Fort Belvoir
Fort Belvoir, VA
Known Toxins1
Years of Operation1917-Present
Base Background
Located in Virginia and established in 1917, Fort Belvoir is a strategic administrative and logistics center for the Army. The installation is undergoing both PA/SI and RI phases to comprehensively evaluate PFAS contamination and develop appropriate remediation plans.
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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong | Good | Limited | ||
| PFAS (Firefighting Foam) | Potential Effects | - | - | Testicular cancer Renal (kidney) cancer... Prostate cancer |
If you were stationed at Fort Belvoir and developed a medical condition associated with toxic exposure, you could be eligible for VA disability benefits in Virginia or your state. Our Virginia VA appeal lawyers may be able to help. Contact us for a free case evaluation.