Do you know of any legislation being introduced which would force the military to inform those exposed to hazardous materials?

PO3 Patricia Miner — Tue, 06 Oct 2020 22:40:55 -0400

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.

Response by GySgt Gary Cordeiro made Oct 6 at 2020 10:46 PM

GySgt Gary Cordeiro — Tue, 06 Oct 2020 22:46:22 -0400

I am behind your cause as assuredly, many other vets. It has to end. Every state has disclosure laws.

Response by LT Brad McInnis made Oct 6 at 2020 11:10 PM

LT Brad McInnis — Tue, 06 Oct 2020 23:10:23 -0400

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

Response by CSM Charles Hayden made Oct 6 at 2020 11:20 PM

CSM Charles Hayden — Tue, 06 Oct 2020 23:20:15 -0400

Your situation illustrates the importance of retaining ALL Military Records! FOREVER!

Response by CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 7 at 2020 7:28 AM

CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 07 Oct 2020 07:28:02 -0400

If I learned one thing from the mandatory week of Transition Assistance Program (TAP) in 98, it was to not leave the base without a Certified True copy of all military and health records. The rest was from semi-helpful to superfluous BS. Too late for you now, but don't give up. Good luck.

Response by CPL Earl Kochis made Oct 7 at 2020 11:53 AM

CPL Earl Kochis — Wed, 07 Oct 2020 11:53:49 -0400

Rand Paul is another Senator that would jump on this.