Military families are also at risk of thyroid diseases due to PFAS exposure
Family members of service members who lived on bases where AFFF was used are also exposed to similar levels of PFAS. As a result of training exercises and emergency responses, PFAS chemicals contaminate groundwater systems that provide drinking water, exposing families to PFOS and PFOA through daily water intake, cooking, and bathing.
Water sources are not the only sources of environmental contamination. The presence of PFAS compounds in soil around family housing areas, playgrounds, and recreational facilities creates ongoing exposure via dust inhalation and direct contact. In children, contaminated surfaces pose a greater risk due to the development of their endocrine systems and behaviors such as hand-to-mouth contact.
Military personnel are frequently diagnosed with thyroid disorders, including hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, autoimmune thyroid diseases, and thyroid cancer. Families living with them on contaminated bases are also at risk, especially with prolonged exposure.
Those who lived on contaminated bases for more than a year face increased thyroid health risks. PFAS can still cause thyroid disruption after leaving military installations. PFAS chemicals persist in human blood, causing long-term health problems, especially for children exposed during critical developmental stages.
There may be compensation available to families of military personnel who lived on over 700 contaminated military installations if PFAS exposure caused their thyroid condition.
Our attorneys assist military families with PFAS-related thyroid disorder claims
With over 30 years of experience, the Environmental Litigation Group has helped victims exposed to toxic chemicals, including many veterans and their loved ones. To file your claim, you’ll need to provide proof of base residence for at least one year and medical records confirming a thyroid disorder diagnosis. You can find out if your family is eligible for compensation by requesting a free case evaluation. Contact ELG Law today to discuss your PFAS-related thyroid condition.
