Contaminated drinking water at Camp Lejeune, and the claims that followed.
Between 1953 and 1987, an estimated one million people were exposed to industrial solvents and chemicals in the base water supply.
- 170,000
- Claims filed
- $850M+ offered
- Recovered to date
- 2
- Studies cited
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Overview
Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in North Carolina supplied drinking water contaminated with volatile organic compounds — including trichloroethylene (TCE), perchloroethylene (PCE), and benzene — to service members, families, and civilian workers from August 1953 through December 1987. The Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 (CLJA) created a legal avenue for those harmed to pursue compensation outside the ordinary VA framework.
Who may qualify
- Served, lived, or worked at Camp Lejeune for at least 30 days between August 1953 and December 1987
- A diagnosis of one of the recognized conditions: kidney cancer, liver cancer, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, leukemias, bladder cancer, Parkinson's disease, or other qualifying illness
- Medical records or service documents supporting your presence on base
- A claim first filed with the VA or through the administrative process under the CLJA
Documented injuries & conditions
Medical studies & evidence
Contaminated Water at Camp Lejeune
National Academies · 2009
Litigation updates
2026-04-12
Elective compensation process continues
The court continues to process administrative claims through the elective settlement option before returning remaining cases to the litigation track.
Frequently asked questions
The Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 allows those exposed to contaminated water at the base to file claims for harm. It is a separate legal path from VA disability benefits.
Your Camp Lejeune Water Contamination claim may still be viable.
Limitations periods vary by state and by claim type. A three-minute review confirms whether your file is still within the filing window.