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Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Screener

From 1953 to 1987, drinking water at Camp Lejeune and MCAS New River was contaminated. Veterans and family members who lived or served there may qualify for VA health care, disability compensation for presumptive conditions, or family reimbursement -- separate from lawsuits under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act.

What you get

  • The 8 presumptive conditions for veteran disability compensation: adult leukemia; aplastic anemia and other myelodysplastic syndromes; bladder cancer; kidney cancer; liver cancer; multiple myeloma; non-Hodgkin's lymphoma; Parkinson's disease
  • The 15 covered health conditions for VA health care (veterans and family): the 8 presumptive conditions plus esophageal cancer, breast cancer, renal toxicity, female infertility, scleroderma, neurobehavioral effects, and hepatic steatosis -- with notes on family member reimbursement
  • A structured eligibility check for veterans (service location, 30 cumulative days Aug 1953--Dec 1987, discharge status) and for family members (relationship, residence, diagnosis)
  • Plain-English guidance on filing VA claims vs understanding the separate Camp Lejeune Justice Act civil claim path
  • Suggested reminders for filing and next steps

Who this is for

Veterans who served at Camp Lejeune or MCAS New River, family members who lived on base during the contamination period, and anyone weighing VA benefits alongside a possible civil claim.

Common situations this tool handles

  • You were stationed at Camp Lejeune in the 1980s and were later diagnosed with kidney cancer. You are not sure if you meet the 30-day rule or which program to use.
  • Your parent was a dependent spouse who lived on base; you were born during the qualifying years and now have a covered condition. You want to know if the family member program applies.
  • You heard about the Camp Lejeune Justice Act and want to understand how a lawsuit relates to filing for VA disability.

What your analysis looks like

Sample analysis for illustration. Your output will reflect your specific document and situation.

WHAT HAPPENED AT CAMP LEJEUNE

Industrial solvents and fuel compounds contaminated wells serving base housing and facilities. Exposure affected service members, families, and civilian workers over decades before the worst sources were removed.

YOUR ELIGIBILITY ASSESSMENT

Based on your description of 14 months of active-duty orders at Camp Lejeune between 1984 and 1985 and a current diagnosis of multiple myeloma, you meet the cumulative 30-day service window and have a presumptive condition for disability compensation if discharge was not dishonorable.

HOW TO APPLY

1. File a disability claim at va.gov/disability stating Camp Lejeune presumptive conditions.

2. Gather your DD-214 and medical records linking the diagnosis.

3. For family reimbursement, use VA Form 10-10068 and evidence of on-base residence.

[Full Justice Act distinction and VSO guidance follow...]

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Questions about this tool

What are the eight presumptive conditions for veterans?

Adult leukemia; aplastic anemia and other myelodysplastic syndromes; bladder cancer; kidney cancer; liver cancer; multiple myeloma; non-Hodgkin's lymphoma; and Parkinson's disease. If you meet service requirements, VA presumes service connection for these conditions.

Can family members get benefits if the veteran is deceased?

Eligible family members may qualify for health care cost reimbursement for covered conditions if they lived on base at least 30 cumulative days during the qualifying period and meet relationship and documentation requirements. Use VA Form 10-10068 and the dedicated family member program instructions.

Is a Camp Lejeune lawsuit the same as a VA claim?

No. VA disability and health programs are separate from civil claims under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act. You may pursue both, but settlements can be coordinated with VA benefits you already received. Legal questions belong to a qualified attorney; VSOs help with VA claims.

How it works

  1. Upload your document. Photo or PDF of your medical bill, EOB, denial letter, or COBRA notice. No account needed to start.
  2. We review it. Bill Advantage reviews your document against healthcare billing rules, insurance regulations, and common error patterns, reflecting the knowledge of healthcare billing professionals, encoded into a system that works in minutes, not days.
  3. You get answers. Receive a plain-English explanation of exactly what happened and why. For most tools, a ready-to-send dispute or appeal letter is included. Save results to your Healthcare Finance Tracker, set reminders for follow-up deadlines, and build a complete record of your healthcare finances over time.

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