A Quick Reminder: Who Is Eligible Under the PACT Act
Veterans, family members, civilian employees and others exposed for at least 30 days from Aug. 1, 1953, to Dec. 31, 1987, may qualify to file a claim or lawsuit if they were diagnosed with a presumptive health condition or another they can show was, more likely than not, the result of contamination. In utero exposure […]
What are the Dates for the Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Eligibility
The relief provided in the PACT Act is available to those Marine Corps personnel and others exposed to Camp Lejeune’s contaminated water supply from Aug. 1, 1953, to Dec. 31, 1987, when the water contained various toxic chemicals. Who Is Eligible Under the PACT Act Veterans, family members, civilian employees and others exposed for at least 30 […]
Has the Deadline Passed to File a Camp Lejeune Claim?
The ability to file a Camp Lejeune lawsuit depends on various factors such as the statute of limitations, your eligibility, and the specific circumstances of your case. Camp Lejeune, a U.S. Marine Corps base in North Carolina, has been the center of lawsuits related to water contamination issues that have affected service members and their […]
Q: When is the Deadline For PACT Act Claims and Lawsuits over Camp Lejeune Water Contamination?
The window is closing for military veterans, families and others to file administrative claims and lawsuits under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act, which provides compensation for harm linked to the contaminated water supply at the North Carolina base from the 1950s to the 1980s. Those who believe they were affected by contaminated water at Camp Lejeune […]
Camp Lejeune Water Contamination: It’s Important to know Your Rights
Since 2012, Veterans who served on active duty in the Armed Forces at Camp Lejeunefor 30 days or more between August 1, 1953, and December 31, 1987, have beeneligible for hospital care and medical services for any of 15 illnesses or conditionsidentified in the Honoring America’s Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Actof 2012, […]
Camp LeJeune Claimants: Beware of Scammers
As we have mentioned in previous newsletters, we continue to encounter “scams” that target Camp Lejeune claimants. Unscrupulous companies and individuals, usually unaffiliated with any specific law firm, are using the publicity of the Camp Lejeune litigation as the opportunity to engage with veterans and illegally obtain personal information. These scammers are aggressively advertising that claims are […]
How Do Both Legal & Policy Implications Influence Camp Lejeune Settlement Claims in 2024?
Camp Lejeune, situated in North Carolina, emerged as a focal point of environmental concern due to widespread water contamination. Spanning from the 1950s to the 1980s, servicemembers stationed at the U.S. Marine Corps base, along with their families, faced inadvertent exposure to harmful chemicals present in the water supply. This exposure resulted in a myriad […]
Latest Update: The VA’s Final Rule to Consider Certain Diseases Associated with Exposure to Contaminants in the Water Supply at Camp Lejeune as Presumptive for Service Connection
As part of the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) ongoing commitment to provide care toVeterans, the VA published regulations on January 13, 2017, to establish a presumption ofservice connection for eight conditions associated with exposure to contaminants in the watersupply at Camp Lejeune. The rule became effective March 14, 2017. Based on evidence from several […]
Questions, Concerns From the Department of Justice “Elective Option” settlement program.
We continue to have questions from our clients concerning the Department of Justice “Elective Option” settlement program. The updated statistics for the program include: a) As of this week, over 175,000 claims have been filed with the Department of Navy; b) Of that number, 109 total offers have been made to claimants selected by the DOJ/DON […]
Camp LeJeune Update: What does it mean to have a presumptive condition?
To get a VA disability rating, your disability must connect to your military service. For many health conditions, you need to prove that your service caused your condition. But for some conditions, we automatically assume (or “presume”) that your service caused your condition. We call these presumptive conditions. Presumptive conditions are established by law or […]
