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Camp Pendleton leaders sent a notice to service members and civilians who live and work on the base's north end last week, alerting them
that recent testing indicated their drinking water contained higher-than-desired levels of PFAS, a potentially carcinogenic chemical Steps are being taken to bring the PFAS back down below 20 parts per trillion, the threshold set by the state’s Department of Drinking Water.
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Camp Lejeune health claims stalled
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The process of compensating people affected by the water contamination at Camp Lejeune is moving at a snail’s pace since Congress passed a law last August allowing victims to sue for damages. Federal officials say more
than a million people may have been exposed between 1953 and 1987 when the base’s water was polluted with surface wastes migrating into the groundwater used for wells. A growing percentage of cases are becoming wrongful death suits rather than damage claims for illnesses as more individuals sickened by the water die due to their conditions.
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Veterans groups sue for info on toxic exposures at Uzbek Air Base blamed for causing cancer
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Veterans' advocacy groups sued the U.S. Department of Defense, seeking records at an air base in Uzbekistan. The toxic conditions at the base are being blamed for causing cancer and other illnesses among troops who served there. The lawsuit accuses military officials of withholding information about hazardous materials — including uranium, chemical weapons, and asbestos — that were on the Karshi-Khanabad Air Base during U.S. operations there from 2001 to 2005.
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What families should know before a veteran's death
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Various benefits are available for veterans' survivors. Surviving spouses and other family members of deceased veterans may be eligible for thousands of dollars a month in VA benefits. However, collecting these benefits
means someone has to know exactly what to do when the veteran passes and where to locate the necessary documents. Families and veterans can prepare today for the future.
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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
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