The bill will allow family members to take legal action besides receiving VA benefits
In 2012, Congress passed the Honoring America's Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act, which offered certain benefits to those who had been exposed to toxic chemicals from drinking water at the military base. This applied both to veterans and their affected family members if they met certain eligibility criteria.
This bill would provide healthcare benefits to family members, but not VA compensation benefits. On the other hand, a Marine veteran would be able to receive healthcare benefits and VA disability compensation. However, in 2017, Congress passed another statute, granting additional benefits and expanding on the conditions associated with water contamination at Camp Lejeune.
The Camp Lejeune Justice Act, which passed on June 16, 2022, is different than the previous bills. Not only does it offer healthcare and disability benefits to affected family members, but it also provides a legal route for these people to seek compensation for their health problems related to drinking contaminated water.
Our attorneys will provide you with assistance if you are a toxic exposure victim
Since 1990, our law firm has been specializing in toxic exposure cases, and many of our clients are veterans and their family members.
If you were stationed at Camp Lejeune for at least 30 consecutive days between 1953 and 1987 and now struggle with a related health issue, you may be eligible to file a Camp Lejeune water contamination claim/lawsuit and a VA claim.
All you have to do to start the legal process if you are a family member is send in your military records, which you must retrieve, and your medical records. Following a thorough evaluation of your case, we will determine whether you qualify for compensation and VA benefits.
If you do, our legal team will promptly begin preparing your claim for submission, and, since this process entails minimal involvement on your part, you can go on as usual with your life until resolution, as we know that toxic exposure victims are usually in a lot of pain. Eventually, you may receive the compensation and the VA benefits you are entitled to.
