Navy Bases — Asbestos Exposure Records
US naval bases and air stations built before 1980 reportedly contained asbestos throughout their shore infrastructure — barracks, boiler plants, steam distribution tunnels, hangars, maintenance shops, and administrative buildings. Shore-duty sailors, civilian DoD workers, contractors, and visiting vessel crews may have been exposed to asbestos-containing insulation, floor tile, roofing materials, and pipe lagging in these facilities.
Records below draw from VA regulations, EPA/OSHA databases, NESHAP abatement filings, and published asbestos litigation. Shore-based asbestos exposure is covered under the same VA presumptive framework as shipboard exposure — 38 CFR § 3.309(d). Nothing here constitutes legal advice.
Map shows US naval bases and air stations with documented asbestos exposure records. Click any marker to visit the base's page.
Common Asbestos Sources at Naval Shore Facilities
Naval Stations & Air Stations (179)
Shore Duty Asbestos Exposure and VA Benefits
VA presumptive service connection under 38 CFR § 3.309(d) applies to shore-based asbestos exposure, not just shipboard service. Veterans who served at naval bases, air stations, or shore commands during the asbestos era may qualify for the same VA disability benefits as those who served at sea.
Key documents for a shore-duty claim: DD-214 with duty station, any service records listing base assignments, and a diagnosis from a licensed physician. No statute of limitations applies to VA claims.
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