Posted on Oct 6, 2020
Do you know of any legislation being introduced which would force the military to inform those exposed to hazardous materials?
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Is anyone aware of any group or Senators or Congressmen working on introducing legislation which would force the military to inform service members and veterans they were exposed to hazardous materials? I was exposed to chlordane, arsenic and lead for two and a half years at one of my duty station. After I had been sick and disabled for 29 years a social worker found an EPA Superfund Site report for that base. The VA hospital has tied all my neurological problems to those chemicals. This has to stop. We need to be notified. If you are aware please leave info for me so I can contact them. I plan to fight for this to become law.
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Your situation illustrates the importance of retaining ALL Military Records! FOREVER!
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PO3 Patricia Miner
Yes it does. I'd love to get my hands on their records. I was told I have to submit proof I was exposed for my disability claim. Apparently an EPA report isn't good enough for the VA.
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SSgt (Join to see)
PO3 Patricia Miner - sadly in the VA eyes just being stationed there does not equal direct exposure.
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PO3 Patricia Miner
SSgt (Join to see) I was there when it was being misted off the back of a truck for bug spray. I had direct exposure in many ways. Chlordane was banned for this type of use in 1970. I was stationed there from 1980 to 1983 and they were still using it. They did stop using it on crops in the US in 1970. It's still our food supply and killing animals in the wild from runoff. It never breaks down. It never leaves your body after you've had one exposure. Same is true of arsenic and lead which it was mixed with. Many of my symptoms started on that base or soon after. I had test results come back way off while on active duty and they buried those. This is all the epitome of cover up.
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Not sure where you live, but I am in Texas. Sen. Ted Cruz is usually pretty good about veteran related issues. It being an election year, you may not get any traction until after the election.
What I would do in your case, is find a newly elected Congressperson who represents you, and send them a written letter. All written correspondence, by law, has to be logged and responded to. Much better than a phone call. A new Congressperson will be looking for bills to author/sponsor/take to senior members.
In the letter, tell them your situation, document the scope (how many bases in the area/potential number of victims), and tell them you are interested in legislation to address the issue.
I wish all the best for you. PO3 Patricia Miner
What I would do in your case, is find a newly elected Congressperson who represents you, and send them a written letter. All written correspondence, by law, has to be logged and responded to. Much better than a phone call. A new Congressperson will be looking for bills to author/sponsor/take to senior members.
In the letter, tell them your situation, document the scope (how many bases in the area/potential number of victims), and tell them you are interested in legislation to address the issue.
I wish all the best for you. PO3 Patricia Miner
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I am behind your cause as assuredly, many other vets. It has to end. Every state has disclosure laws.
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PO3 Patricia Miner
Unfortunately they currently have no obligation. It's time the government takes responsibility for their actions.
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