The legal process surrounding the Camp Lejeune Water Contamination continues to move forward, and we want to provide clients with the latest developments as of March 2026.
Ongoing Claim Reviews
Each month, our legal team meets with your claims review representative at the United States Department of the Navy to discuss the status of pending claims. The Department of the Navy continues to evaluate cases that may qualify under the Elective Option (EO) Settlement Program.
This program applies to specific injuries and illnesses that have been linked to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The conditions currently under review include:
- Kidney Cancer
- Liver Cancer
- Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
- Leukemias
- Bladder Cancer
- Multiple Myeloma
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Kidney Disease / End Stage Renal Disease
- Systemic Sclerosis (Systemic Scleroderma)
These conditions were previously outlined in our April client newsletter and remain part of the ongoing review process.
Important Latency Requirement
The Department of the Navy is applying what is known as a “latency” requirement to all qualifying Elective Option claims. This timing rule is an important factor in determining eligibility.
Under this guideline:
- The diagnosis or treatment must occur at least two (2) years after the first exposure to contaminated water, and
- No more than thirty-five (35) years after the last exposure.
This timeline is being used to evaluate whether an illness reasonably falls within the medically recognized window related to the contamination exposure.
Status of a Broader Settlement Plan
As we reported in our October 2025 update, the Department of the Navy appointed two Settlement Masters to help develop a broader global settlement framework for claims that fall outside the Elective Option program.
That settlement structure was expected to be announced by the end of 2025. However, at this time, no official details have been released regarding:
- The final structure of the settlement program
- A timeline for implementation
- Whether the October government shutdown affected the rollout schedule
Our team continues to closely monitor the situation and communicate with the appropriate representatives.
Staying in Touch
We understand how important these claims are for the individuals and families affected. As new developments occur, we will provide additional updates with more detailed information.
In the meantime, please make sure our office has your current contact information. If your address, email, or phone number changes, notify our team as soon as possible so we can keep you informed about your case.
Updates may be sent to:
Brooke T.
Email: brooket@blalocklegal.com
Phone: 205-201-0264
Our Commitment to You
Thank you again for your service and for trusting the Blalock legal team to represent you in this important matter. We remain committed to keeping you informed and advocating on your behalf as the Camp Lejeune litigation continues to progress.