Camp Lejeune Water Contamination — VA Disability Rating & Claim Guide
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Monthly compensation for Camp Lejeune Water Contamination, based on your overall combined VA disability rating.
| Rating | Monthly (Alone) | Monthly (w/ Spouse) | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | $180.42 | — | $2,165.04 |
| 20% | $356.66 | — | $4,279.92 |
| 30% | $552.47 | $617.47 | $6,629.64 |
| 40% | $795.84 | $882.84 | $9,550.08 |
| 50% | $1,132.90 | $1,241.90 | $13,594.80 |
| 60% | $1,435.02 | $1,566.02 | $17,220.24 |
| 70% | $1,808.45 | $1,961.45 | $21,701.40 |
| 80% | $2,102.15 | $2,277.15 | $25,225.80 |
| 90% | $2,362.30 | $2,559.30 | $28,347.60 |
| 100% | $3,938.58 | $4,158.17 | $47,262.96 |
Common Symptoms
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Functional Limitations
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Rating Criteria for Toxic Exposure
General rating schedule for toxic exposureconditions. Your specific rating depends on severity documented in your C&P exam.
Painful motion or limitation of motion that is compensable
Moderate limitation of motion or functional impairment
Severe limitation of motion or significant functional loss
Unfavorable ankylosis or severe impairment
Extremely unfavorable ankylosis
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Peer-Reviewed Medical Evidence
Real, verified studies from PubMed/NIH that support a Camp Lejeune Water Contamination claim. Bring these citations to your accredited VSO or C&P exam — they help show your condition is recognized in the medical literature and, where noted, linked to other service-connected conditions.
JAMA Neurology, 2023 · PMID 37184848
Finding: In a population-based cohort of 340,489 Marines/Navy personnel (Camp Lejeune contaminated water with trichloroethylene >70-fold the permissible level vs uncontaminated Camp Pendleton), Camp Lejeune veterans had a 70% higher risk of Parkinson disease (odds ratio 1.70; 95% CI 1.39-2.07; P<.001), plus significantly increased rates of prodromal features (tremor, anxiety, erectile dysfunction).
Why it helps: Large, well-controlled veteran cohort study that supports a strong association between Camp Lejeune water exposure and Parkinson disease, directly relevant to a presumptive or direct service-connection claim.
Movement Disorders, 2024 · nexus to Parkinson's disease · PMID 38988230
Finding: Among 270 veterans with Parkinson disease from the Camp Lejeune cohort, those exposed to VOCs in residential water (median cumulative exposure >50-fold the permissible level) had shorter time to psychosis (adjusted HR 2.19), fracture (HR 2.44), and falls (HR 2.64), with a significant dose-response for falls (P trend 0.032).
Why it helps: Supports an association between the exposure and faster Parkinson progression and its downstream complications (falls, fractures, psychosis), useful when claiming secondary conditions that flow from service-connected Parkinson disease.
Environmental Health, 2024 · PMID 38961410
Finding: ATSDR cohort study (159,128 Camp Lejeune vs 168,406 Camp Pendleton personnel; follow-up 1979-2018) found elevated adjusted hazard ratios for cancers of the kidney (aHR 1.21), esophagus (aHR 1.24), and female breast (aHR 1.20), plus Parkinson disease, myelodysplastic syndrome, and chronic kidney disease (civilian aHR 1.88); smoking/alcohol bias analyses did not appreciably change findings.
Why it helps: Most recent and largest ATSDR mortality cohort, supporting an association between Camp Lejeune exposure and several presumptive cancers and Parkinson disease that underpin VA claims.
Environmental Health, 2014 · PMID 24552493
Finding: Retrospective cohort (154,932 Camp Lejeune vs 154,969 Camp Pendleton, 1979-2008) found elevated mortality hazard ratios at Camp Lejeune for all cancers (HR 1.10), kidney cancer (HR 1.35), liver cancer (HR 1.42), esophageal cancer (HR 1.43), multiple myeloma (HR 1.68), and ALS (HR 2.21 at high vinyl chloride exposure), with a monotonic exposure-response for kidney cancer.
Why it helps: Foundational ATSDR cohort showing exposure-response trends; supports associations between Camp Lejeune contaminants and kidney/liver/esophageal cancers, multiple myeloma, and ALS for service-connection claims.
Environmental Health, 2014 · PMID 25115749
Finding: Among civilian workers (4,647 Camp Lejeune vs 4,690 Camp Pendleton, follow-up 1979-2008), Camp Lejeune workers had mortality hazard ratios >1.5 for kidney cancer (HR 1.92), leukemias (HR 1.59), multiple myeloma (HR 1.84), oral cavity cancers (HR 1.93), and Parkinson disease (HR 3.13), with monotonic exposure-response for leukemia and vinyl chloride/PCE.
Why it helps: Independent exposed cohort corroborating associations between Camp Lejeune solvents and kidney cancer, leukemia, multiple myeloma, and Parkinson disease, strengthening the body of supporting evidence.
Every citation is real and verified against PubMed. This is general information, not medical or legal advice — your accredited VSO or representative can advise on your specific claim.
Evidence Checklist
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Common Treatments
Documenting ongoing treatment strengthens your claim and supports higher ratings.
Secondary Conditions Linked to Camp Lejeune Water Contamination
These conditions are commonly claimed as secondary to Camp Lejeune Water Contamination. A secondary condition can increase your overall combined rating and monthly compensation.
Bladder Cancer
Nexus strength: strong· Commonly granted
Kidney (Renal) Cancer
Nexus strength: strong· Commonly granted
Leukemia
Nexus strength: strong· Commonly granted
Multiple Myeloma
Nexus strength: strong· Commonly granted
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Nexus strength: strong· Commonly granted
Parkinson's Disease
Nexus strength: strong· Commonly granted
Kidney Disease
Nexus strength: moderate
Cirrhosis of the Liver
Nexus strength: weak
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