Fort Bliss
El Paso, TX
Known Toxins1
Years of Operation1848-Present
Base Background
Fort Bliss, spanning western Texas and eastern New Mexico, is unique among Army installations with its main post in El Paso, Texas, while 90% of training lands and multiple base camps are in New Mexico. It also differs in having a large portion of military housing off-post, offering both benefits and challenges for soldiers. At Fort Bliss, soldiers receive mission-ready training, support for their families, and encouragement to engage with the community.
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 developed a medical condition that may be related to this toxins, our El Paso VA lawyers may be able to help you win compensation and disabled veteran benefits (federal and Texas-specific).