If you have been diagnosed with thyroid cancer, your legal options depend on how you were exposed to the chemical.
Military personnel and veterans who served at a contaminated military base for at least a year, have more than one option to pursue compensation claims, including the following:
- File a VA disability claim for service-connected thryoid cancer. Military personnel and veterans who develop medical conditions connected to their service history can claim a tax-free Special Monthly Compensation (SMC), depending on the severity of the condition. For thyroid cancer, the VA gives a 100% disability rating if the cancer is active and up to 6 months after the end of treatment. However, since there are still no presumptive conditions for PFAS exposure, you need to show proof that your condition is connected to your service. Ataxia Law can help you through this complex process by connecting you with an experienced attorney for VA claims.
- File a PFAS exposure claim for PFAS-related thyroid cancer. Another option for military personnel and veterans who have served at a contaminated base for at least a year is to file a PFAS exposure claim for thyroid cancer. For this process, you need your military records and medical documents. Civilian residents and veterans’ family members can also file a PFAS exposure claim for thyroid cancer if they have lived within one mile of a contaminated military base. The documents we need to evaluate these cases are medical documents and proof of residence.
Atraxia Law can help you file VA disability claims and PFAS exposure claims
Our legal team has decades of experience in evaluating environmental exposure cases and assisting toxic exposure victims. If you have more questions about your eligibility for any of these legal options, we can evaluate your case through your documentary requirements. If eligible, you will be connected to an experienced attorney who can pursue monetary compensation for you, whether through VA claims, PFAS exposure claims, or both options.
