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Veterans Have Until August 2024 to File Claims Under Camp Lejeune Justice Act

The U.S. Navy and the Department of Justice have set a deadline of August 2024 for Camp Lejeune veterans who were diagnosed with cancer or other illnesses after serving at the marine base to file a claim and receive...more

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Summary of the Government's "Elective Option" for Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Claims

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On September 6, 2023, the Department of the Navy ("Navy") announced a framework for evaluating and potentially settling a limited number of claims brought under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act.  This framework, referred to as...more

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Will I Lose My Other Benefits? The Potential Impact of a Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Claim (Updated)

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Editor's Note: As of October 19, 2022, the Navy has updated its website with the following information: Claims filed with the TCU do not impact benefits or programs administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs...more

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Clear as Mud: What Diseases are Covered by the Camp Lejeune Justice Act?

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By now, you've heard the commercial and can probably say this line in your best "television infomercial" voice: "If you, a family member, or a loved one lived at Camp Lejeune for 30 days or more between the years 1953 and...more

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Honoring Our PACT Act Signed Into Law: Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Lawsuits Move Forward

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President Joe Biden signed the historic Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act into law today.   Veterans exposed to toxic chemicals during their service are now eligible for new benefits, and...more

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