Camp Lejeune Water Contamination is a Presumptive Service Connection

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Camp Lejeune Water Contamination is a Presumptive Service Connection.
Camp Lejeune Water Contamination

Camp Lejeune Water Contamination is a Presumptive Service Connection. Veterans can claim certain illnesses they may have contracted in Camp Lejeune, even if they cannot connect the disability to the contaminated water. A Veteran may qualify by showing they were stationed at Camp Lejeune during the qualifying period of time and have an approved disability.

What is the presumptive service connection?

What is a presumptive service connection? A presumptive service connection assumes a link between the medical condition and the veteran’s service. Therefore, making it easier for a veteran to prove their Camp Lejeune service connected condition due to water contamination is service connected. The general rule requires the veteran to show the disability is connected to service in order to receive service connected compensation.

How to qualify for Camp Lejeune presumptive pay

Veterans may qualify for veterans compensation if they served at Camp Lejeune for at least 30 cumulative days between August 1, 1953, and December 31, 1987. It is very important to understand the rules that apply for the Camp Lejeune water contamination benefits because you may receive presumptive compensation.

Conditions that qualify for Camp Lejeune water contamination

  • Adult leukemia
  • Aplastic anemia
  • Bladder cancer
  • Kidney cancer
  • Liver cancer
  • Multiple myeloma
  • Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma
  • Other myelodysplastic syndromes
  • Parkinson’s disease

Investigations showed contamination in the water

The investigators determined toxic contaminants existed in the water supply, therefore causing serious medical conditions. As a result the VA passed the Honoring America’s Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act of 2012. In conclusion, veterans can receive presumptive compensation for Camp Lejeune water contamination.

Qualify for presumptive disability

You can qualify for presumptive service connection by showing a clean discharge record, served at Camp Lejeune during the required period of time, and if you have a listed condition. Service-Connected Diseases and Injuries Qualify Most Veterans for Disability Benefits. Veterans stationed at Camp Lejeune are eligible for presumptive compensation due to water contamination. In conclusion, Camp Lejeune water contamination is a presumptive service connection

Disability Help Group represents disabled veterans. If you have questions about your rating, benefits, date of onset, qualifying medical condition or other question, call us at 800-800-3332. Camp Lejeune veterans and family members can click here to talk to an expert on Camp Lejeune Water Contamination.

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