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According to a new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association, veterans and their family members who were exposed to
contaminated water while living at Camp Lejeune from the early 1950s to the late 1980s are 70% more likely to develop Parkinson's disease than other service members. These findings are the latest confirmation of the lifelong health effects of the toxic water at the Marine Corps base. 1 in every 370 troops participating in the research showed signs of Parkinson’s disease.
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Cleanup of contaminated military sites will take decades without more funding
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Funding to clean up toxic military sites is not keeping up with the rising costs of the work, potentially pushing back completion of the efforts by decades. The Department of Defense has stated that at least 707 military
sites may have lingering contamination related to PFAS, also known as 'forever chemicals.' A new analysis released by the Environmental Working Group says the cost for cleaning up the toxic chemicals spiked by $3.7 billion from 2016 to 2021, totaling about $31 billion, but budget increases were comparatively small.
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The road to justice is long for Camp Lejeune Marines
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It is estimated that more than 1 million people were likely exposed to the toxic waters at Camp Lejeune. In Aug. 2022 after the passing of the PACT Act, half of those people had filed claims asking for the government to
make right what happened to its Marines, their families, and others on the base — but no offers from the government have been extended. Without those offers, the claimants have been forced into litigation if they want justice, a process that will likely take years.
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VA rating for chronic pain
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You can’t remember the last time you weren’t in pain. You ache when you try to do even the most basic tasks, but it seems like you hurt even more when you rest. You just want the pain to disappear, so you can live
your life again. If you’re suffering from chronic pain syndrome and associated health conditions, you may want to consider whether you qualify for VA disability for chronic pain.
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Did you live or work at Camp Lejeune before 1987 and now have a health condition? You may be eligible to take legal action and seek a
financial settlement from the U.S. government.
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What You Need to Know About the Camp Lejeune Lawsuit
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"I thank the law office of Woods & Woods very very much. From day one the professionalism was there. Never was there any type of conflict or miscommunication between us. They kept me well informed about my case and what was going on."
- P.B., a Navy veteran from Texas
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