TCE and PCE Poisoning
It's undeniable that the chemical industry has brought enormous wealth and prosperity to all aspects of modern life. Chemicals have allowed agriculture to flourish, giving higher crop yields resulting in better nutrition. They have made it possible to create new medicines and vaccines, saving countless lives. They have provided … [Read more...]
How Do I File for Camp Lejeune Veteran Benefits as a Family Member?
https://www.clfamilymembers.fsc.va.gov/ Generally, to qualify for VA healthcare benefits, veterans must have served in the active military, received an other-than-dishonorable discharge and have a service-connected, qualifying condition. When veterans apply for benefits, the VA will evaluate their eligibility and, if they … [Read more...]
The History of Camp Lejeune as a Home
Camp Lejeune is steeped in history. It was established in September 1941 as an amphibious east coast Marine Corps base and is still in use as one of America’s premier military training facilities. Since its beginning, Camp Lejeune has been home to many military service members, civilians, and their families. Here’s a look at what … [Read more...]
Camp Lejeune Claims
Water treatment facilities serving Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in North Carolina were contaminated between 1953 and 1987, according to the Centers for Disease Control’s Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry (ATSDR). Anyone on the base during that period was potentially exposed to volatile organic compounds. Marines … [Read more...]
VA Expands Presumption of Service in Camp Lejeune Benefits
According to the Department of Veterans Affairs' website VA.org, the VA added a new rule that establishes a presumption of service connection for eight diseases connected to toxic contaminants in base water supplies at U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, MCAS New River, local satellite camps, and military housing areas from August … [Read more...]
