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Camp Lejeune: Past Water Contamination
Were you at Camp Lejeune between 1957 and 1987?
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You may be eligible for VA health care. From the 1950s through the 1980s, people living or working at the U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, were potentially exposed to drinking water contaminated with industrial solvents, benzene, and other chemicals.
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Under a law signed Aug. 6, 2012 (215 KB) , Veterans and family members who served on active duty or resided at Camp Lejeune for 30 days or more between Jan. 1, 1957 and Dec. 31, 1987 may be eligible for medical care through VA for 15 health conditions.
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Learn more about Camp Lejeune health benefits and which conditions are covered.
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