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

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

9/11/2023 / Contamination , Department of Veterans Affairs , Documentation , Settlement , Toxic Exposure , U.S. Navy , Water

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

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

10/20/2022 / Contaminated Properties , Contamination , Department of Veterans Affairs , Disability Benefits , Medicaid , PACT Act

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

It's been just almost two months since the historic Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022 (PACT Act) was signed into law by President Joe Biden on August 10, 2022. Based on pervasive television...more

10/7/2022 / Contaminated Properties , Department of Veterans Affairs , Environmental Liability , Environmental Policies , Hazardous Substances , Veterans , Water

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

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

8/10/2022 / Contamination , Department of Veterans Affairs , Drinking Water , Toxic Chemicals , Veterans , Water Supplies

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