PFAS Exposure in the Military: How to Meet VA Standards for Disability Claims

As a VA-accredited attorney, I'm here to assist you with your legal needs. Schedule a consultation today: https://calendly.com/d/cykm-g8y-wf9 You can also find more information about my practice at: https://www.vetlawoffice.com Welcome back to VA Made Easy. In today's episode, Ed Farmer, VA disability appeals attorney and combat veteran, delves into the complexities of filing a service-connected disability claim related to PFAS exposure in the military. Ed breaks down the key steps in winning a claim, emphasizing the importance of not just being exposed to PFAS, but also having a resulting disability or illness. He highlights the need to show a likely connection between the condition and PFAS exposure, discussing the C8 science panel's findings linking certain conditions to PFAS. Additionally, he provides insights on how to show exposure to PFAS, whether through firefighting foam use, military base contamination, or other means. C8 Science Panel: http://www.c8sciencepanel.org/ DOD PFAS interactive map: https://www.acq.osd.mil/eie/eer/ecc/p... The Environmental Working Group PFAS interactive map: https://www.ewg.org/interactive-maps/... If you're looking for more help, please schedule a consultation: https://calendly.com/vetlawoffice You can also find more information about my practice at: https://www.vetlawoffice.com 00:00 Introduction 01:24 Identify disability 02:11 Condition is related to PFAS 02:55 C8 Science Panel 03:56 Medical link to PFAS 05:06 Proving exposure - firefighting foam 06:24 Confirmed PFAS exposure locations 07:48 Groundwater and drinking water 09:25 Blood work 10:12 Three main points 10:47 Conclusion Listen to this episode on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Listen to this episode on Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0... Listen to this episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3EqYVJL... Disclaimer: The material and information contained on these pages and on any pages linked from these pages are intended to provide only general information about the VA disability claims system. Every case is unique, and neither Edward M. Farmer nor VA Made Easy, LLC are providing legal advice for your specific VA case or legal matter. You should consult with a VA accredited attorney before relying upon any of the information presented here. The acts of making a comment or viewing information from VA Made Easy LLC’s YouTube channel do not create an attorney-client relationship. Case results are not guaranteed nor is Edward M. Farmer able to predict the outcome of any claims. #va #veteransaffairs #vaclaim #winningvaclaim