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 […]
The Long-Term Impact of Camp Lejeune’s Contaminated Water
Because Camp Lejeune’s contaminated water was not discovered until the 1980s, more than one million people were exposed to high doses of toxic chemicals during their stay at the base. Marines and other active-duty military, their families, and civilian workers who stayed or worked at the base for more than 30 days ingested enough to […]
Camp Lejeune’s Water Crisis: Uncovering the Truth
Camp Lejeune’s water contamination was long a source of controversy and conflict until the truth was finally revealed. It took many years for the story to be told, even after the water was made safe. Known Problems In the 1970s, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) branded Camp Lejeune a “major polluter.” In 1974, the Marine […]
Attorneys Seeking Justice for Camp Lejeune Victims
For years, both veterans and dependents who were victims of contaminated water at Camp Lejeune had little to no recourse and nowhere to turn for help. Civilians, including workers and military family members, were usually out of luck, although the VA has offered some help to veterans. The Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 allows […]
Houston Attorney Advocates for Camp Lejeune Victims
The heartbreak of the Camp Lejeune water contamination situation unfolded between 1953 and 1987 when the water supply at the United States Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, North Carolina was contaminated by toxic wastewater. The Tragedy of Camp Lejeune Unfortunately for many years, servicemen, their families, and Camp Lejeune workers were unknowingly using […]
Cancers Related to Camp Lejeune
Of all the illnesses caused by the Camp Lejeune water contamination, cancer has been one of the most prevalent. The three chemicals involved were found to be connected to many different types of cancers in adults, and children, including unborn children exposed in utero. The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ASTDR) found that […]
