Fort Cavazos (Fort Hood)
Base Background
Founded in 1942 in Killeen, Texas as Fort Hood, this is one of the largest U.S. military installations. Recently renamed Fort Cavazos, the base is currently conducting PA/SI activities to assess the presence and impact of PFAS contamination on the installation.
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 |
Veterans who were stationed at Fort Hood and developed health conditions related to the PFAS contamination may be eligible for monthly compensation and disabled veteran benefits (federal and Texas-specific). Contact our Texas VA disability lawyers for a free evaluation of your case.