TCE (Trichloroethylene) is a chemical used in industrial degreasing. Short and long-term exposure to TCE can affect the human central nervous system, causing symptoms that range from dizziness and headaches to cancers, liver and kidney issues.
TCE was used in military motor pools to clean vehicles and to degrease various equipment. Spilled TCE may also contaminate soil and water. Quatrini Law group has worked with Veterans who have been exposed to TCE during their service and helped them to claim benefits to deal with medical issues connected to their service.
Who May Qualify for TCE Exposure VA Disability Benefits
To qualify for benefits due to TCE exposure, you must prove that you have an illness linked to TCE exposure, you must have served in a location where you were exposed to TCE, and you must not have been dishonorably discharged.
If you believe your medical condition is service-related and may be connected to exposure to TCE, Quatrini Law Group can help you to file for Veterans Disability benefits.
Camp LeJeune Veterans TCE Exposure
Veterans stationed at Camp LeJeune between 1953 and 1987 may have a particular risk of TCE exposure, as two wells were closed down due to being contaminated by TCE.
What to Do If Your VA Disability Claim Is Re-Rated
If your VA disability claim is denied or re-rated, you may have the opportunity to appeal. Quatrini Law Group has helped many Veterans appeal their ratings decision. We use our extensive medical contacts to build a full picture of your disability, including secondary conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions About TCE Exposure Veterans Disability Benefits
What is TCE?
TCE stands for trichloroethylene. It is a man-made solvent, used to dissolve oily and greasy substances. The Department of Defense used it mostly as an industrial cleaner to remove grease from metal parts, but has begun phasing it out. It has been linked to a variety of medical conditions.
How are Veterans exposed to TCE?
Some Veterans may have been exposed to TCE by working with industrial degreasers in motor pools or while cleaning equipment. Others may have been exposed through soil or groundwater contamination.
Do I need an attorney to claim benefits related to TCE exposure?
While it is not required to have an attorney to claim benefits related to TCE exposure, it can be helpful. Some diseases in some locations linked to TCE have been listed as presumptive conditions. However, a large number of veterans who may have a service-related medical condition linked to TCE exposure may not meet the requirements for a presumptive condition. You can still apply for benefits, but having an experienced attorney could make the process smoother and more fruitful.
Speak With a Veterans’ Disability Lawyer in Pennsylvania
As with all of our work at the Quatrini Law Group, we offer a free consultation to review your VA claim. We want to help you decide which claims are ready to appeal, and which appeal options may be right for you. Please contact our office at 1-888-534-6016 or email us to schedule your free telephone, video or in-person appointment.