McCrady Training Center
Eastover, SC
Known Toxins1
Base Background
McCrady Training Center is a South Carolina Army National Guard Installation located approximately 20 miles east of downtown Columbia, SC. The facility includes a variety of training ranges in a wooded environment. It has confirmed elevated PFAS levels at multiple locations on site, including fire stations and fuel storage areas. It is currently undergoing a full environmental investigation to ascertain the extent of the PFAS contamination.
Veterans may be able to obtain VA disability related to toxic exposure by demonstrating a clear connection between their health issues and the time spent at the McCrady Training Center during service. Contact our VA-accredited lawyers for a free case evaluation – we’ll either assist you or point you in the right direction.
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 |
*Effects are according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry unless otherwise noted.
If you are suffering from one of these conditions, you could be entitled to compensation. Let our VA lawyers put their expertise in toxic exposure cases in the service of your disability claim.