Fort McClellan
Anniston, Alabama, USA · Alabama
Former home of the Army Chemical School; VA acknowledges possible exposure to PCBs, radiological compounds, and chemical warfare agents used in training.
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Documented hazards
Airborne PCBs from nearby industrial operations
- Documented period
- Installation active until base closure in 1999
- Potential exposure pathways
- Air, Soil
What is documented
VA notes that PCBs and other contaminants from an adjacent chemical manufacturing facility in Anniston were documented in the surrounding area while the installation was active.
Documented hazard — not a VA presumptive exposure location
VA has not established a location-based presumption of exposure for this installation and period. Service here does not by itself establish exposure or service connection.
Chemical warfare agent training materials (Army Chemical School)
- Documented period
- Chemical Corps School era through 1999 closure
- Potential exposure pathways
- Chemical testing, Occupational handling, Chemical storage
What is documented
Training at the Army Chemical School involved nerve and blister agent materials and decontamination exercises. VA states exposure levels for most personnel were likely low, and no presumption has been established.
Documented hazard — not a VA presumptive exposure location
VA has not established a location-based presumption of exposure for this installation and period. Service here does not by itself establish exposure or service connection.
Radiological training compounds
- Documented period
- Dates vary by unit and training mission
- Potential exposure pathways
- Occupational handling, Chemical storage
What is documented
Radiological materials were used in training at the installation. VA advises claims be developed individually with service records rather than assumed.
Documented hazard — not a VA presumptive exposure location
VA has not established a location-based presumption of exposure for this installation and period. Service here does not by itself establish exposure or service connection.
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