Camp Lejeune, NC
What Happened Here
Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune had contaminated drinking water for over 30 years. Toxins included trichloroethylene (TCE), perchloroethylene (PCE), benzene, and vinyl chloride from leaking fuel storage tanks and off-base dry cleaning operations. Veterans who served at least 30 days are covered.
Known Exposures
✅ Presumptive Conditions
No nexus letter needed!These conditions are presumptive — the VA assumes they are connected to your service at this location. You only need to prove you were there during the qualifying dates.
| Condition | Diagnostic Code | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ✅ | Adult leukemia | — | VA presumptive for Camp Lejeune exposure. |
| ✅ | Aplastic anemia/myelodysplastic syndromes | DC 7716 | See also DC 7725 for myelodysplastic syndromes. |
| ✅ | Bladder cancer | — | VA presumptive for Camp Lejeune exposure. |
| ✅ | Kidney cancer | — | VA presumptive for Camp Lejeune exposure. |
| ✅ | Liver cancer | — | VA presumptive for Camp Lejeune exposure. |
| ✅ | Multiple myeloma | DC 7712 | VA presumptive for Camp Lejeune exposure. |
| ✅ | Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma | DC 7715 | VA presumptive for Camp Lejeune exposure. |
| ✅ | Parkinson's disease | — | VA presumptive for Camp Lejeune exposure. |
⚠️ Associated Conditions
Additional evidence may be neededThese conditions are associated with exposure at this location but are not currently VA presumptive. You may still qualify, but will need additional medical evidence and possibly a nexus letter.
| Condition | Diagnostic Code | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ⚠️ | Breast cancer | — | Associated condition; VA healthcare coverage may apply, but it is not presumptive. |
| ⚠️ | Esophageal cancer | — | Associated condition; additional medical evidence is usually required. |
| ⚠️ | Female infertility | — | Associated condition; additional medical evidence is usually required. |
| ⚠️ | Hepatic steatosis | — | Associated condition; additional medical evidence is usually required. |
| ⚠️ | Kidney disease | — | Associated condition; additional medical evidence is usually required. |
| ⚠️ | Lung cancer | — | Associated condition; additional medical evidence is usually required. |
| ⚠️ | Miscarriage | — | Associated condition; additional medical evidence is usually required. |
| ⚠️ | Neurobehavioral effects | — | Associated condition; additional medical evidence is usually required. |
| ⚠️ | Renal toxicity | — | Associated condition; additional medical evidence is usually required. |
| ⚠️ | Scleroderma | — | Associated condition; additional medical evidence is usually required. |
What This Means For Your Claim
You only need to prove you were at this location during the qualifying dates. No nexus letter needed. The VA presumes the condition is connected to your service. File directly and cite the applicable presumptive authority (PACT Act, Camp Lejeune Justice Act, etc.).
You may still qualify, but you will likely need additional evidence — a nexus letter from a medical provider, treatment records, and documentation of your exposure. A VSO or VA-accredited attorney can help build the strongest case.
Were you at Camp Lejeune, NC?
If you served here during the qualifying dates, you may be eligible for benefits.