Camp Lejeune

Neurobehavioral Effects From Camp Lejeune Water Contamination

Neurobehavioral Effects From Camp Lejeune Water Contamination

Posted by Berry Law on May 28, 2023 in Camp Lejeune

The recent connection of hazardous chemicals in the water at Camp Lejeune to neurobehavioral effects has raised many questions for Veterans who spent time on base at Camp Lejeune. These brave servicemembers and their loved

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How to File a Claim for Camp Lejeune Water Contamination

How to File a Claim for Camp Lejeune Water Contamination

Posted by Berry Law on August 29, 2022 in Camp Lejeune

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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Birth Defects in Infants Born at Camp Lejeune

Birth Defects in Infants Born at Camp Lejeune

Posted by Berry Law on August 28, 2022 in Camp Lejeune

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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Is Camp Lejeune Water Still Contaminated?

Is Camp Lejeune Water Still Contaminated?

Posted by Berry Law on August 8, 2022 in Camp Lejeune

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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Female Fertility Issues from Camp Lejeune Water Contamination

Female Fertility Issues from Camp Lejeune Water Contamination

Posted by Berry Law on August 8, 2022 in Camp Lejeune

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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What Are the Presumptive Conditions for Exposure to Camp Lejeune Toxic Water?

What Are the Presumptive Conditions for Exposure to Camp Lejeune Toxic Water?

Posted by Berry Law on August 8, 2022 in Camp Lejeune

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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Were Civilians Exposed to Camp Lejeune Water Contamination?

Were Civilians Exposed to Camp Lejeune Water Contamination?

Posted by Berry Law on August 8, 2022 in Camp Lejeune

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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Can Camp Lejeune Toxic Water Cause Low Testosterone?

Can Camp Lejeune Toxic Water Cause Low Testosterone?

Posted by Berry Law on August 8, 2022 in Camp Lejeune

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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What To Do if your Sibling Lived at Camp Lejeune

What To Do if your Sibling Lived at Camp Lejeune

Posted by Berry Law on August 1, 2022 in Camp Lejeune

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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How did the water get contaminated at Camp Lejeune?

How did the water get contaminated at Camp Lejeune?

Posted by Berry Law on August 1, 2022 in Camp Lejeune

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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