Camp LeJeune is a Marine Corps Base in Jacksonville, North Caroline. From at least 1953 to 1987, members of the military, their families, and contractors were exposed to excessive levels of toxins in the drinking
Read Full ArticleExperts have linked Agent Orange exposure to a wide range of chronic health conditions and illnesses experienced by America’s Veterans. These include lung conditions, skin issues, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, various cancers, and, yes, peripheral neuropathy.
Read Full ArticleThe PACT Act, or the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022 is a bill that directly addresses the impact on veterans and others who were exposed
Read Full ArticleMany Veterans and their families have been greatly affected by the toxic water contamination at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Thankfully, the Federal government is acting to provide much-needed judicial relief for these individuals. One question
Read Full ArticleCamp Lejeune is a Marine Corps base that had contaminated drinking water from at least 1953 to 1987. Concentrations of dangerous chemicals were found to be 240 to 3,400 times greater than permitted by safety
Read Full ArticleIn 2015, VA recognized some of the harms caused by the contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, and identified a number of disabilities that VA will automatically grant disability benefits for to Veterans who served at
Read Full ArticleThe sacrifices made by Veterans during their military service can have lasting impacts on their physical and mental health. Among the various disabilities recognized by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Read Full ArticleTo make a claim through the VA to receive benefits, you have to show that your disability is in some way service-connected. This is how the VA knows that your time in the service caused
Read Full ArticleAs a Veteran, making a claim involves many steps and people. This process may even involve people in your life who are not experts in any particular field. These people can further support your claim
Read Full ArticleWhen you make a claim through the VA, there are several ways you can give evidence to further your claim. Some are more obvious, such as medical records, service records, and a professional medical opinion.
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