How Scientists Connect Sickness to Camp Lejeune’s Water Contamination
It started small, with one fuel leak, but eventually grew to an estimated 750,000 gallons of contaminated water released into the base groundwater every day for over 30 years. Residents and civilian workers ingested large amounts of benzene, PCE, TCE, and vinyl chloride and that led to cancers and other serious illnesses. How did this […]
Get Social Security Benefits for Camp Lejeune Survivors in Houston
Many Camp Lejeune survivors have reached the age where they begin to draw Social Security benefits if they were gainfully employed and paid into Social Security. However, if their illness prevented gainful employment, help is still available. Eligibility For retirees, Social Security can start as early as 62, or as late as 67, depending on […]
How Houston Disability Lawyers Assist A Camp Lejeune Claim
Finally, the Veterans Administration is moving toward more help for veterans affected by the Camp Lejeune water contamination. Families who became ill following their time at the base had little assistance before the passage of the Camp Lejeune Act in 2022. Now with the Act, family members can also seek and receive financial assistance for […]
Health Tips After Camp Lejeune: Keeping A Check On Your Well-Being
Managing chronic conditions can be difficult, even under the best of circumstances. Veterans, spouses, children, and civilian workers who spent time at Camp Lejeune have had to deal with chronic conditions since they began experiencing symptoms. It’s been 37 years since the water wells were closed for cleanup at the base. The children born during […]
Resources for Families Impacted by the Camp Lejeune Water Crisis
By now you’re aware of the options for filing a claim if you were exposed to the toxic contamination in the drinking water supply at the USMC Base at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. However, there are other resources for families who were caught in the water crisis. The VA’s Camp Lejeune Family Member Program Both […]
Long-Term Health Consequences of Contaminated Water Exposure at Camp Lejeune
Both military personnel and civilians alike were unknowingly exposed to high levels of carcinogens at Camp Lejeune during the 34 years of contaminated water exposure at the base. At the time, most were unaware of the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) while freely using the water. Over a million people were exposed during that time, becoming […]
How Camp Lejeune Victims Can Fight for Their Rights
The fight for Camp Lejeune victims sickened by water contamination has been decades in the making. The long battle took a turn in 2012 with the Honoring America’s Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act led to some covered healthcare for veterans and some reimbursement for family members that remained after their insurance coverage […]
How to Appeal a Long-Term Disability Denial
Receiving a disability denial letter can be discouraging, especially when you’re trying to recuperate. The denial means you’ll have to deal with the insurer to find out why and what to do next. The letter will explain why your claim was denied, that you have the right to appeal, and include a deadline by which […]
Mental Illness and Long-Term Disability: Understanding Coverage for Depression and Anxiety
Most long-term disability policies cover conditions that prevent a person from working for an extended period but will eventually be resolved. The person will eventually return to work. A mental illness disability can also interfere with a person’s life, leading to functional impairments that can prevent them from working. The World Health Organization reports that […]
