海军陆战队退伍军人may soon be able to pursue legal action for exposure toLejeune营地不安全的水。On August 10, 2022, the Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022 was signed into law by President Biden. This act allows veterans to seek compensation for与受污染的水暴露有关的健康状况。
美国退伍军人事务部（VA）记录显示了1953年至1987年基地的水污染的证据。据估计，近一百万营地Lejeune居民，工人和退伍军人may have been exposed to unsafe chemicals during that time.
New Act Allows Veterans to File for Additional Compensation
The act, also known as the Honoring Our PACT Act, had been back and forth between the House and Senate since early summer. Now, it has been signed into law by President Biden.
该法案包括2022年的《 Lejeune司法法》。该法案的这一部分允许在基地接触被污染的水的人以收回有关相关健康问题的损害。这包括在基地工作，生活或出席的人。
希望提交的个人必须符合一些标准，才能符合损害赔偿。他们一定是：
- Present at Camp Lejeune between August 1, 1953, and December 31, 1987
- Exposed to the contaminated water for 30 or more days
- 被诊断出患有与暴露于Lejeune营地中污染物的健康状况有关的健康状况
For Camp Lejeune victims, there are about 40 conditions that may qualify for compensation.
2022年的《勒吉恩司法法》还概述了战争毒性暴露基金的成本。该基金将由VA管理。其目的是支付与兵役期间与环境危害相关的医疗保健费用。该基金将保持两年。
该法案扩大了在Lejeune营地接触有毒化学物质的退伍军人所提供的权利。成功的诉讼可以帮助退伍军人支付治疗费用并为家人提供服务。
个人应该说话机智h an experienced law firm to learn aboutCamp Lejeune water contamination claim options。
Lejeune Camp退伍军人的其他医疗保健和薪酬选择
以前，暴露于受污染的Lejeune水域的退伍军人无法提起法律诉讼。但是，他们受到一些政府的福利。
The Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act of 2012
《 2012年的Lejeune Camp Family法案》的《关怀Camp Lejeune家庭法》允许个人从与VA附属的护理中心获得医疗保健，即使他们没有与有毒的暴露有关的健康状况。
Eligible veterans must have served on active duty at Camp Lejeune for at least 30 days between August 1, 1953, and December 31, 1987. Family members who resided at Camp Lejeune for the same window may also be eligible for healthcare reimbursement.
Under the Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act of 2012, veterans who experienced any of the following conditions are eligible for no-cost health care:
- Bladder cancer
- 乳腺癌
- 食道癌
- 女性不育症
- Hepatic steatosis
- 肾癌
- 白血病
- Lung cancer
- Miscarriage
- 多发性骨髓瘤
- 骨髓增生综合征
- 神经行为效应
- Non-Hodgkin lymphoma
- Renal toxicity
- Scleroderma
每月VA福利
Individuals who experienced health issues related to the toxic water may be eligible forVA benefits。Qualifying veterans, reservists and guardsmen may be eligible for these benefits. Eligible individuals must have served at Camp Lejeune for at least 30 cumulative days from August 1953 – December 1987. They must also not have received a dishonorable discharge.
此外，要获得每月VA福利支付的资格，合格的当事方必须诊断出以下一个或多个条件：
- 成人白血病
- 增生性贫血和其他骨髓增生综合征
- Bladder cancer
- 肾癌
- Liver cancer
- 多发性骨髓瘤
- Non-Hodgkin lymphoma
- 帕金森氏病
Family members with these health conditions may also be eligible for monthly benefits.
新的纪念我们的PACT法案扩大了先前提供的福利和赔偿。即使是以前获得VA福利的个人也有资格提起诉讼以单独赔偿。
Lejeune营地接触毒素的历史
In 1980, scientists discovered the first evidence of drinking water contamination at Camp Lejeune. With further analysis, the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) found contamination of the water had been ongoing for decades.
The contamination at Camp Lejeune was present in three on-base water supply wells. Although the contaminated supply wells were addressed in 1985, exposure was possible until the end of 1987. Contaminants found in Camp Lejeune water included:
- Benzene
- 高氯乙烯（PCE）
- Trichloroethylene (TCE)
- 氯乙烯
- Other compounds
These chemicals are known as volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Exposure to these chemicals may have resulted in the development of any of the conditions listed above.
石棉风险对退伍军人
Toxic materials were often found in military bases countrywide.石棉特别是，经常用于基地建筑物的建造。VA福利可用于开发相关条件的石棉暴露的退伍军人，例如万博专业版。
For veterans diagnosed with mesothelioma, VA benefits may total over $3,000 monthly. Family members may also be eligible for benefits. If you were暴露于石棉或军事基地的任何其他污染物，与experienced lawyerto discover your rights.
