Link: https://www.va.gov/disability/eligibility/hazardous-materials-exposure/camp-lejeune-water-contamination/
Description: WebFind out if you can get VA disability pay and other benefits for illnesses related to Camp Lejeune water contamination. Learn how to file Camp Lejeune water contamination claims for Veterans or family members.
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Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camp_Lejeune_water_contamination
Description: WebThe Camp Lejeune water contamination problem occurred at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, North Carolina, from 1953 to 1987. During that time, United States Marine Corps (USMC) personnel and families at the base bathed in and ingested tap water contaminated with harmful chemicals at all concentrations from 240 to 3,400 times ...
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Link: https://www.cnn.com/2024/01/31/health/lejeune-cancer-study-release/index.html
Description: WebJan 31, 2024 · Drinking water at Camp Lejeune was heavily contaminated with a number of cancer-causing industrial chemicals, including trichloroethylene or TCE, vinyl chloride and benzene, from 1953 to...
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Link: https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/camp-lejeune/
Description: WebVA has established a presumptive service connection for Veterans, Reservists, and National Guard members exposed to contaminants in the water supply at Camp Lejeune from August 1, 1953 through December 31, 1987 who later developed one of the following eight diseases: Adult leukemia. Aplastic anemia and other myelodysplastic syndromes.
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Link: https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/sites/lejeune/index.html
Description: WebIn 1982, the Marine Corps discovered specific volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the drinking water at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. The contamination of drinking water at Camp Lejeune started in the early 1950s, and the …
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Link: https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/sites/lejeune/overview.html
Description: WebPage last reviewed: November 26, 2019. Content source: Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. An Overview of Water Contamination at Camp Lejeune. ATSDR is conducting studies to evaluate the potential for health effects from exposure to VOCs in drinking water at Camp Lejeune.
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Link: https://www.va.gov/files/2022-12/Camp%20Lejeune%20FAQ%20V12.6.22%201030hrs.pdf?lv=true
Description: WebDec 6, 2022 · Under the CLJA, anyone who resided, worked, or was otherwise exposed (including in utero exposure) to water at Camp Lejeune for at least 30 days between August 1, 1953, and December 31, 1987, may bring an action in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of North
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Link: https://www.navy.mil/clja/
Description: WebSection 804 of this law is the Camp Lejeune Justice Act (CLJA) of 2022, which allows people — including Veterans — previously exposed to contaminated water at Marine Corps Base Camp...
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Link: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/navy-justice-department-offer-expedited-payouts-victims-camp-lejeune-w-rcna103656
Description: WebSept. 6, 2023, 12:32 PM PDT. By Courtney Kube and Michael Kosnar. The Navy and Justice Department announced a new settlement offer Wednesday to some of the tens of thousands of people who claim...
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Link: https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/sites/lejeune/panel_report.html
Description: WebJun 24, 2005 · They were also hundreds of times lower than levels linked to adverse health effects found in workplace studies. ATSDR concluded that both cancer and non-cancer health effects were unlikely in adults exposed to VOC-contaminated drinking water at Camp Lejeune based on worst-case estimates.
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