Veterans and their families who lived or worked at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, in the 50s to 80s are at an increased risk for a large number of diseases and disorders due to exposure to
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The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention shows a connection between contaminated tap water at Camp Lejeune and an increased risk of serious birth defects and childhood cancers. The ground water contamination was tracked
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In the 1950s, the water at Camp Lejeune became dangerously contaminated by chemical solvents used in dry cleaning procedures. Over the course of three decades, these chemicals, known as trichloroethylene (TCE) and tetrachloroethylene (perchloroethylene or
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The Camp Lejeune water situation is big news. While we discuss the toxicity of the water elsewhere, it suffices to say that the water was toxic. Anyone who served, worked, or even just lived at
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Exposure to these chemicals can result in a wide range of devastating health effects, including various forms of cancer, birth defects, miscarriages, infertility, and Parkinson’s disease. Although Marines harmed by these chemicals could receive disability
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It’s estimated that over 900,000 service members were exposed to contaminated drinking water while serving at Camp Lejeune in the period from 1953 to 1987. The effect on those military members has been widely publicized.
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The short answer to this question is yes…it is possible that toxic chemicals can contribute to low testosterone levels. Endocrine Disruptors Can Cause Low Testosterone Medical research indicates one root cause of low testosterone is
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Did your sibling live at Camp LeJeune, North Carolina prior to 1988 for at least thirty days? If so, they may be entitled to compensation. Between August 1, 1953 and December 31, 1987, service members,
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In the 1980s, the Marine Corps discovered that drinking water provided by some of Camp Lejeune’s water treatment plants were contaminated with dangerous chemicals called specific volatile organic compounds since the 1950s. For decades, service
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As you know, there have been an innumerable number of Veterans and their families who have been affected by the egregious acts that occurred on Camp Lejeune, NC from 1953-1987. Fortunately, the Federal Government has
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