Posted on Nov 19, 2021
Camp Lejune, NC; Anyone suffer from the poisoned water supply?
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I believe the time frame is mid 1950's to mid 1980's. I was there in the early 1970's and just wondering IF that is the cause of my bladder cancer. I underwent bladder resection in 2018 and so far so good.
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Cpl Edward Allen The best way to find out might be to file a disability claim. I was there and I have stomach issues which I believe may be connected but the VA says there is not, at least not yet anyways.
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Bladder cancer is included in VA’s list of exposure conditions at Lejeune. https://www.va.gov/disability/eligibility/hazardous-materials-exposure/camp-lejeune-water-contamination/
Camp Lejeune water contamination health issues | Veterans Affairs
If you served at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune or Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River in North Carolina, you may have had contact with contaminants in the drinking water there. Scientific and medical evidence has shown an association between exposure to these contaminants during military service and development of certain diseases later on. If you have qualifying service at Camp Lejeune and a current diagnosis of one of the conditions...
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