Your legal options include filing claims for financial compensation if you believe exposure to the harmful PFAS caused your kidney cancer. To get started, you must first determine your eligibility. Those who may be qualified to file toxic exposure claims related to PFAS include:
In order to receive compensation, your case should also be backed by sufficient evidence. You need to present proof linking military service to your kidney cancer diagnosis, including medical records confirming your kidney cancer diagnosis and other relevant documents such as military records for military personnel, proof of relationship for relatives of military members, and proof of residency for residents living near PFAS-contaminated military bases.
Veterans can also file disability claims with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), which provides tax-free monthly payments and medical benefits to those diagnosed with kidney cancer.
Following the passage of the PACT Act of 2022, the VA classifies kidney cancer as a presumptive condition. This means veterans would no longer need to prove that the disease is service-connected. Veterans may file both toxic exposure claims and VA claims separately, as these are not mutually exclusive.
If you have kidney cancer and may have been exposed to PFAS, reach out to Atraxia Law today to find out how you can file for compensation. Our team has the experience and skills to determine your eligibility and guide you through the steps of the filing process. If you qualify, we will promptly refer you to a PFAS attorney.