Processing Disability Claims Based on Exposure to Contaminated Drinking Water at Camp Lejeune

My father was stationed at CL pre 1987. Our family lived off base for a time and then moved on in 1988 to 89 at Paradise Point. Prior to our official move, we still used base facilities heavily and visited family at TT extensively for a few years prior to our move. We utilized Onslow beach, pools etc. I would stay on a cot overnight with my dad when he had duty and eat in the mess hall. I was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer in 2011 that is not caused by hormones. Very little is know about the aggressive cancer other it is likely linked to environmental factors. I have no genetic family history of the disease. My father suffers from multiple autoimmune diseases and likely has cancer that he has been treating holistically due to fear of the VA. I hope to find justice in all of this. Every Marine, dependent and civilian worker that stepped foot on that base should be compensated and cared for if needed. The Corps lied... the govt lied and they both continue to cover the full truth. I am praying for us all!

I think it is important that TCE is now noted as a carconegenic. It is good that cancer is brought out into the open because dealing with cancer is a life and death situation and there story needs to be told and I support them.
But there is a large group of Camp Lejeune Vets and their families who suffer from autoimmune diseases which causes devastating disabilities and a significant loss of their quality of living. Most are the Walking Dead. The rise in autoimmune diseases in the country as a whole is represented also in high numbers of people who have various forms of autoimmunity diseases. The 2011 EPA notes that there is a strong relationship between TCE and the formation of autoimmune diseases. "Strong" mean almost absolutely causing, like in the carcenogenic potential. But little is ever written on those patients with autoimmune diseases. Look at the Damp Lejeune registry's and what you will find is that Cancers and autoimmune diseases are neck to neck for being the most effected. Cancers and autoimmune diseases have serious impacts on the Veterans and their families lives. It is about time that autoimmune diseases comes to light and that a national registry be launched. I am for all Vets and family memebers who have been affected by these toxic chemicals in getting their benefits, I want the whole kalidescope of illness's to be bright to light. I have 5 different autoimmune diseases and have several other diseases that effect every systems in my body.
Jim Moreland PA-C, MHS

Tim King: Thanks Jim, semper fi.