VA Toxic Exposure Benefits

Navigating the VA Claims Process for Camp Lejeune-Related Diseases

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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

The Silent Threat: Asbestos Exposure in the Military

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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