Camp Lejeune is a U.S. Marine Corps Base in Jacksonville, North Carolina. Toxic chemicals were released into the water supply systems from 1953 to 1987. This means that nearly 1 million people may have been exposed to these harmful chemicals. As a result, anyone who lived or worked at Camp Lejeune for at least 30 days during this period may now be entitled to compensation for their injuries.
Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Claims
We exist to help military veterans harmed by the contaminated water at Camp Lejeune to get the financial benefits they deserve. We’re ready to help you — at no out-of-pocket cost to you or your family.
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What Happened at Camp Lejeune?
“Filing for relief under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 won’t affect your eligibility for VA disability or health care benefits. If the court awards you relief under this law (or if a court awarded relief in the past), this won’t affect the amount of your VA disability payments or your eligibility for VA health care.”
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Toxic Chemicals
The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) determined that the Camp Lejeune water wells contained:
What Are the Health Effects of Camp Lejeune's Water Contamination?
There are a number of health issues directly connected to the Camp Lejeune Water Contamination.
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Veterans of Camp Lejeune
Camp Lejeune veterans benefits are available through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Camp Lejeune VA Benefits
Camp Lejeune veterans may be eligible for free medical services from the VA as part of the Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act.
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VA Survivors Benefits
With the new Camp Lejeune Justice Act, loved ones of Camp Lejeune water contamination victims may be able to pursue a legal claim.
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Which Veterans Are Affected?
U.S. Marine personnel, U.S. Navy personnel, civilian workers, and their family members may have been affected.
Affected Camp Lejeune Veterans
Hear from our founder, Chris Carberg, on how losing his dad to Camp Lejeune bladder cancer became the driving force behind our relentless pursuit of justice for every Camp Lejeune victim. View Transcript.
Duration: 02 min 43 sec
I used to ask my dad, “What was it like when you were a Marine, or when you were formerly a Marine?” And he would correct me every time, he’d say, “You’re never formerly a Marine. It’s never something in the past. Once you’re a Marine, you’re a Marine for life.”
My name is Chris Carberg and my father was United States Marine John Carberg, who passed away from bladder cancer.
My dad was 17 years old when he joined the Marines. And his dad was a Marine, his brother was a Marine. It was something in our whole family that we were proud of. He lived on a military base.
My father was at Camp Lejeune for, I believe less than 60 days. He had no idea that there was anything wrong with the water.
And to think that people were spending their last moments, before they were deployed to dangerous situations, being poisoned is absolutely infuriating. We had families at Camp Lejeune. We had families on the base. We had mothers who were pregnant drinking that water.
What changed with the PACT Act and with the Camp Lejeune Act of 2022, is that for the first time, the government lowered and dropped its own immunity to being prosecuted. Veterans, their family members, they are able for the first time to file lawsuits against the government.
My dad never cared about his legacy, but what he cared about was his family. He cared about my mom, he cared about me and my sister. He cared about us. and I think that what he would want is what he always wanted. For his family to be taken care of, for my mom to be taken care of. My dad would never do something like this for himself, but he would do it for my mom in a heartbeat.
When my son and daughter ask me eventually, “What happened to Pop-pop?” I have to tell them the truth, which was that, “Well, Pop-pop was serving his country proudly. He did everything the right way, doing that that he could.” And now it’s our turn, it’s our turn to care for him and while he was sick and alive, we fought for him. We did our very best.
It’s our job as families to honor the memory of our loved ones by fighting on their behalf when they can’t fight for themselves anymore.
How We Can Help
After decades of investigations, research studies, and tireless advocacy, new laws may allow Camp Lejeune water contamination victims to file lawsuits against the federal government.
If you or a loved one lived or worked on the base for at least 30 days between August 1, 1953, and December 31, 1987, you may be eligible to file a Camp Lejeune water contamination lawsuit.
Financial Compensation for Camp Lejeune Veterans
With the new Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022, veterans and their loved ones may now be eligible for financial compensation, even if they were denied in the past or are currently receiving benefits.
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