The legacy of Camp Lejeune not only bears the weight of military prowess but also the burden of its association with a series of health ailments,
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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.
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- 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
Bladder Cancer and the Camp Lejeune Water Contamination: What Veterans Need to Know
For over three decades, from 1953 to 1987, a silent yet dangerous threat loomed over the U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, North
Learn MoreFirefighting Foam & PFAS-What You Need to Know as a Veteran (June 2023 Update)
As a veteran, you may have been exposed to toxic firefighting foam (AFFF) and potentially hazardous chemicals known as PFAS. In this blog post, we
Learn MoreHow a Will Can Help Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Victims Preserve Their VA Disability Benefits and Estate
The Camp Lejeune water contamination tragedy is one of the most heartbreaking environmental disasters in U.S. military history. For decades,
Learn MoreNew Benefits for Toxic Exposure Survivors: How the PACT Act Helps Dependents of Veterans
If you’re the surviving spouse or child survivor of a Veteran who died from a toxic exposure-related condition, you may qualify for VA
Learn MoreBurn Pit Compensation and Ratings for Presumptive Conditions
The use of burn pits was a common way to get rid of waste at military sites in Iraq and Afghanistan. Many veterans are suffering from long-term
Learn MoreThe Silent Killer: How Asbestos at Bases Like Fort Knox Could Be Destroying Veterans Lives
Fort Knox, located in the heart of Kentucky, is known for its rich military history and iconic status as a symbol of American
Learn MoreCamp Lejeune Toxic Water Contamination: Guide to Veteran & Family Benefits
U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune is an east coast military base in Jacksonville, North Carolina. It's currently part of a combined
Learn MoreDangers of Asbestos Exposure in the Military
Individuals who served the United States armed forces may have experienced asbestos exposure in the military. Asbestos is a dangerous
Learn MoreThe Dangers of Burn Pits: Symptoms and Diseases
Burn pits are well-known in the military community, but the reasons they exist, why they are used and the dangers that accompany them are less
Learn MoreNeurobehavioral Effects Related to Camp Lejeune
Certain United States military veterans may be eligible for disability benefits based on presumptive conditions. In these cases, veterans do not need
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
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