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Veterans who have served in combat or other theaters around the world have faced countless hardships and hazards — and many have returned home with service-connected injuries, illnesses, and medical conditions. Those veterans should not expect to face these hazards when they return home, but many who served at Camp Lejeune or at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River were exposed to contaminated water that has left an indelible mark on their lives as veterans.
Veterans who were exposed to this contaminated water may battle significant medical conditions that impact their day-to-day lives and qualify for disability compensation via the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Veterans who face these conditions can file a disability claim, and a veteran disability attorney, like VA Benefits Attorneys, with experience in Camp Lejeune contaminated water cases, stands ready to provide legal support at every step.
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VA Benefits Attorneys — powered by Tabak Law — has strived to be a nationwide legal resource for veterans that need help filing a disability claim, pursuing a higher disability rating, appealing a denied disability claim, or filing a lawsuit under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act. The VA Benefits Attorneys legal team has years of experience navigating the disability claims process and is ready to put that experience, knowledge, and expertise to work to help veterans get the benefits they deserve.
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Legal Support and Services for Veteran Camp Lejeune Contaminated Water Claims
Did you serve on Camp Lejeune or MCAS New River? Did you serve there between August 1953 and December 1987? Do you battle Leukemia, Parkinson’s Disease, Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, or other medical conditions? You may have been impacted by contaminated water at these military installations, you may be eligible for disability compensation for multiple presumptive conditions, or you may be permitted to file a lawsuit. VA Benefits Attorneys can help you navigate the challenges tied to Camp Lejeune disability claims.
Establish Service Connection
Camp Lejeune water contamination is tied to a list of presumptive conditions that impact the day-to-day lives of veterans. To establish a service connection for Camp Lejeune-related presumptive medical conditions, veterans must meet three specific criteria. The veteran must have a medical diagnosis of one of the listed presumptive conditions, must have served at Camp Lejeune or MCAS New River within the period of August 1, 1953 to December 31, 1987 for at least 30 days, and must not have received a dishonorable discharge.
Collect Evidence and Documents
A successful disability claim is built on the medical documentation and evidence a veteran is able to provide with their claim. For claims that involve presumptive conditions, veterans must be able to prove they served in a specific location at a specific time, and must be able to provide documentation that establishes their service at Camp Lejeune or MCAS New River that can include a Form DD-214, copies of military orders, and service treatment records. Veterans must also be able to provide medical documents that support their diagnosis, supplementary forms, and lay evidence.
Appeal Denied Disability Claims
Veteran disability claims tied to Camp Lejeune contaminated water have a historically high denial rate of 71% — and in the past, many of these claims were mishandled and wrongfully denied. The most common reasons for a denied disability claim for presumptive conditions tied to Camp Lejeune contaminated water include premature denials, claims filed for medical conditions that are not presumptive, and veterans not meeting the 30-day window for a claim.
Are You Eligible for a Camp Lejeune Contaminated Water Disability Claim?
What Are Camp Lejeune Contaminated Water Claims?
From August 1953 to December 1987, the water supply on Camp Lejeune and MCAS New River was contaminated by volatile organic compounds due to improper disposal of chemicals. The water for base barracks, schools, and hospitals had chemical levels that were 280x the safe limits under environmental regulations. This exposure to toxic chemicals has impacted an estimated one million people including veterans, their families, and civilian workers on those military installations. The toxic exposure is tied to a list of 15 presumptive conditions that impact the day-to-day lives of these men and women. The men and women exposed to the contaminated water can seek legal and financial recourse by applying for veteran disability benefits, filing a claim under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act, or taking an Elective Option (EO) settlement.
To be eligible for a disability claim for exposure to Camp Lejeune contaminated water, a veteran must have served at one of these locations for a minimum of 30 days. The presumptive conditions tied to the contamination include — adult leukemia, aplastic anemia, bladder cancer, kidney cancer, liver cancer, multiple myeloma, Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, Parkinson’s Disease, systemic sclerosis, and more. Veterans who are battling cancer or a blood disorder on the list of presumptive conditions will receive a 100% disability rating while the cancer or medical condition is active and for six months after the last treatment. When the cancer is in remission, veterans may still receive a disability rating based on long-term residual side effects and a medical review.
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It is not always easy to file a successful disability claim with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and Camp Lejeune contaminated water claims can be complicated — but veterans can get the help they need from an accredited veteran disability attorney. A veteran disability attorney can help veterans cut through the red tape, collect the evidence they need, and file a successful claim to receive the benefits they have earned. VA Benefits Attorneys will help you navigate the process, and it starts with a FREE case review.
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Why Choose VA Benefits Attorneys?
Unmatched Legal Advocates: VA Benefits Attorneys is backed by the experience and knowledge of Tabak Law and our team brings decades of seasoned veteran disability experience to your case. The toxic water at Camp Lejeune has created complex medical issues for many who have served, and navigating the aftermath requires a law firm that knows how to win. Whether you are filing an initial claim or fighting a denied claim, we will act as your dedicated legal shield — ensuring your voice is heard and your service is respected.
Experts in Navigating the Camp Lejeune Claims Process: Securing a disability rating for toxic water exposure can be very difficult, even with presumptive conditions. With VA policies and PACT Act guidelines always changing, you need a legal team that has dealt with toxic exposure law. We understand the strict criteria the VA uses to evaluate Camp Lejeune claims, and by bypassing legal obstacles and ensuring you have the service and medical files needed, we can help you cut through government red tape and protect your disability claim.
Customized Legal Strategies: Your time at Camp Lejeune, your training schedule, and the specific medical conditions you face are your and yours alone. Because toxic exposure impacts every veteran differently — ranging from aggressive cancers to progressive neurological disorders — cookie-cutter legal strategies may not cut it. We take a deep-dive into your service records, base housing records, and medical files to build a highly personalized case to help you secure maximum compensation.
Free Case Reviews: Are you confused about your eligibility or frustrated after a denied claim? You shouldn’t have to pay just to get honest answers. We firmly believe that every Marine, Sailor, and family member exposed to the toxic water at Camp Lejeune and MCAS New River has a right to valuable legal support. VA Benefits Attorneys offers a 100% free, confidential case evaluation. Veterans can reach out to us by phone, secure video chat, or face-to-face to determine what your next steps should be.
VA Benefits Attorneys is an extension of Tabak Law and serves as a trusted, nationwide resource for veterans battling service-connected illnesses and denied claims. When you partner with us, you gain the experience and knowledge of a premier national law firm combined with a legal team that specializes in veteran disability law. We blend intelligent courtroom strategy with a compassionate approach — treating your family with the respect you deserve while pursuing the maximum compensation you have earned.
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Have you or a family member served at Camp Lejeune or MCAS New River? Are you battling cancer or a blood disease? If you served at these military installations from August 1953 – December 1987, you may have been exposed to contaminated water and may be eligible for disability compensation. File a disability claim with the help of VA Benefits Attorneys and receive the benefits you deserve.
