What are my legal options if I believe AFFF exposure caused my kidney cancer?

If you suspect as a civilian or military firefighter, that your kidney cancer is due to AFFF exposure, you have several options depending on your employment or service (military firefighter, career firefighter, or volunteer firefighter).

Veterans have the option to file a VA claim as well if they have developed kidney cancer

In case you developed kidney cancer after a history of AFFF exposure as a military firefighter, you have the legal option of filing an AFFF compensation claim.

Veteran military firefighters can opt for VA disability claims as well, which provide tax-free monthly payments to individuals with qualifying disabilities. If their claim is approved by the VA, they will receive a disability rating, which ranges from 10% to 100%, along with other healthcare benefits. Depending on their eligibility, veterans may also receive free treatment. Filing an AFFF claim as a veteran does not affect the VA claim. These are not mutually exclusive.

Our legal team can assist you in filing a claim for AFFF-related kidney cancer

For more than 30 years, Environmental Litigation Group, P.C. has been offering legal representation to individuals harmed by exposure to toxic chemicals, including PFAS in firefighting foam. Our lawyers understand how difficult it is to experience a debilitating health condition, and we will gladly help you claim your compensation.

If you are a civilian or military firefighter (active or veteran) who developed kidney cancer, the documents you need include your medical documents and military or employment records that show a history of AFFF exposure.

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