VA Compensation for Camp Lejeune Water Contamination
Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, a military base in North Carolina, has a dark history of water contamination that has affected countless veterans who served there. This contamination, primarily caused by volatile organic compounds (VOCs) seeping into the groundwater, has led to severe health issues among veterans and their families. Leah will explore the origins of the background of Camp Lejeune, the toxic exposures veterans faced, and how the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has addressed disability claims for those affected. Understanding the VA’s eligibility criteria for presumptive conditions is crucial for veterans and their families seeking compensation and health care benefits.