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Camp Lejeune contaminated water
From 1953 to 1987, the water at Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River had harmful chemicals in it. If you were there long enough and have one of the conditions below, VA presumes your service caused it.
We built these lists with AI from the regulations, the U.S. Code and VA.gov, so please check the official text too.
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Who qualifies
At least 30 days in total (they don't have to be in a row) at Camp Lejeune or Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, between August 1, 1953, and December 31, 1987. Veterans, Reservists and National Guard members can qualify.
- Camp Lejeune or Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, for 30 days or more in total (the days don't have to be in a row). This includes Reserve and National Guard members. (August 1, 1953, to December 31, 1987)38 CFR 3.307(a)(7)(iii)
Conditions VA presumes (8)
- Adult leukemia38 CFR 3.309(f)(4)
- Aplastic anemia and other myelodysplastic syndromes38 CFR 3.309(f)(7)
- Bladder cancer38 CFR 3.309(f)(8)
- Kidney cancer38 CFR 3.309(f)(1)
- Liver cancer38 CFR 3.309(f)(2)
- Multiple myeloma38 CFR 3.309(f)(5)
- Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma38 CFR 3.309(f)(3)
- Parkinson's disease38 CFR 3.309(f)(6)
Time limit
There is no time limit.
You'd still need to show
- A current diagnosis of the condition from a doctor or other medical provider.
- Records that show your qualifying service, such as your DD214, orders, or unit or ship records.
- A discharge that isn't dishonorable.
Even when a condition is on a list, VA can still decide it was caused by something else if there is evidence of that (the presumption can be rebutted).
VA disability compensation is separate from lawsuits under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022.
The law: 38 CFR 3.307(a)(7) · 38 CFR 3.309(f)
On VA.gov: Camp Lejeune water contamination
Regulation text current as of October 15, 2026. This is general information from a free tool, not legal or medical advice, and not a decision. Only VA decides claims.
What to do next
VetEZ Claim is free, from VetClaims Alliance, a nonprofit. You review, sign and send each form yourself.
1. File an Intent to File (VA Form 21-0966)
It tells VA you plan to file. If you file your claim within 1 year, VA can pay you back to the date of your Intent to File.
2. File your claim (VA Form 21-526EZ)
List each condition. You can attach your evidence or send it later.
Did VA deny this condition before?
If it was added to a presumptive list after VA denied it, you can ask VA to look again with a Supplemental Claim (VA Form 20-0995). Open in your browser
3. Gather your evidence
- A current diagnosis of the condition from a doctor or other medical provider.
- Records that show your qualifying service, such as your DD214, orders, or unit or ship records.
- A discharge that isn't dishonorable.
- Orders or other official records that show the dates you were at Camp Lejeune or MCAS New River.