Is Parkinson’s disease Covered Under Camp Lejeune Family Member Program?
VA makes another historic move to provide coverage for Parkinson’s disease as a neurobehavioral condition under its Camp Lejeune Family Member Program (CLFMP). Family members of Veterans exposed to contaminated drinking water at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C. from Aug. 1, 1953, to Dec. 31, 1987, are now eligible for reimbursement of out-of-pocket health care costs […]
Further Explanation on the Camp Lejeune Contamination Lawsuit
The Camp Lejeune Contamination Lawsuit is a legal battle of profound significance, attracting attention due to its widespread implications for affected individuals and the pursuit of environmental justice. As we embark on this exploration, it’s essential to grasp the gravity of the situation and recognize why understanding the contours of this lawsuit is paramount. Background […]
Camp Lejeune Toxic Water Claims Continue to Rise
Compensation claims filed by veterans and others who say they were sickened by toxic water at Camp Lejeune already total nearly $3.3 trillion, US Justice Department lawyers said in a court filing. That figure was disclosed for the first time in a 17-page memo government lawyers filed Friday in a bid to limit legal fees collected by […]
Camp Lejeune-What Happened?
Here’s a Summary…. In the early 1980s, two water-supply systems on the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in North Carolina were found to be contaminated with the industrial solvents trichloroethylene (TCE) and perchloroethylene (PCE). The water systems were supplied by the Tarawa Terrace and Hadnot Point water-treatment plants, which served enlisted-family housing, barracks for unmarried […]
Parkinson’s Disease could be due to military service at Marines’ Camp Lejeune base
Parkinson’s thought to be due to military service at Marines’ Camp Lejeune base The decision, which brings to at least 15 the number of medical conditions covered by CLFMP, was supported by results of a National Academies of Sciences review commissioned by the VA’s Health Outcomes Military Exposures. That agency administers programs related to environmental […]
How the PACT Act affects Camp Lejeune claims and related benefits
Section 804 of the Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act addresses people who lived at Camp Lejeune. This law is also called the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022. This law allows Veterans, survivors, and families to file for appropriate relief for harm caused by exposure to the contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. […]
Are Health Care Benefits Available?
Yes. If you meet the service requirements for Camp Lejeune, you may be eligible to enroll in VA health care. If you have any of the 15 covered health conditions listed here, you won’t have to pay a copay for care for that condition. Learn how to apply for VA health care Here are the […]
Latest Updates on Camp LeJeune Lawsuit
VA’s Final Rule to Consider Certain Diseases Associated with Exposure to Contaminantsin 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 […]
Liver Cancer: Does this Qualify You For Compensation?
Unknowingly, from 1953 to 1987, military personnel, their family members, and civilian workers who lived and worked at Camp Lejeune put their health and lives at risk. For over thirty years, those at Camp Lejeune were exposed to highly contaminated water, leading to severe health effects. One of the illnesses linked to Camp Lejeune’s toxic […]
Camp Lejeune water contamination health issues
What does it mean to have a presumptive condition? If you served at either of these locations between August 1, 1953, and December 31, 1987, you may be eligible for disability and health care benefits: To get a VA disability rating, your disability must connect to your military service. For many health conditions, you need […]