Camp Lejune, NC; Anyone suffer from the poisoned water supply?

Cpl Edward Allen — Fri, 19 Nov 2021 16:02:18 -0500

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.

Response by PO2 Russell "Russ" Lincoln made Nov 19 at 2021 4:05 PM

PO2 Russell "Russ" Lincoln — Fri, 19 Nov 2021 16:05:47 -0500

Cpl Edward Allen I was there in 79/80, there is a registry for it, I get a news letter every so often. I haven't suffered any associated illness yet.

Response by Lt Col Charlie Brown made Nov 19 at 2021 4:06 PM

Lt Col Charlie Brown — Fri, 19 Nov 2021 16:06:09 -0500

Reach out to the DAV near you and ask around.

Response by Cpl Vic Burk made Nov 19 at 2021 4:19 PM

Cpl Vic Burk — Fri, 19 Nov 2021 16:19:23 -0500

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.

Response by PO2 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 19 at 2021 4:31 PM

PO2 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 19 Nov 2021 16:31:43 -0500

I was there 1976. Get all of your paperwork together and put in a claim with the V.A. Good Luck to you and a successful outcome!

Response by LtCol Robert Quinter made Nov 20 at 2021 9:04 PM

LtCol Robert Quinter — Sat, 20 Nov 2021 21:04:16 -0500

File a claim. I lost a kidney due to 12 years drinking it. The residual problems from it, combined with agent orange give me enough to write a book!

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Nov 20 at 2021 9:18 PM

LTC Jason Mackay — Sat, 20 Nov 2021 21:18:32 -0500

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...