Rock Island Arsenal
Rock Island Arsenal, IL
Known Toxins1
Years of Operation1862-Present
Base Background
The Rock Island Arsenal was established in 1862. This site, which sits directly beside the Illinois-Iowa border, played a significant role in the civil war, acting as a prison camp. Following the war, the military used Rock Island Arsenal to store weapons and other supplies. Personnel on the base began producing weapons after World War I. Today, the arsenal is still a weapons manufacturing and support facility and is investigated for PFAS contamination. If you developed a health condition related to PFAS exposure, our Chicago VA disability lawyers may be able to help you obtain compensation.
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 Rock Island Arsenal, you could be eligible for compensation for illnesses connected to toxic exposure. Our Illinois attorneys may be able to provide legal assistance to help you win disabled veterans benefits. Contact us for a free case evaluation.
*Effects are according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry unless otherwise noted.