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There are many injuries covered. However, if your illness is not on list, do not hesitate to file if you suspect your illness is related to your exposure to the toxic water.

Which injuries are covered by the Camp Lejeune Justice Act?

Which injuries may be grounds for reparation?

Please note: this may not be a complete and exhaustive list of all illnesses that may be linked to the water contamination at Camp Lejeune.

  • Bladder cancer 

  • Breast cancer 

  • Death

  • Esophageal cancer 

  • Female infertility 

  • Hepatic steatosis 

  • Kidney cancer

  • Leukemia 

  • Lung cancer 

  • Miscarriage 

  • Multiple myeloma 

  • Myelodysplastic syndromes 

  • Neurobehavioral effects 

  • Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma 

  • Renal toxicity 

  • Scleroderma 

  • Parkinson’s disease

  • Many other diseases

What if the victim’s injury is not on the list?

Some injuries and diseases may not be on the list but are connected. But when the legislation passes, file no matter what to ensure your specific circumstance is submitted for review.

Do I have to have a specific illness?

  • No. It's that simple.

  • Most of you are familiar with the illnesses identified by the VA as "presumptive," – meaning the government has recognized that there is scientific evidence showing an association between those illnesses and the chemicals in the water. Those diseases include adult leukemia, bladder cancer, kidney cancer, Parkinson's, etc.

  • THOSE ARE FOR VA CLAIMS. The Camp Lejeune Justice Act is NOT a VA claim.

  • Here is the exact text from the bill regarding eligibility:

  • An individual, including a veteran (as defined in section 101 of title 38, United States Code), or the legal representative of such an individual, who resided, worked, or was otherwise exposed (including in utero exposure) for not less than 30 days during the period beginning on August 1, 1953, and ending on December 31, 1987, to water at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, that was supplied by, or on behalf of, the United States may bring an action in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina to obtain appropriate relief for harm that was caused by exposure to the water at Camp Lejeune.

  • Of course, those with a presumptive illness might have an easier time proving their case. But that doesn't mean others aren’t eligible or that a link between the water and their illness can't be made.

What if I’m not sick?

You can request medical monitoring.

  • The Camp Lejeune Justice Act allows people who spent 30 days at Camp Lejeune between 1953 and 1987 to seek justice for their illnesses.

  • Fortunately, not everyone who was stationed there is sick.

  • While we know that, scientifically, the latency period has passed, it does not mean the worry and fear has passed.

  • Our firm plans to pursue a claim for medical monitoring for these individuals. This includes asking the government to pay for medical care such as scans and blood work to allow people to be vigilant about their health and detect any conditions as early as possible.

What if a family member passed away?

The family may file on behalf of the deceased and may file for past expenses, loss of quality of life and can sue for pain, suffering and illness due to a loved one’s exposure.