How Houston Disability Lawyers Assist A Camp Lejeune Claim

April 26, 2024 by

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 medical and other illness-related reimbursements through filing a claim. The Act suspends the statute of repose that previously stopped lawsuits against the US Government for these claims until August of 2024.

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Getting Started

Because a Camp Lejeune claim is a federal lawsuit, having a disability lawyer can make sure that the claim is completed correctly and expediently. The lawyer will work to protect your rights and ensure that your claim is filed on time.

Eligibility begins by showing that you were at Camp Lejeune for 30 days during the effective period, 1953 through 1987. While veterans can rely on military records, such as their DD-214 or other relevant documents, family members may not have records. Since the wells were closed 37 years ago and many people moved away from the base, chances are that these records were discarded long ago.

Civilian workers may be facing the same issues, especially if they no longer have their income tax filings. Most financial advisors suggest discarding these documents after 7 years. Because military families move frequently, they are more likely to not have these documents. Disability lawyers can not only handle the claim, but they can also help locate needed records.

Surviving family members filing a wrongful death claim will also need to show eligibility, including residency and medical records with a diagnosis. Family members can file wrongful death claims on behalf of their deceased family member even years after they’ve passed from their illnesses.

Appeals Following Denial

If your claim is denied, a disability lawyer can file the necessary appeals by going through the appeals process. Appeals have specific deadlines. Missing one can cause your claim to be dismissed.

Because a disability lawyer understands the system, they will be ready if you’re facing a denial of your claim.

Why File A Camp Lejeune Claim?

It may seem like an exercise in futility, but filing a claim can help you get justice for yourself or for a loved one who passed away and did not have the opportunity.

For a critically ill family member, pursuing a claim can bring financial security for a family devastated by a serious illness. Many families have already lost a member to illness, and many more may also see their loved one pass away early. A claim will help sustain the survivors when the family member is gone.

A Houston disability lawyer can help you with a claim, but only if you get started immediately.

Camp Lejeune Claim? Contact The Herren Law Firm Today

Until recently, only veterans could request help through the VA for their medical conditions. After the signing of the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022, family members and civilian workers can now file a claim for compensation due to the harm they suffered from the contaminated water.

If you or someone you know became ill after working or being stationed at Camp Lejeune, contact us immediately for help filing your claim. You must file your claim by August 10, 2024, or risk losing the opportunity to collect compensation.

We’ve helped over 4,000 people, and we can help you as well. Contact us today by calling (713) 682-8194 or using our online contact form our consultation is free, and you won’t owe us a fee until we win your case.

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Health Tips After Camp Lejeune: Keeping A Check On Your Well-Being

March 18, 2024 by

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 1987 would be around the age of 37 now. Because the Marine Corps did not act until then, the last of these children have experienced cancers and other chronic conditions from their toxic exposure, either in utero or following birth.

Effective management of your condition is essential to maintaining your quality of life. Here are some ways to help.

Health Tips After Camp Lejeune: Keeping A Check On Your Well-Being

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Stay Current On Your Condition

Understanding your condition goes a long way to help manage it and take care of yourself. Actively engaging in your treatment plan also makes it easier to make informed decisions. Partner with your healthcare provider to make changes in your treatment plan if they are needed, and continue your medication and other recommended therapies.

New treatments and medications are always being developed. How can you ask your doctor about a new treatment if you don’t know it’s available? You’ll be fully aware of these updates by keeping current on research developments, management, and the latest treatments.

You can also find others who share the same condition by creating or engaging with a support group, national organization, or social network.

Make Healthier Choices

If you haven’t already, turn it into a healthy lifestyle. Clean up your diet and make healthier choices every day and reduce or eliminate unhealthy choices.

Tobacco and alcohol are two options that many people choose, but can worsen chronic conditions. Avoid or remove these from your daily routine.

Exercise Can Help

It’s not about running a marathon; it’s about using your body as much as you’re able. Exercise releases chemicals in the brain that can elevate mood and help you feel better. Whether you choose yoga, lifting weights, seated cycling, walking, or another fitness routine, it should be suitable for your physical condition.

Bring exercise into your self-care routine to ease both the physical and mental effects of a chronic illness. The Mayo Clinic’s website has more information on exercising with chronic conditions.

Reduce Stress Levels

Stress in any form can turn a bad mood into a very bad mood. Illness takes a toll on the entire family and can impact a couple’s relationship. It’s important to control the amount of daily stress as much as possible. Ask for help when needed, delegate where you can, and reduce or eliminate any obligations or commitments that are stressful, and you cannot handle any longer.

Getting enough sleep can also help reduce stress and increase mood clarity. Adding enjoyable activities such as outings and hobbies to self-care can also help reduce stress levels.

Contact The Herren Law Firm Immediately For Your Camp Lejeune Claim

For over 30 years, the Herren law firm has helped veterans and other disabled people with their benefit claims and appeals. We have extensive experience dealing with governmental agencies and the claims that are filed with them.

If you or someone you know became ill after being stationed at Camp Lejeune, get in touch with us immediately. Your time is running out to file a claim.

We’ve helped over 4,000 people, and we can help you as well. Contact us today by calling (713) 682-8194 or using our online contact form our consultation is free, and you won’t owe us a fee until we win your case.

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Resources for Families Impacted by the Camp Lejeune Water Crisis

March 11, 2024 by

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.

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The VA’s Camp Lejeune Family Member Program

Both veterans and their families can apply to this program.

Veterans are eligible for healthcare from the VA if they have been diagnosed with one of the Qualifying Medical Conditions Identified in Public Law 112-154:

  • Bladder cancer
  • Breast cancer
  • Esophageal cancer
  • Female infertility
  • Hepatic steatosis
  • Kidney cancer
  • Leukemia
  • Lung cancer
  • Miscarriage
  • Multiple myeloma
  • Myelodysplastic syndromes
  • Neurobehavioral effects including Parkinson’s disease
  • Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma
  • Renal toxicity
  • Scleroderma

Family members can apply for reimbursement for medical care related to one or more of these presumptive conditions. Additional information is available at the VA’s website and the program’s website. Eligible family members can begin their application on the program’s website, or by filing a paper application according to the instructions.

Private Support and Resources

There are many private and nonprofit organizations dedicated to assisting veterans and their families, including those who were poisoned at Camp Lejeune.

There are also multiple private groups on Facebook for Camp Lejeune veterans and family members.

Other Nonprofits for Veterans Assistance

  • National Veterans Foundation/Lifeline For Vets, a veteran-to-veteran non-governmental outreach service that assists veterans and their families in need, along with referral services that are specific to individual veterans and their families’ needs.
  • Hope for the Warriors, a veterans assistance program founded at Camp Lejeune by military families, offering support for both military families and veterans. In addition to physical, financial, and mental wellness support, the organization includes social support for veterans. Sign up for their email updates on their website.

These are just some of the available support groups for veterans and their families. Veterans.com also has a list of different groups that may be able to help.

Camp Lejeune Claim? Contact The Herren Law Firm Today

For over 30 years, the Herren law firm has helped veterans and disabled people with their benefit claims and appeals. We have extensive experience dealing with governmental agencies and the claims filed with them.

If you or someone you know became ill after being stationed at Camp Lejeune, contact us immediately.

We’ve helped over 4,000 people, and we can help you as well. Contact us today by calling (713) 682-8194 or use our online contact form. Your consultation is free, and you won’t owe us a fee until we win your case.

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Long-Term Health Consequences of Contaminated Water Exposure at Camp Lejeune

February 19, 2024 by

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 ill with a wide variety of serious illnesses.

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The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) and other health organizations have conducted studies to assess the health impacts of this contamination water exposure. Because the contamination continued for so long without notifying residents, individuals who spent more than 30 days at the base were exposed to high levels of contamination.

Many people, including children, became ill not long after they moved in or began working there and began experiencing illnesses immediately. Those who did not had no idea that they would later experience these diseases.

Immediate Effects

Documented illnesses from this contamination include:

1. Cancer: Several types of cancer have been linked to the contaminants found in Camp Lejeune’s water, including leukemia, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, bladder cancer, and kidney cancer.

2. Birth Defects and Developmental Issues: Pregnant women exposed to contaminated water may have an increased risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes, including miscarriage and stillbirth, neural tube defects, and low birth weight.

3. Liver Damage: Long-term exposure to certain contaminants like TCE and PCE has been associated with liver damage and dysfunction.

4. Neurological Effects: Some studies have suggested a possible association between exposure to TCE and neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

5. Immune System Disorders: Exposure to contaminants in the water may also weaken the immune system, making individuals more susceptible to infections and other illnesses.

These are the most common and most presumptive of the range of illnesses.

Longer Term Consequences

Those who did not get sick immediately developed illnesses long after they left or transferred away from Camp Lejeune. This makes filing and proving a claim with the VA or SSDI more difficult because of the elapsed time. Many people who developed cancers and other catastrophic diseases eventually became disabled and unable to work.

One of the most unusual occurrences from the exposure is male breast cancer. In the general population, roughly 1 in 830 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. But men who spent time at Camp Lejeune are diagnosed much more often. This can include adult men who were either born or spent time there as children.

The ATSDR also conducted a study on breast cancer cases in men and found a correlation between exposure to PCE, DCE, and vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune and male breast cancer, including acceleration of the cancer’s development.

The VA has additional information on Camp Lejeune exposure on its website.

Camp Lejeune Claim? Contact The Herren Law Firm Today

For over 30 years, the Herren law firm has helped veterans and disabled people with their benefit claims and appeals. We have extensive experience dealing with governmental agencies and the claims filed with them.
If you or someone you know became ill after being stationed at Camp Lejeune, contact us immediately.

We’ve helped over 4,000 people, and we can help you as well. Contact us today by calling (713) 682-8194 or using our online contact form. Your consultation is free, and you won’t owe us a fee until we win your case.

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How Camp Lejeune Victims Can Fight for Their Rights

February 12, 2024 by

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 paid its limits. This Act also provided for housing, education, and memorial services.

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Anyone who applied for this coverage would be required to prove their service or residency at Camp Lejeune from 1953 through 1987 after the Marine Corps shut down the wells and began the long process of cleanup.

While the Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act offered help, it did not go far enough. In August of 2022, the PACT Act and the Camp Lejeune Justice Act, finally allowed people impacted by the toxic water to file a claim for financial reimbursement from the US Government for healthcare expenses incurred following time at the base.

What Rights Do You Have?

While the Camp Lejeune Justice Act gave people impacted by the toxic water the right to file a claim, the battle is not yet over. However, victims can now file:

• Personal injury claims for compensation for losses stemming from the contamination, including medical expense reimbursement, lost wages and earnings capacity, and emotional trauma and distress

• Wrongful death claims on behalf of a loved one who passed away from their base-related illnesses. Only specific relatives such as spouses and children may file a lawsuit.

• Disability benefits for veterans who can provide sufficient medical evidence that establishes a clear link between their toxic exposure and subsequent illness(es) during the effective period.

In all cases, you must show proof of your residency or work history at Camp Lejeune.

No Jury Trials

A group of federal judges in North Carolina have ruled that the plaintiffs will not have the option of a jury trial as previously believed. The Camp Lejeune Justice Act does not guarantee the right to a jury trial. Instead, the cases will be heard by a judge, which may lead to expediting the claims.

Protect Your Right—Act Now To File Your Claim

You’ll only have the right to file a claim for just six months because the deadline is this August. If you don’t file your claim by then you’ll lose your only opportunity to seek this compensation. If you haven’t filed your claim yet, protect your rights by filing your claim immediately or risk losing that right. Contact our disability attorneys now to schedule an appointment and get your claim started before the deadline.

Camp Lejeune Claim? Contact The Herren Law Firm Today

For over 30 years, the Herren law firm has helped veterans and disabled people with their benefit claims and appeals. We have extensive experience dealing with governmental agencies and the claims filed with them.
If you or someone you know is a Camp Lejeune victim, contact us immediately.

We’ve helped over 4,000 people, and we can help you as well. Contact us today by calling (713) 682-8194 or using our online contact form. Your consultation is free, and you won’t owe us a fee until we win your case.

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The Long-Term Impact of Camp Lejeune’s Contaminated Water

December 22, 2023 by

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 cause a variety of cancers and other illnesses. But the enduring effects of so many people poisoned by the water have yet to be determined.

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While claims by veterans, their families, and former employees wind their way through the claims process, the prolonged consequences continue to show themselves in the people who survived the water at Camp Lejeune.

Veterans, Spouses, and Civilian Workers

Between 1953 and 1987, more than a million people spent time at Camp Lejeune. No one thought twice about the safety of the water and used it for drinking, bathing, and washing, never realizing the toxic exposure. While more than 65 chemicals were found, the most toxic were:

• Trichloroethylene (TCE)
• Tetrachorethylene (PCE)
• Vinyl Chloride
• Benzene

Camp Lejeune residents developed serious illnesses without an obvious cause. The illnesses continued after leaving the base. Today the VA recognizes several cancers and other medical conditions as directly related to water contamination.

The diseases from the base have left many with serious lifelong medical conditions that were not always recognized. Many veterans, former residents, and workers were left disabled and unable to work after their discharge or moving from the base. Other veterans, spouses, and children have died from their illnesses without recognition or assistance.

Camp Lejeune’s Children

Children of the Marines and civilians also shared the burden of illness inflicted by water contamination. Hundreds of families that lived and worked at Camp Lejeune suffered high rates of miscarriages, stillbirths, and childhood illnesses. Many women suffered multiple miscarriages during their time on the base with no explanation.

The ingestion of so many toxic chemicals led to serious birth defects if the babies made it to full term. Babies who were exposed to the contaminants in utero either died there or didn’t live long past birth. Even short-term exposure can lead to low birth weight, neural tube defects, and cleft palates. Infant mortality, miscarriage, and stillbirth were so frequent that a nearby plot of land became a cemetery designated as “Baby Heaven.” Graves detail their short lifespans, some just one day.

Older children who moved into Camp Lejeune with their parents did not escape the effects. Healthy children mysteriously developed serious illnesses after moving into base housing. Leukemia and other childhood cancers became common, and many children died. Others continued to live with illness or developed a condition like cancer as an adult. Many saw improvements after moving away from the base but continued to experience the effects of illness years into adulthood. As this population ages, the cost of their continued care will increase.

Contact The Herren Law Firm Immediately For Your Camp Lejeune Claim

For over 30 years, the Herren law firm has helped veterans and others with their benefit claims and appeals. We have extensive experience dealing with governmental agencies and the claims that are filed with them.

If you or someone you know became ill after being stationed at Camp Lejeune, get in touch with us immediately.

We’ve helped over 4,000 people, and we can help you as well. Contact us today by calling (713) 682-8194 or using our online contact form our consultation is free, and you won’t owe us a fee until we win your case.

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Camp Lejeune’s Water Crisis: Uncovering the Truth

December 15, 2023 by

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.

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Known Problems

In the 1970s, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) branded Camp Lejeune a “major polluter.” In 1974, the Marine Corps already knew about the dangers of organic solvents they allowed dumped into the water. The Corps claimed in the 1980s that the organic solvents were not regulated at the time, but the dangers were already well known. Regulations from the Department of Navy’s Bureau of Medicine and Surgery barred harmful substances in the base’s water, but the base never released that regulation.

These regulations were in force at the time, and other military bases closed tainted wells once they discovered contamination. The Marine Corps still denied responsibility and did not address the problem, despite evidence and the high rate of illnesses that were evident in its population.

Outside Testing

In October of 1980, facing increasing environmental regulation, the Marine Corps began its testing of the base’s drinking water, alleging the finding of “trace amounts.” The base claimed it did not receive the test results until 1982 and did not investigate further.

Concurrently, an Army lab began testing treated water from Lejeune’s Hadnot Point water system for a chemical by-product of chlorination. Other chemicals present were so high that they interfered with the test results. The lab continued to test the base’s water and found increasingly high rates of contaminants, and the Corps ignored these warnings.

In 1982, Raleigh-based Granger Laboratories conducted additional testing on the base’s water. Chemists were stunned at the extent of the contamination, finding “synthetic organic cleaning solvents” in base housing where thousands of people lived. Grainger sent multiple reports to the base showing the high contamination of the wells, urging them to take immediate action. These reports were ignored by the Corps.

Camp Lejeune concluded its report on base water contamination in 1983 and sent copies to state regulators. The reports failed to include information on the contamination of drinking water. State regulators requested original copies of the reports, but the Corps never responded.

Finally, the base acknowledged the problem in 1984 and gradually began notifying residents and former residents while effecting cleanup. All contaminated wells were shut down by early 1985. The base’s then-commanding General claimed that amounts were “minute,” but reports said otherwise. The solvent levels in several locations exceeded 280% of the amount the EPA considered “safe.” It was the highest contamination ever seen in a city-sized public water system.

The EPA Steps In

The Environmental Protection Agency then opened an investigation into Camp Lejeune. The Corps provided initial overviews that included incorrect information, such as identifying contamination in 1983 or 1984 from “unidentified” chemicals. The Corps knew long before and knew what they were. The Corps also didn’t notify the EPA or the state about tanks leaking thousands of gallons of fuel into the ground and contaminating wells.

The water contamination ended in 1987. In 1989, Camp Lejeune was designated as a Superfund site.

Those who became ill while stationed or working at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, finally began to understand why they and everyone else became seriously ill after living or working on the base.

Camp Lejeune Claim? Contact The Herren Law Firm Today

For over 30 years, the Herren law firm has helped veterans and disabled people with their benefit claims and appeals. We have extensive experience dealing with governmental agencies and the claims filed with them.

If you or someone you know became ill after being stationed at Camp Lejeune, contact us immediately.

We’ve helped over 4,000 people, and we can help you as well. Contact us today by calling (713) 682-8194 or using our online contact form. Your consultation is free, and you won’t owe us a fee until we win your case.

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Attorneys Seeking Justice for Camp Lejeune Victims

December 8, 2023 by

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.

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The Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 allows anyone who worked, served, lived, worked, or was born on the base (including those in utero) for 30 days or more between August 1, 1953, and December 31, 1987, then developed a serious medical condition to file a claim for damages. A surviving spouse or family member can also bring a claim on behalf of a deceased person for prior expenses, illness, loss of quality of life, pain, and suffering if their death was related to the contaminated water.

The Victims

Veterans have long been denied help. As many as 21,000 veterans who filed claims for related disabilities saw their claims wrongfully denied as VA processors mishandled them. VA staff denied the claims prematurely and without requesting additional documentation, failing to notify veterans of the requirement. About 2,300 veterans were assigned incorrect dates and denied $14 million in retroactive back pay.

Civilians have also fared badly. In 2019, the Secretary of the Navy, Richard Spencer, denied the tort claims of more than 4,500 civilians. He told news outlets at the time, “We are denying the claims to free everybody to take their course of action.” The civilian claims totaled nearly $1 billion. Civilians have filed claims over the years only to have them dismissed by the federal government. These spouses, children, and workers of Camp Lejeune have battled serious, life-impacting illnesses that prevented them from working, having children, and other life activities.

Seeking Justice

At Herren Law, we’ve helped thousands of people through VA and other disability claims. We understand the process and know what it takes for a successful disability claim. We’ve dedicated our life’s work to standing up for the rights of our clients.

Now we stand ready to help those who have been denied help after developing devastating illnesses from the Camp Lejeune water contamination.

Attorneys around the country are now offering to represent both military and civilian claimants. However many of the personal injury attorneys don’t have experience with disability law.

You are not required to have an attorney to file your Camp Lejeune claim. However, the process is both difficult and complicated. Because we handle only disability cases, we understand the process. Our experience with disability law means we will handle your Camp Lejeune claim with the same expertise as VA and other disability claims.

We’re happy to discuss your case with you and let you know how we can help.

Camp Lejeune Claim? Contact The Herren Law Firm Today

For over 30 years, the Herren law firm has helped veterans and disabled people with their benefit claims and appeals. We have extensive experience dealing with governmental agencies and the claims filed with them.

With less than a year to the deadline, you must act quickly to preserve your right to file a Camp Lejeune claim. If you or someone you know became ill after being stationed at Camp Lejeune, contact us immediately.

We’ve helped over 4,000 people, and we can help you as well. Contact us today by calling (713) 682-8194 or using our online contact form. Your consultation is free, and you won’t owe us a fee until we win your case.

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Houston Attorney Advocates for Camp Lejeune Victims

November 22, 2023 by

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.

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The Tragedy of Camp Lejeune

Unfortunately for many years, servicemen, their families, and Camp Lejeune workers were unknowingly using contaminated water for drinking and bathing at Camp Lejeune. An eventual investigation into the situation determined that over a million individuals residing or employed at Camp Lejeune were exposed to water contamination between the years 1953 to 1987, which led to chronic illnesses, lifetime health issues, and death.

Camp Lejeune Cases Handled by Houston Attorney

William Herren is a well-known lawyer from Houston, Texas, who has made a strong name for himself in his practice areas of veterans disability, social security disability, and long-term disability. For over 35 years, Bill and his law firm, Herren Law, have worked hard to help his clients by giving good representation and standing up for justice for the people who need his help. He’s known for being knowledgeable, seasoned, and trustworthy.

With the passing of the Camp Lejeune Justice Act,  Attorney Herren has been focused on offering his services to potential Camp Lejeune claimants. Anyone who has lived or worked at Camp Lejeune may be wondering if the illnesses or deaths in their family may be related to exposure to the contaminated water. If there is a possibility of that, he recommends you contact his office to explore whether you should file a claim as the deadline is fast approaching.

How to Make a Camp Lejeune Claim

Herren Law has helped over 4,000 people in the Houston area with their veteran disability claims and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, so getting involved with the Camp Lejeune situation was a logical step.  Though an attorney is not required to make a claim, it is recommended, as the complexity of properly filing may be daunting.

Deadline File by July 2024: There is a deadline of two years from when the act was passed on August 10, 2022, so do not hesitate to find out as soon as possible if you or a family member may have a claim.

When you make an appointment with Herren Law, we’ll discuss your case with you. This includes when and where you were stationed, (as well as your family) along with your current medical condition that brings you to this point. We will ask about:

  • Your tenure at Camp Lejeune
  • Medical conditions that developed later, and their impact on your life
  • Provide an assessment of your case and the possibility of recovering compensation.
  • Collect and collate all required evidence to support your claims.
  • Ensure that your claim is prepared and filed correctly and on time.

Contact Herren Law for Your Camp Lejeune Concerns

Bill Herren and his dedicated staff at the Herren law firm have helped veterans and other disabled people with their benefit claims and appeals. We have extensive experience dealing with Veterans Affairs and other governmental agencies and the claims that are filed with them.

If you or someone you know became ill or died after being stationed at Camp Lejeune, get in touch with us immediately. Contact us by calling (713) 682-8194 or using our online contact form. Our consultation is free, and we work on a contingency basis.

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Camp Lejeune Claim. Am I Eligible?

October 25, 2023 by

Perhaps you became ill ten years after you left the military—or your spouse or children did. Perhaps you or a family member were ill while you were at Camp Lejeune but got better when you transferred out. Now, you’re wondering if your illnesses were related to your time at the base.

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Now you’re wondering if you can make a Camp LeJeune claim, or if it’s too late.

Requirements For Eligibility

If you meet the eligibility requirements for filing a claim, you can:

• If you resided or worked at Camp Lejeune for 30 days or more between August 1953 to December 1987

• You did not receive a dishonorable discharge when you left the military

• While at Camp Lejeune, you were an active-duty service member, a veteran, a service member’s spouse, child, or other dependent, or a civilian worker or employee at the base.

• You developed a serious, life-changing medical condition while at Camp Lejeune or afterward

You will need to back up your claim with medical records and other documentation that shows your residency. But if your exposure to water contamination has directly impacted your life, you deserve compensation.

Eligible Conditions

The Veterans Administration has identified these conditions as related to the water contamination:

• Adult leukemia
• Aplastic anemia
• Bladder cancer
• Esophageal cancer
• Female infertility and miscarriage
• Hepatic steatosis
• Kidney cancer
• Liver cancer
• Multiple myeloma

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Now you’re wondering if you can make a claim, or if it’s too late.

Requirements For Eligibility

If you meet the eligibility requirements for filing a claim, you can:

• If you resided or worked at Camp Lejeune for 30 days or more between August 1953 to December 1987

• You did not receive a dishonorable discharge when you left the military

• While at Camp Lejeune, you were an active-duty service member, a veteran, a service member’s spouse, child, or other dependent, or a civilian worker or employee at the base.

• You developed a serious, life-changing medical condition while at Camp Lejeune or afterward

You will need to back up your claim with medical records and other documentation that shows your residency. But if your exposure to water contamination has directly impacted your life, you deserve compensation.

Eligible Conditions

The Veterans Administration has identified these conditions as related to the water contamination:

• Adult leukemia
• Aplastic anemia
• Bladder cancer
• Esophageal cancer
• Female infertility and miscarriage
• Hepatic steatosis
• Kidney cancer
• Liver cancer
• Multiple myeloma
• Neurobehavioral disorders
• Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma
• Parkinson’s disease
• Renal toxicity
• Scleroderma

Individuals who developed these medical conditions may be eligible to file a claim and receive compensation for their illnesses. Family members can also file a wrongful death claim on behalf of family members who died from illnesses related to the contaminated water.

Women who were either active-duty military or married to someone who was and lived at the base while pregnant, then gave birth to a child or children with congenital defects may also be eligible for compensation.

Gathered evidence shows a link between these conditions and exposure to the toxic chemicals found in the drinking water at Camp Lejeune and MCAS New River.

Except for miscarriages, these conditions may not have appeared immediately, and take years to develop. No matter how long ago you were stationed or living at Camp Lejeune, contamination-related illnesses can still affect you now.

Note that only those who suffered illnesses and injuries from exposure to the contaminated water are eligible. Just spending time at Camp Lejeune and not becoming ill excludes a person from filing a claim.

Camp Lejeune Claim? Contact The Herren Law Firm Today

For more than 30 years, the Herren law firm has helped veterans and other disabled people with their benefit claims and appeals. We have extensive experience dealing with governmental agencies and the claims that are filed with them.

• Neurobehavioral disorders
• Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma
• Parkinson’s disease
• Renal toxicity
• Scleroderma

Individuals who developed these medical conditions may be eligible to file a claim and receive compensation for their illnesses. Family members can also file a wrongful death claim on behalf of family members who died from illnesses related to the contaminated water.

Women who were either active-duty military or married to someone who was and lived at the base while pregnant, then gave birth to a child or children with congenital defects may also be eligible for compensation.

Gathered evidence shows a link between these conditions and exposure to the toxic chemicals found in the drinking water at Camp Lejeune and MCAS New River.

Except for miscarriages, these conditions may not have appeared immediately, and take years to develop. No matter how long ago you were stationed or living at Camp Lejeune, contamination-related illnesses can still affect you now.

Note that only those who suffered illnesses and injuries from exposure to the contaminated water are eligible. Just spending time at Camp Lejeune and not becoming ill excludes a person from filing a claim.

Camp Lejeune Claim? Contact The Herren Law Firm Today

For more than 30 years, the Herren law firm has helped veterans and other disabled people with their benefit claims and appeals. We have extensive experience dealing with governmental agencies and the claims that are filed with them.

If you or someone you know became ill after being stationed at Camp Lejeune, get in touch with us immediately.

We’ve helped over 4,000 people, and we can help you as well. Contact us today by calling (713) 682-8194 or using our online contact form our consultation is free, and you won’t owe us a fee until we win your case.

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