Camp McCain Training Center
Grenada, MS
Known Toxins1
Years of Operation1942-Present
Base Background
Camp McCain is a 13,000-acre training site that was established in 1942. The site was initially used as a bombing range, later becoming a maneuver training area and prisoner of war camp. The base is currently an Army National Guard training facility. It mainly focuses on tank and artillery training, as well as general training operations.
Toxic Exposure at Camp McCain
If you lived or worked on base you may have unknowingly been exposed to PFAS – dangerous chemicals associated with severe health issues, including cancer. If you developed a medical condition associated with PFAS contamination, you could be eligible for compensation. Get in touch with a VA disability lawyer for a free case evaluation.
Known Toxins
The following chart outlines the medical conditions associated with toxic exposure at this base, classified by the strength of evidence required (strong, good or limited).* Please keep in mind that it is not a complete list.
| Toxin | Potential Effects & Strength of Evidence Needed | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong | Good | Limited | ||
| PFAS (Firefighting Foam) | Potential Effects & Strength of Evidence Needed | - | - | Testicular cancer Renal (kidney) cancer... Prostate cancer |
*Effects are according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry unless otherwise noted.
Paths to Compensation
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs recognizes toxic exposure during military service as potentially eligible for veteran disability benefits. Additionally, both veterans and non-veterans may seek compensation for PFAS exposure through lawsuits. Hill & Ponton’s VA disability lawyers specialize in assisting veterans win the compensation and disability benefits they deserve, with no upfront costs.