The Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 provides an opportunity for service members and their families to pursue long-awaited justice for injuries caused by exposure to contaminated water while on the military base from 1953 to 1987. Shelby Roden Founding Partner, Robert Roden, served as a JAG officer and our firm has been intimately engaged with the Camp Lejeune project from its inception. In this article, we address the most commonly asked questions for Camp Lejeune claims:
Who is eligible to file a Camp Lejeune claim?
Marines, their family members, civilian federal employees, or any other party present at Camp Lejeune for at least 30 days between August 1, 1953, and December 31, 1987, who have a documented diagnosis of at least one of the recognized conditions linked to exposure from the toxic chemicals found in the water supply.
What is the first step in bringing a Camp Lejeune claim?
The first step in bringing your Camp Lejeune claim is filing an administrative claim form with JAG Tort Claims Unit. JAG has started the review process of the initial claim forms, and will likely request military, medical, and other exposure documents sometime in the near future to further review these claims.
When is the deadline to file the Camp Lejeune administrative claim form?
The deadline under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act is August 10, 2024.
Will filing a Camp Lejeune claim effect VA benefits?
No. VA benefits will NOT be effected nor reduced by any award received under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act. Likewise, filing and receiving payment for a Camp Lejeune claim now will NOT preclude you from filing for VA benefits in the future.
Shelby Roden was one of the first law firms in Alabama to file claims with JAG Tort Claims Unit, and we have the experience and expertise necessary to guide you and your family to a resolution of your Camp Lejeune claim.
If you or a loved one were at Camp Lejeune between 1953 and 1987, please contact an attorney at Shelby Roden today at 205-933-8383 for a free consultation.