Camp Lejeune is a United States Marine Corps base in North Carolina. Here, between 1953 and 1987, people were subjected to a
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Being a member of the United States military comes with its own inherent risks and safety hazards but what about when those hazards could have been avoided? All too often, many of these hazards are invisible such as asbestos, radioactive materials, contaminants in the drinking water, and more that eventually lead to serious chronic conditions such as different cancers, respiratory issues, and others just to name some examples. Unfortunately, the U.S. Military has decades of toxic hazards that veterans were exposed to depending on when and where they served. In this section of our blog, we detail all the contaminants, hazardous materials, and toxic materials that we are aware of and what the path to VA disability benefits looks like for those issues. Normally, we would also speak of Agent Orange, a herbicide used during the Vietnam War, but the sheer amount of information uncovered about this chemical deserves its own section found here.
Here are our top 10 blogs on Toxic Exposure:
- What are the Dangers of Burn Pit Exposure?
- VA Benefits and Compensation for Burn Pit Exposure
- The Dangers of Fire Fighting Foam Explained!
- Camp Lejeune Water Contamination: VA Benefits
- Dangers of Asbestos Exposure in Military Service
- Fort McClellan and Toxic Exposures | VA Disability
- Guide to VA compensation for Kidney Cancer (Renal)
- VA Benefits for Jet Fuel Exposure
- RoundUp vs. Agent Orange: More Similar than You Think!
- Atomic Vets
Leukemia Camp LeJeune Lawsuits
Can military service cause leukemia? This is a common question asked in recent years by veterans, civilian workers, and their family members
Learn MoreCamp Lejeune Claims Process: Filing a Claim vs. a Lawsuit
Camp Lejeune is a U.S. Marine Corps base located in Jacksonville, North Carolina. In the 1980s, the U.S. Marine Corps learned that residents on this
Learn MoreCivilian Contractors on Camp Lejeune: Why You Should Be Receiving Compensation
Over the last few months, there has been a lot of focus on The Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022, which is part of the Promise to Address Comprehensive
Learn MoreTooth Decay Camp LeJeune Lawsuits (Dental conditions)
If you served at Camp Lejeune and are experiencing pain, lesions, or any other medical ailments with your teeth you may be eligible for Veterans
Learn MoreCamp LeJeune Female Infertility and Miscarriage Lawsuits
Something unspeakable happened in North Carolina between 1953-1987. Those living and working at U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune were continually
Learn MoreCamp LeJeune Breast Cancer Lawsuits and Disability
Something terrible happened to those living and working at U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in North Carolina between 1953 and 1987. They were
Learn MoreCamp LeJeune Bladder Cancer Lawsuits and Disability Benefits
Individuals who served at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune or those who worked at Marine Corps Air Station New River in North Carolina could have been
Learn MoreMultiple Myeloma due to Camp LeJeune Water Contamination
In the early 1980s, two on-base water supply systems at the Camp Lejeune Marine Corps base were contaminated with chemicals such as trichloroethylene
Learn MoreAplastic Anemia Camp LeJeune Lawsuits
Aplastic anemia is a rare but serious blood disorder that can develop when the bone marrow does not produce enough new blood cells. Basic biology
Learn MoreScleroderma, Camp Lejeune, and the Coming VA Presumptions
When an individual signs up for the Marines, they expect to put their life on the line. They know there is a chance that they will be shot at, put
Learn MoreExposed to Burn Pits; What Now?
The PACT Act was signed into law by President Biden on August 8, 2022, but active duty service members in Afghanistan, Syria, and Egypt are still
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