Between the 1950s and 1980s, the water at Camp Lejeune was contaminated with several dangerous chemicals, including industrial cleaners and other solvents. These contaminants have been linked to several cancers and neurological conditions both for service members and their families.
The water contamination at Camp Lejeune continues to wreak havoc on service members’ and their families’ bodies to this day. The Camp Lejeune water contaminants have been linked to a significant increase in cancer rates among those exposed. The covered cancers include:
While this is not a complete list of conditions linked to the Camp Lejeune water contaminants, these conditions are the most common cancers the VA receives claims for.
If you suffer from any of these cancers, or any other condition linked to the Camp Lejeune water contaminants, and you served at Camp Lejeune between August 1953 and December 1987, you could be entitled to not only healthcare benefits but disability compensation. Family members exposed to the water at Camp Lejeune during this time may also be entitled to healthcare cost reimbursement.
Congress is also likely to pass a bill that would allow service members and their families affected by the Camp Lejeune water contaminants to sue the Federal Government directly. If you would like to speak to experienced VA Benefit Attorneys about the compensation you might be entitled to, please contact Berry Law.
Between the 1950s and 1980s, the water at Camp Lejeune was contaminated with several dangerous chemicals, including industrial cleaners and other solvents. These contaminants have been linked to several cancers and neurological conditions both for service members and their families.
When a child is developing, they are particularly sensitive to the negative effects of environmental contamination. Studies have found evidence that suggest a link between a variety of neurobehavioral effects and the Camp Lejeune water contaminants. One of these neurobehavioral effects include bipolar disorder.
Bipolar disorder is associated with episodes of mood swings ranging from depressive lows to manic highs. The exact cause of bipolar disorder has yet to be discovered, however the environment and altered brain structure and chemistry could play a significant role. Thus, the early exposure to water contaminants, including those found at Camp Lejeune, can be detrimental to a child’s mental health.
If a service members’ child was ever exposed to the Camp Lejeune water contaminants, including while in utero, and the child now has bipolar disorder, the child may be entitled to healthcare cost reimbursement through the VA. Congress is also likely to pass a bill that would allow service members and their families affected by the Camp Lejeune water contaminants to sue the Federal Government directly. If you would like to speak to experienced VA Benefit Attorneys about the compensation you might be entitled to, please contact Berry Law.
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