To get benefits for a disease caused by Camp Lejeune’s contaminated water, you must prove these things: Cancers: Adult Leukemia, Aplastic anemia and other myelodysplastic syndromes, Bladder cancer, Breast cancer, Esophageal cancer, Kidney cancer, Liver cancer, Lung cancer Multiple myeloma, and Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Other Conditions: Disclaimer: This information is for general knowledge and does … Read more
To qualify for presumptive service connection due to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, you must meet the following requirements: 1. Service at Camp Lejeune: You must have served at Camp Lejeune for at least 30 days (consecutive or non-consecutive) between August 1, 1953, and December 31, 1987. 2. Disease Associated with Contaminated Water: … Read more
Breathing in asbestos can be very harmful, especially to your lungs. Here are the main problems it can cause: Asbestosis: This is a lung disease that scars your lung tissue. It makes it harder to breathe, and it’s often seen in people who worked with asbestos before it was regulated. Pleural Plaques: These are scars … Read more
The Honoring our PACT Act of 2022 (Public Law No. 117-169) was signed into law on August 10, 2022. This law significantly expanded benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances during their military service. Key Changes: Expanded Definition of Persian Gulf War Veteran: 38 U.S.C. § 1117 now includes service in Afghanistan, Israel, Egypt, Turkey, … Read more