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Q133: Is there any claims for tricholaethylene exposure? I have chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). We practically bathed in cleaning the aircraft engine bays and aircraft parts and store several (50-100gal) in our shop space inland and at sea (years of Svc 1972-1976 US NAVY aircraft mechanic AME-2). My VA Doctor says I need to file in case they do decide to cover it.
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A1: I too have been exposed to large amounts of tricholaethylene and other cleaning solvents in the navy. I asked about this at the VA hospital when I was in, and they would not give me any answers. (JR) 9/18/18
A2: I have lesions on my kidneys ! I drank the water @ Camp Geiger and New River,N.C.I was a 53 CC.1971/73. We used this solvent to rag down 53,s w/ a bale of rags! (SE) 9/19/18
A3: A1. Yes, I used Tricholaethylene many times in the Navy between 1968 to 1975. We used it to clean equipment. I have had cancer. (WD) 9/19/18