Help Veterans with Toxic Exposure

SPC Makissa Lewis — Wed, 12 Aug 2015 12:16:33 -0400

Thousands of men and women that served in the armed forces suffered toxic exposure while stationed at Fort McClellan Alabama. Fort McClellan is a base near Anniston Alabama and was closed by the EPA in 1999. ALL FACTS VERIFIABLE. Please help the veteran's get the care and benefits they deserve.

Response by SSG Warren Swan made Aug 12 at 2015 12:17 PM

SSG Warren Swan — Wed, 12 Aug 2015 12:17:51 -0400

You might want to list what those effects are, along with your sources.

Response by SPC Makissa Lewis made Aug 12 at 2015 12:20 PM

SPC Makissa Lewis — Wed, 12 Aug 2015 12:20:17 -0400

For additional information please check out the link below

https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/help-fort-mcclellan-veterans-their-toxic-exposure

Response by SGT Donna Stubblefield made Nov 12 at 2021 1:19 AM

SGT Donna Stubblefield — Fri, 12 Nov 2021 01:19:54 -0500

I was stationed at Ft. McClellan for my WAC Basic Training in Sept. 1977. I was on this contaminated base for 2 months. There is no history of breast cancer in my family. I do not smoke, drink alcohol, or take any illegal drugs.
I have been treated by my VA for breast cancer in 2016. I have lost both of my breasts from surgery (bilateral mastectomy) to save my life.
My treatment requires that I take an oral anti-estrogen pill to prevent the breast cancer from returning. I suffer from some side effects related to this mandatory medication. One side effect is joint pain when I walk. I now have to use a cane to ambulate. I have applied for SMC (Special Monthly Compensation) for breast cancer. However, the VA does NOT recognize my toxic contamination exposure from Ft. McClellan & has denied my claim!!!

Response by SFC Dr. Jesus Garcia-Arce, Psy.D made Oct 24 at 2022 7:47 AM

SFC Dr. Jesus Garcia-Arce, Psy.D — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 07:47:43 -0400

I suffer a lot health issues during and after my military service at Ft. Mac from june 1972 thru December 1973. Skin , Respiratory, and kidney and low back condition. My left kidney are atroffic.

Response by Shannon Solander made Feb 23 at 2023 10:16 AM

Shannon Solander — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 10:16:43 -0500

Every Veteran enrolled in VA health care will receive an initial screening and a follow-up screening at least once every 5 years.

There is also an option to complete an airborne hazard questionnaire. You can access the registry at: https://veteran.mobilehealth.va.gov/AHBurnPitRegistry/#page/home.

After completing the registry, you have the opportunity to schedule an assessment with our environmental health clinician if needed.

https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/coordinators.asp

Please see the links below for additional information about environmental hazards and toxic exposure.

https://mobile.va.gov/app/exposure-ed
https://www.warrelatedillness.va.gov/education/toxicexposurescreeninformation.asp
https://vaww.publichealth.va.gov/docs/hazard_exposures/Registry_Factsheet.pdf

Below is a link to schedule an in person or virtual appointment with a Veteran's Service Organization Representative near you:

https://vets.force.com/VAVERA/s/

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