Fort Carson
Fort Carson, CO
Known Toxins1
Years of Operation1942-Present
Base Background
Founded in 1942 near Colorado Springs, Fort Carson is a key training and operational facility for the U.S. Army. The base has completed the Preliminary Assessment/Site Inspection (PA/SI) phase and is planning a Remedial Investigation (RI) to address PFAS contamination concerns.
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 |
If you were stationed at Fort Carson, you could be eligible for compensation for illnesses connected to toxic exposure. Our Colorado VA disability lawyers may be able to provide legal assistance to help you win disabled veterans benefits. Contact us for a free case evaluation.
*Effects in the table above are according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry unless otherwise noted.