
| Arizona | MCAS Yuma | Yuma | USMC – Active |
| Arkansas | Little Rock AFB | Lonoke | Air Force – Active |
| California | Castle AFB | Atwater | Air Force – BRAC |
| California | DFSP Ozol | Martinez | DLA – Active |
| California | DFSP San Pedro | San Pedro | DLA – Active |
| California | Edwards AFB | Bakersfield | Air Force – Active |
| California | El Toro MCAS | Santa Ana | USMC – BRAC |
| California | Mather AFB | Sacramento | Air Force – BRAC |
| California | NAS Point Mugu | Point Mugu | Navy – Active |
| California | Travis AFB | Vacaville | Air Force – Active |
| Delaware | Dover AFB | Dover | Air Force – Active |
| Florida | Homestead ARB | Homestead | Air Force – Active |
| Florida | Saufley Field NAS | Pensacola | Navy – Active |
| Florida | NAS Whiting Field | Milton | Navy – Active |
| Illinois | Greater Peoria | Peoria | Air Force – ANG |
| Illinois | Scott AFB | Belleville | Air Force – Active |
| Illinois | Springfield Municipal (Capital) | Springfield | Air Force – Active |
| Indiana | Grissom AFB | Grissom Arb | Air Force – BRAC |
| Indiana | NSWC Crane Division | Crane | Navy – Active |
| Iowa | Des Moines | Des Moines | Air Force – ANG |
| Iowa | Sioux Gateway Municipal Airport | Sioux City | Air Force – ANG |
| Kansas | Fort Riley | Fort Riley | Army – Active |
| Kansas | McConnell AFB | Derby | Air Force – Active |
| Louisiana | Barksdale AFB | Shreveport | Air Force – Active |
| Louisiana | England AFB | Alexandria | Air Force – Active |
| Maine | Brunswick NAS | Brunswick | Navy – BRAC |
| Maine | Loring AFB | Limestone | Air Force – BRAC |
| Maine | NCTAMS LANT Det Cutler | East Machias | Navy – Active |
| Maryland | CBD US Naval Research Lab | Chesapeake Beach | Navy – Active |
| Maryland | JB Andrews | Upper Marlboro | Air Force – Active |
| Maryland | Former NSWC – White Oak | Silver Spring | Navy – BRAC |
| Massachusetts | JB Cape Cod | Lincoln | Air Force – Active |
| Michigan | Camp Grayling | Grayling | Army – OMNG |
| Mississippi | Columbus AFB | Columbus | Air Force – Active |
| Mississippi | NCBC | Gulfport | Navy – Active |
| Mississippi | NAS Meridian | Meridian | Navy – Active |
| Montana | Great Falls International Airport | Great Falls | Air Force – ANG |
| Montana | Malmstrom AFB | Great Falls | Air Force – Active |
| Nebraska | Lincoln Municipal | Lincoln | Air Force – ANG |
| Nebraska | Offutt AFB | Bellevue | Air Force – Active |
| New Hampshire | DFSP Newington | Newington | DLA – Active |
| New Hampshire | New Boston AFS | Bedford | Air Force – Active |
| New Hampshire | Pease AFB | Portsmouth | Air Force – BRAC |
| New Jersey | JB McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst | Pemberton | Air Force – Active |
| New Jersey | NWS Earle | Colts Neck | Navy – Active |
| New Mexico | Holloman AFB | Alamogordo | Air Force – Active |
| New York | Air Force Research Labs Rome | Rome | Air Force – Active |
| New York | NWIRP Calverton | Riverhead | Navy – Active |
| New York | DFSP Verona | Verona | DLA – Active |
| New York | Griffiss AFB | Rome | Air Force – BRAC |
| New York | Hancock Field | North Syracuse | Air Force – ANG |
| New York | Plattsburgh AFB | Plattsburgh | Air Force – BRAC |
| New York | Schenectady Airport | Schenectady | Air Force – ANG |
| North Carolina | Camp Lejeune | Camp Lejeune | USMC – Active |
| North Carolina | MCAS Cherry Point | Cherry Point | USMC – Active |
| Ohio | Newark AFB | Heath | Air Force – BRAC |
| Ohio | Rickenbacker ANGB | Lockourne | Air Force – BRAC |
| Ohio | Toledo Express Airport | Swanton | Air Force – ANG |
| Ohio | Wright Patterson AFB | Dayton | Air Force – Active |
| Ohio | Youngstown ARS | Vienna | Air Force – Active |
| Oklahoma | Air Force Plant 3 | Tulsa | Air Force – Active |
| Oklahoma | Altus AFB | Altus | Air Force – Active |
| Oklahoma | Tinker AFB | Oklahoma City | Air Force – Active |
| Oregon | Kingsley Field ANGB | Klamath Falls | Air Force – ANG |
| Pennsylvania | Biddle ANGB (formerly Horsham AGS and NASJRB Willow Grove) | Horsham Township | Air Force – ANG and Navy BRAC |
| Pennsylvania | North Penn | Worcester Township | Army – BRAC |
| Pennsylvania | NAWC Warminster | Warminster Township | Army – BRAC |
| Puerto Rico | NS Roosevelt Roads | Ceiba | Navy – Active |
| Rhode Island | Davisville NCBC | Davisville | Navy – BRAC |
| South Carolina | Myrtle Beach AFB | Myrtle Beach | Air Force – BRAC |
| Tennessee | Arnold AFB | Tullahoma | Air Force – Active |
| Tennessee | Memphis NAS (Millington) | Millington | Navy – BRAC |
| Texas | Air Force Plant 4 | Ft. Worth | Air Force – Active |
| Texas | NAS Chase Field | Beeville | Navy – BRAC |
| Texas | NAS Corpus Christi | Corpus Christi | Navy – Active |
| Texas | NAS Dallas | Dallas | Navy – BRAC |
| Texas | Dyess AFB | Abilene | Air Force – Active |
| Texas | Laughlin AFB | Del Rio | Air Force – Active |
| Texas | Reese AFB | Lubbock | Air Force – BRAC |
| Texas | Sheppard AFB | Wichita Falls | Air Force – Active |
| Vermont | Vermont ANG located in Burlington International Airport | South Burlington | Air Force – ANG |
| Virginia | NSA NW Annex | Chesapeake | Navy – Active |
| Virginia | JB Langley-Eustis | Hampton | Air Force – Active |
| Virginia | NWS Yorktown | Yorktown | Navy – Active |
| Virginia | FISCN | Norfolk | Navy – Active |
| Virginia | NAS Oceana | Virginia Beach | Navy – Active |
| Washington | Fairchild AFB | Spokane | Air Force – Active |
| Washington | NAS Whidbey Island | Oak Harbor | Navy – Active |
| West Virginia | Shepherd Field ANGB | Martinsburg | Air Force – ANG |
| Wisconsin | Truax Field ANGB | Madison | Air Force – ANG |
| Wisconsin | Volk Field ANGB | Camp Douglas | Air Force – ANG |
In addition, you can also refer to this interactive map: 720 Military Sites With Known or Suspected Discharges of PFAS.
Health Conditions Linked to PFAS Exposure
The VA warns that the longer you’re exposed to PFAS, the higher your health risks. These chemicals build up in your body over time, leading to serious health issues, including:
- Reproductive and immune system problems
- Prostate cancer
- Kidney cancer
- Testicular cancer
- Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
- Higher risk of asthma, thyroid disease, and liver damage
- Increased cholesterol
How to Get a VA Disability Rating for PFAS Exposure
If you’ve been diagnosed with a condition that you believe is linked to PFAS exposure during your military service, you may be eligible for VA disability benefits. Here’s how to get started:
Obtain a medical diagnosis You will need a medical diagnosis that has been linked to PFAS exposure.
Prove you were exposed to PFAS Gather any evidence you have of your exposure to PFAS during your military service. This could include service records showing your assignments at bases known for PFAS use.
File Your Claim Submit your VA disability claim, including all your documentation, through the VA’s online portal, by mail, or in person at a VA office. Be sure to clearly state that your condition is related to PFAS exposure.
Appeal if Necessary If your claim is denied or you believe your disability rating is too low, don’t give up. You have the right to appeal the decision.
With a 98% success rate, Tucker Disability Law’s VA Denied Claim team knows how to present your case, gather the right evidence, and fight like hell for the benefits you deserve.
Don’t let the system break you down—Here’s how we help:
- We evaluate your claim and figure out why you were denied.
- We help you gather the evidence you need to fill in any gaps and create a winning case.
- Using our robust network of medical experts we get the right team in your corner to rebut the VA’s examiners.
- We fight tirelessly alongside you until you win your appeal.
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We earn your trust through results. That’s why we offer free consultations and work on a contingency fee basis – we don’t get paid until you do.
The sooner you file your claim, the sooner you can start receiving benefits. Don’t wait—take action today to safeguard your health and future.
How Can I Join the PFAS Firefighter Foam Class Action Lawsuit?
Military personnel and firefighters exposed to PFAS through firefighting foam are taking a stand. The PFAS Firefighter Foam class action lawsuit aims to hold manufacturers accountable for the serious health risks their chemicals have caused.
If you’ve faced health issues due to PFAS exposure, this lawsuit could be your opportunity to claim the compensation you deserve.
Tucker Disability Law is here to guide you through this complex legal process—at no cost to you—so you can join this crucial fight for justice.
It’s not too late to join!
Let our expert VA attorneys review your claim today.
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Can I get VA benefits for PFAS exposure and also join the Firefighter FOAM class action lawsuit?
Yes, they are two separate things. Your VA benefits will not be impacted by any compensation you might receive from being part of the lawsuit.
What is the VET PFAS Act and how does it affect me?
The VET PFAS Act is a piece of legislation currently being considered by Congress. If it becomes law, it could improve the chances for Veterans to receive compensation for health issues related to PFAS exposure.
Additionally, the VET PFAS Act would extend compensation to family members, including those exposed in utero, for PFAS-related health conditions linked to military base exposure.
Your Victory is Our Mission
At Tucker Disability Law, we are not just your attorneys; we are your advocates, your partners, and your champions. Let us help you reclaim the benefits you’ve earned through your service.
Contact us today for your free consultation and take the first step towards winning your rightful compensation for PFAS-related health conditions.
