Who Qualifies for the Camp Lejeune Lawsuit?

Do I Qualify for a Camp Lejeune Water Lawsuit?

The Camp Lejeune Justice Act makes it fairly simple to know if you qualify for a settlement. You may qualify for a Camp Lejeune settlement if:

You resided or worked at Camp Lejeune for at least 30 days between August 1, 1953 to December 31, 1987, and

You were diagnosed with a condition that can result from water contamination prior to August of 2022.

These conditions may apply to:

Marines stationed on base

Personnel who served at Former Marine Corps Air Station New River and/or MCAS Cherry Point

Army National Guardsmen who attended the base for training

Army Reserves who attended Camp Lejeune for military training

Military families stationed on the base

Parents of children who were potentially injured through toxic water exposure

Women who experienced miscarriage

Women who are experiencing fertility issues

Hospital, schools, and Marine Corps exchange (MCXs) employees

Civilian contractors

Anyone exposed to toxic water in utero

Children who went to school in base

The Camp Lejeune lawsuit payout per person will vary based on the length of exposure and the severity of your presenting medical conditions. Your settlement offer may also vary by the quality of your personal injury attorney. The Poole Law Group works with a consortium of mass tort firms to bring full, fair settlements on all Camp Lejeune water contamination lawsuits.

IMPORTANT NOTE: You do not need to have served in the Marine Corps to have spent time at Camp Lejeune. Members of the other branches of the military—Army, Navy, Air Force, National Guard, National Reserve, etc.—may also be affected.

Camp Lejeune Lawsuit Qualifying Medical Conditions

The Camp Lejeune Justice Act (CLJA) allows “certain individuals to sue and recover damages for harm from exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina between August 1, 1953, and December 31, 1987.” Please note: only individuals exposed to contaminated water for 30 days or more will qualify to recover damages under this act

Service members—veterans, reservists, National Guard members— as well as their children and family members, contractors, and civilians who were exposed to contaminants in the water supply at Camp Lejeune between August 1, 1953, through December 31, 1987, may have developed any one of these diseases:

Adult leukemia
Aplastic anemia
Bladder cancer
Kidney cancer
Liver cancer
Multiple myeloma
Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma
Parkinson’s disease
Bladder cancer
Breast cancer
Esophageal cancer
Female infertility
Hepatic steatosis
Kidney cancer
Leukemia
Lung cancer
Miscarriage
Multiple myeloma
Myelodysplastic syndromes
Neurobehavioral effects
Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma
Renal toxicity
Scleroderma
Major Cardiac Birth Defects

Can I file a Camp Lejeune water lawsuit on behalf of family members who lived, worked, or served on Camp Lejeune who died from a condition related to the toxic water?

Yes, the authorized representative of the deceased individual may file a claim on the individual's behalf.

“Camp Lejeune” includes Greater Sandy Run, Marine Corps Air Station New River, Camp Geiger, Camp Johnson/Montford Point, Tarawa Terrace, Holcomb Boulevard, Hadnot Point, Paradise Point, Onslow Beach Stone Bay Rifle Range.

Map Source: US Department of Veterans Affairs

Will a Claim Affect My Existing VA Coverage?

Section 804 of the Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act (PACT) allows anyone exposed to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune to file a claim with the Department of the Navy. This law, also called the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022, provides financial compensation for harm caused by exposure to the contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. According to the VA: “The PACT Act doesn’t affect VA benefits related to Camp Lejeune. The law does expand VA health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits and other toxic substances.”

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Did The Army Ever Train At Camp Lejeune?

Yes. The North Carolina Army Guard has tanks at Camp Lejeune, NC USMC base. When the 82nd wants to train with those tankers, they do so at this military base. The US Marine Corps may provide opposing forces for this exercise.

If you or a loved one served in the Army and spent 30 days or more on the US military base of Camp Lejeune, you may be entitled to compensation. Call Poole Law Group at 301-790-3600 for a free consultation.

Is Cherry Point Part Of Camp Lejeune?

MCAS Cherry Point is not part of the Camp Lejeune military base. However, former Marine Corps Air Station New River and MCAS Cherry Point personnel who also worked at Camp Lejeune military base may qualify to file a claim. Talk to an attorney today to discuss your claim, and to see if you qualify for compensation: 301-790-3600.

Is Camp Geiger Part Of Camp Lejeune?

Camp Geiger is part of the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune complex. Although not geographically connected, Camp Geiger is home to the United States Marine Corps School of Infantry East for all Marines recruited through the Eastern Recruiting Region.

Our experienced attorneys are standing by to help you with your claim. Please fill out our contact form, or simply call 301-790-3600 to discuss your case.