SPC Makissa Lewis884237<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>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.Help Veterans with Toxic Exposure2015-08-12T12:16:33-04:00SPC Makissa Lewis884237<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>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.Help Veterans with Toxic Exposure2015-08-12T12:16:33-04:002015-08-12T12:16:33-04:00SSG Warren Swan884238<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>You might want to list what those effects are, along with your sources.Response by SSG Warren Swan made Aug 12 at 2015 12:17 PM2015-08-12T12:17:51-04:002015-08-12T12:17:51-04:00SPC Makissa Lewis884240<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>For additional information please check out the link below<br /><br /><a target="_blank" href="https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/help-fort-mcclellan-veterans-their-toxic-exposure">https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/help-fort-mcclellan-veterans-their-toxic-exposure</a>Response by SPC Makissa Lewis made Aug 12 at 2015 12:20 PM2015-08-12T12:20:17-04:002015-08-12T12:20:17-04:00SGT Donna Stubblefield7365397<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>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. <br />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. <br />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 SGT Donna Stubblefield made Nov 12 at 2021 1:19 AM2021-11-12T01:19:54-05:002021-11-12T01:19:54-05:00SFC Dr. Jesus Garcia-Arce, Psy.D7947326<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>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 SFC Dr. Jesus Garcia-Arce, Psy.D made Oct 24 at 2022 7:47 AM2022-10-24T07:47:43-04:002022-10-24T07:47:43-04:00Shannon Solander8149042<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Every Veteran enrolled in VA health care will receive an initial screening and a follow-up screening at least once every 5 years.<br /><br />There is also an option to complete an airborne hazard questionnaire. You can access the registry at: <a target="_blank" href="https://veteran.mobilehealth.va.gov/AHBurnPitRegistry/#page/home">https://veteran.mobilehealth.va.gov/AHBurnPitRegistry/#page/home</a>.<br /><br />After completing the registry, you have the opportunity to schedule an assessment with our environmental health clinician if needed.<br /><br /><a target="_blank" href="https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/coordinators.asp">https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/coordinators.asp</a><br /><br />Please see the links below for additional information about environmental hazards and toxic exposure. <br /><br /><a target="_blank" href="https://mobile.va.gov/app/exposure-ed">https://mobile.va.gov/app/exposure-ed</a><br /><a target="_blank" href="https://www.warrelatedillness.va.gov/education/toxicexposurescreeninformation.asp">https://www.warrelatedillness.va.gov/education/toxicexposurescreeninformation.asp</a><br /><a target="_blank" href="https://vaww.publichealth.va.gov/docs/hazard_exposures/Registry_Factsheet.pdf">https://vaww.publichealth.va.gov/docs/hazard_exposures/Registry_Factsheet.pdf</a><br /><br />Below is a link to schedule an in person or virtual appointment with a Veteran's Service Organization Representative near you:<br /><br /><a target="_blank" href="https://vets.force.com/VAVERA/s/">https://vets.force.com/VAVERA/s/</a> <div class="pta-link-card answers-template-image type-default">
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Response by Shannon Solander made Feb 23 at 2023 10:16 AM2023-02-23T10:16:43-05:002023-02-23T10:16:43-05:002015-08-12T12:16:33-04:00