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The 27,800-acre Army post in Monterey County was placed on the EPA Superfund National Priorities List in 1990 for groundwater contamination. Cleanup is ongoing, with PFAS now also under evaluation.
Sources: VA.gov exposure
Fort Ord is NOT currently a VA presumptive location. That does not mean claims fail, it means you have to establish the exposure and a medical nexus. A free VSO can help build that connection.
Source: VA.gov. Presumptive eligibility changes as new laws take effect and depends on your specific service; confirm current eligibility with the Exposure Checker or a free VSO.
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