by Jim Fausone
Veteran Disability Lawyer
We often get asked by veterans with disabilities “Could it be from the toxic water at Marine Camp Lejeune?”. This is a difficult question and proving a medical nexus is a challenge. The VA has not been receptive to such claims. It is kind of like how they treat Blue Water Navy claims, it makes sense but you cannot get VA to agree that the exposure resulted in the disability. The solution may have to be provided by Congress. A bill has been introduced to help those exposed to toxic water at Camp Lejeune - but it is not clear that it will become law. You can read more at:
http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/06/10/2260727/vote-on-lejeune-contamination.html
To learn more or to contact a Veterans disability lawyer, Veterans disability attorney, Veterans lawyer, or Veterans attorney call 1.800.693.4800 or visit Legalhelpforveterans.com
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Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Camp Lejeune Water
by Jim Fausone
Veteran Disability Attorney
Every week we receive emails from Marine veterans who are concerned that they have been exposed to contaminated drinking water at Marine Base Camp Lejeune, NC. The water was contaminated with trichloroethylene (TCE), tetrachloroethylene (PCE), benzene and vinyl chloride. Many young men passed thru Camp Lejeune from the 1950s to the mid-1980s when the wells were shut off. VA has been reluctant to recognize the medical nexus of exposure to contaminated drinking water and various disabilities.
The VA decided last fall to consolidate all its Lejeune-related claims at a regional office in Louisville, Ky. The two US Senators from North Carolina are pushing a legislative fix to this problem. Creating a presumption for that medical nexus will be important for many families. This legislation is worth supporting and keeping track of.
Read more: http://www.mcclatchydc.com/2011/02/03/108067/hagan-burr-push-anew-to-help-camp.html##ixzz1CzRcO8xR
To learn more or to contact a Veterans disability lawyer, Veterans disability attorney, Veterans lawyer, or Veterans attorney call 1.800.693.4800 or visit Legalhelpforveterans.com
Veteran Disability Attorney
Every week we receive emails from Marine veterans who are concerned that they have been exposed to contaminated drinking water at Marine Base Camp Lejeune, NC. The water was contaminated with trichloroethylene (TCE), tetrachloroethylene (PCE), benzene and vinyl chloride. Many young men passed thru Camp Lejeune from the 1950s to the mid-1980s when the wells were shut off. VA has been reluctant to recognize the medical nexus of exposure to contaminated drinking water and various disabilities.
The VA decided last fall to consolidate all its Lejeune-related claims at a regional office in Louisville, Ky. The two US Senators from North Carolina are pushing a legislative fix to this problem. Creating a presumption for that medical nexus will be important for many families. This legislation is worth supporting and keeping track of.
Read more: http://www.mcclatchydc.com/2011/02/03/108067/hagan-burr-push-anew-to-help-camp.html##ixzz1CzRcO8xR
To learn more or to contact a Veterans disability lawyer, Veterans disability attorney, Veterans lawyer, or Veterans attorney call 1.800.693.4800 or visit Legalhelpforveterans.com
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