Is there any compensation, because of the chemicals, for active duty members who were stationed at Fort McClellan/Anniston, AL?

1SG Brenda Hauser — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 15:42:30 -0400

I've been told that some in the civilian community in Anniston, AL (Fort McClellan) have been compensated for exposure to the chemicals stored by the military. Has there been any compensation for the active duty soldiers (period) who were stationed there for years, more specifically for women who've since had to have hysterectomies? Thanks!

Response by CPO Jacquelyn Ricker USN-Retired made Jun 30 at 2020 3:54 PM

CPO Jacquelyn Ricker USN-Retired — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 15:54:35 -0400

So far nothing has been given to Veterans that serve and trained at Ft. McClellan AL. I trained there and was exposed also. I have proof of it with my certificates and Graduation Photo. The Government is treating this like they did with Agent Orange! They want everyone to die first, which lowers the number of people they have to pay compensation to!! Sucks! But this is all we can expect from the Government. Still see your Doctors for the Symptoms!!! It is also for Documentation when and if the Government lets us get disability payments.

Response by COL R. Bruce Chisholm made Jun 30 at 2020 4:31 PM

COL R. Bruce Chisholm — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 16:31:41 -0400

1SG, there’s another post from some time ago on RP-search Fort McClellan.
Also http://www.poisonedveterans.org/?p=178
On this site, I recommend the resources tab, if you have the patience to go through the environmental reports.
Lastly, Monsanto settled with select Anniston residents for their chemical plume leaching into the ground. The suite was settled and closed—about 5 years after I sold my house there. Never heard a word until I saw the website above.
There was a bill before Congress a couple of years ago that would have given McClellan the similar status of Camp Lejeune.

Fort McClellan – ‘the most toxic place on the planet’ | Poisoned Veterans

Poisoned Veterans provides veterans who served at Fort McClellan and other toxic military bases with legislation and research efforts at no cost to the veteran.

Response by CPL David Dillman made Oct 30 at 2021 10:21 AM

CPL David Dillman — Sat, 30 Oct 2021 10:21:01 -0400

There is currently work on a lawsuit. See https://docs.google.com/document/u/1/d/e/2PACX-1vRRC4Y-wNi6KnBKIFwu3H_2Sy1yXWNuYX94W3BsZdlwxliDi6C6GYbRvPE_RZa_v1yvI7G9eJJiFzC0/pub?fbclid=IwAR0OfcDQHEzGhVw-A41AIDovTc8mhChJJneIlD9rIE_D-5p8GU0JEiT9CTI

and

https://www.facebook.com/McClellanToxicExposureVets

FB-TAB-VACLAIMS-NEW.htm

Response by SSG Linda Green made Jan 24 at 2023 1:49 PM

SSG Linda Green — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 13:49:02 -0500

1SG My name SSG GREEN, I did my basic and AIT at Fort McClellan. I served 88 to 99. Stayed in my MOS duration of service. 2008 had to have a Hysterectomy. Did not know any of these things...how can I check this for my self. Never knew what caused the bleeding...