Dyess AFB covers 6,409 acres and is home to the 7th Bomb Wing. It was founded in 1942, and it is located near Abilene, Texas. Army. PFAS, a group of toxic substances, are lurking on Dyess Air Force Base, which greatly endangers the health of the members of the military stationed there.
Due to the tremendous amounts of PFAS that are present on the site, people who spent time on Dyess AFB may come to struggle with serious diseases such as prostate cancer, leukemia, pancreatic cancer, or lymphoma.
The main source of PFAS on Dyess Air Force Base was aqueous film-forming foam, commonly known as AFFF, a fire suppressant used to extinguish jet fuel and petroleum fires by military firefighters. It was developed in the 1960s by the U.S. Navy together with the 3M company.
PFAS contamionation on Dyess AFB is severe. The combined measurements of PFOS and PFOA, two of the most common types of PFAS, were found to be at 448,200 ppt, and other types were found in the groundwater as well, in high concentrations. These levels eclipse the limits set by the EPA.
Unfortunately, exposure to PFAS, especially if it is long-term, can lead to the development of numerous serious diseases and health problems. However, it is important to keep in mind that several years or even decades may pass until you receive a diagnosis.
The following are the diagnoses for which you can seek financial compensation if you or a family member was stationed at DYess AFB and was exposed to PFAS:
Atraxia Law has been dedicating its endeavors to helping people affected by PFAS exposure recover the compensation they deserve, and is bound to do the same for you if you are a veteran who developed a disease as a consequence of PFAS exposure.
The family members who were stationed at Dyess AFB with a veteran and developed a disease as a result of PFAS exposure are also entitled to compensation. If you meet the eligibility criteria, a skilled PFAS attorney will file the claim on your behalf.
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