04/29/2025
‼️You need to call and get this on your records. They are recognizing CA as part of Gulf War syndrome. Environmental exposure. There is a number to call to get on registration. 833 633 8846 Need to tell them about McClellan, oil fire, m8 alarm and fox unit, depleted uranium and walking ambush alley. It had depleted uranium....
The "Fort McClellan Health Registry" is a proposed initiative to track veterans and service personnel who served at Fort McClellan, Alabama, between January 1, 1935, and May 20, 1999. The registry aims to examine potential health issues and service-connected exposures, particularly in light of concerns about toxic exposure at the base.
Purpose of the Registry:
Track Health Outcomes:
The registry would track veterans and service personnel who served at Fort McClellan and are seeking healthcare or benefits from the VA, including those who apply for medical care, claim disability compensation, or request health examinations.
Study Service-Connected Exposures:
The registry would help determine the link between service at Fort McClellan and potential health problems, including those related to toxic exposure.
Provide Support for Veterans:
The registry would allow the VA to notify veterans about potential toxic exposures and their options, as well as facilitate research into the health impacts of service at Fort McClellan.
Background:
Fort McClellan was a U.S. Army installation that closed in 1999 and was known for its role in the Army's Chemical Corps and Chemical Weapons School.
Concern exists that some veterans may have been exposed to hazardous substances during their service at Fort McClellan, leading to potential long-term health issues.
Legislative Efforts:
The "Fort McClellan Health Registry Act" has been introduced in Congress to establish the registry and direct the VA to study the health impacts of service at the base.
Legislation like the "Honoring our PACT Act" includes provisions for an epidemiological study on the health of veterans who served at Fort McClellan.
Current Status:
The VA has begun reviewing historical documentation and consulting with federal partners to understand the environmental and occupational conditions experienced by veterans at Fort McClellan, as required by the PACT Act.
Veterans who suspect they have been exposed to toxic substances at Fort McClellan are encouraged to consult with their healthcare providers and local environmental health clinicians.