It has been recognized that there were contaminants (volatile organic compounds) in the water supply at the following two locations:
Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina; and
Marine Corps Air Station, New River, North Carolina.
The following locations fall within those locations:
Camp Geiger;
Camp Johnson;
Camp Knox;
Hadnot Point;
Holcomb Boulevard;
Montfort Point;
Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune; and
Tarawa Terrace.
SPECIAL NOTE:
If you were stationed at Cherry Point and say had an appointment at the Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune. That appointment WILL be considered being exposed for at least one day!
Eligibility
Active Duty, Reservists, and National Guard members and who served at least 30 days (consecutive OR non-consecutive) between:
August 1, 1953 and December 31, 1987
At either Camp Lejeune and/or Air Station New River.
Diseases
The Veteran may develop any of these diseases at any point before their death. HOWEVER the condition(s) severity MUST have been at least 10% at some point!
Aplastic anemia and other myelodysplastic syndromes;
Health Care
These Veterans are also eligible for Priority Group 5 health care from the Veterans Health Administration.
Frequently Asked Question
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Sometimes the VBA makes a mistake or they are missing evidence that would indicate you are an eligible Veteran with a diagnosed condition. If this happens, it is strongly recommended that you seek out the assistance of a VSO to help you file an Appeal.
Additionally,
If there is documentation that during service the Veteran's exposure was due to their own willful misconduct or that after the Veteran's separation there was a supervening condition or event that was more than likely the etiology of the disease, the Veteran may be denied service-connection.