What evidence can veterans use to show their thyroid disease is connected to PFAS exposure during military service?

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To establish a connection between their illnesses and military service, veterans must provide military records verifying their exposure to PFAS while on active duty, as well as medical records showing a thyroid disease diagnosis.

Documentation requirements for proving service-related PFAS exposure

Veterans need documentation that demonstrates their presence at contaminated installations that used PFAS chemicals. Documentation should detail assignments, duty locations, and service length at contaminated bases. A medical record documenting thyroid disease diagnosis and treatment history is essential for establishing when symptoms began.

Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF), which is used for emergencies and training on military bases, contains high levels of PFAS. Direct contact with these chemicals can be established through job descriptions, training records, and duty assignments during military service.

Document the timeline between exposure and diagnosis, the duration of exposure, and the specific locations where you served in order to build a strong case.

ELG Law assists veterans in filing PFAS-related thyroid disease claims

Our legal team has supported veterans for over thirty years in toxic exposure cases. We understand the specific documentation challenges military personnel face and can help you file your PFAS-related thyroid disease claim. You only need to provide us with your service records, medical files, and exposure evidence to build the strongest possible case for your PFAS-related thyroid condition.