Are you a victim of Camp Lejeune contaminated water exposure? If yes, then you can claim compensation under the Federal government’s ‘Honouring our PACT Act’ or claim for veteran benefits under the ‘Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act of 2012 (CCLFA).

After a successful claim, the compensation amount and the veteran benefits you’ll receive depend on the condition you suffered after exposure to the contaminants and other related medical care needs.

Who Is Eligible To Claim For Lejeune Water Disability Benefits?

You qualify to claim for the above benefits if you legally lived and worked in the camp for at least 30 days between 1953 and 1987 and suffered a severe condition due to the toxic water exposure at Lejeune camp.

The qualifying health conditions that can attract the approval of your claim for Camp Lejeune Wayer disability benefits include:

• Adult Leukemia: It is a type of cancer that results from the overproduction of lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell. It commonly affects the blood cells and the bone marrow.
• Bladder Cancer: It is a type of cancer that is characterized by cell carcinomas, lower abdominal pain, and bloody urine
• Aplastic Anemia and other myelodysplastic syndromes: It occurs if the bone marrow cannot secrete enough cells to maintain normal body processes. It is characterized by fatigue and compromised immunity.
• Breast Cancer: It is a condition in which the breast cells grow uncontrollably. The common symptoms of breast cancer include a lump in the breast or underarm, irritation on the breast skin, swelling on the part of the breast, etc.
• Lung Cancer: It is a type of cancer that starts in the lungs and later spreads to neighboring areas. It is characterized by coughing and difficulty breathing, among other symptoms.
• Esophageal Cancer: It is also called cancer of the throat. It is characterized by a painful throat and difficulty swallowing.
• Kidney Cancer: starts in the kidneys due to overexposure to toxins and other reasons. It can cause fever, tiredness, pain, and unexplained weight loss.
• Liver Cancer: mainly affects the liver. It can cause swelling, abdominal pain, and weakness, among other symptoms.
• Multiple Myeloma: It is a condition in which cancerous cells crowd out the normal body cells, leading to the formation of abnormal proteins that complicate the body processes. The condition may cause mental fogginess, fatigue, nausea, weakness, etc.
• Parkinson’s Disease: It is a condition that results from the degeneration of the brain’s basal ganglia and deficiency of the neurotransmitter dopamine.
• Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma: It is a condition that causes white blood cells to grow abnormally, causing tumors throughout the body

Apart from the above conditions, individuals who were exposed to the toxic elements from Lejeune’s contaminated water may develop other complications, including:

• Infertility
• Congenital disabilities
• Neurological impairments
• Other negative health impacts related to exposure to toxic water at camp Lejeune

How Much Should You Expect As Compensation For The Claim

The Veteran authority has not publicized any of Camp Lejeune’s toxic exposure claim settlements at the time of this writing. 

Given the complexity of camp Lejeune contaminated water exposure, you need the help of a professional personal injury lawyer to:

• Assess the validity of your claim

• Help you collect all the necessary evidence.
• Prepare for your claim and monitor its processing.
• Network with medical professionals to collect sufficient proof that your condition is positively correlated to the toxic exposure at Lejeune camp
• Advise your veteran benefits will affect your settlement amount.
• Help you estimate the damages and fight for your fair compensation.

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Note: Most personal injury attorneys operate on a contingency basis. This is advantageous since you will only pay the lawyer an agreed percentage of your compensation if you win the case. On the other hand, you owe the attorney zero fees if your claim is declined.