Toxic Exposure
Camp Lejeune Water & Cancer Nexus Letters
From 1953 to 1987, drinking water at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune was contaminated with industrial solvents and other chemicals. Veterans, family members, and workers who were there may have been affected.
About Camp Lejeune Water Contamination
The VA recognizes several conditions as presumptive for those who served at Camp Lejeune for at least 30 cumulative days during that period, and the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 created an additional path for affected individuals.
A specialty opinion can clarify the medical connection between contaminated-water exposure and an oncologic diagnosis when a claim or claim type calls for it.
Camp Lejeune Cancers We Review
- Bladder cancer
- Kidney cancer
- Liver cancer
- Non-Hodgkin lymphoma
- Adult leukemia
- Multiple myeloma
An Honest, Evidence-Based Opinion
Eligibility depends on your time and dates at Camp Lejeune and your diagnosis. A nexus letter never guarantees approval; final decisions rest with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Talk Through Your Case With a Cancer Specialist
Start with a focused VA Case Strategy Consult to find out whether a specialty nexus opinion may be medically appropriate for your claim.