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CAMP LEJEUNE JUSTICE ACT

DID YOU KNOW NERA announced an agreement with the environmental

litigation team at the law firm of Baird Mandalas Brockstedt Federico &
Cardea (BMBFC Law) with guiding and assisting its members in navigat-

ing legal claims related to exposure to toxic water at Camp Lejeune?

In August, the SFC Health Robinson Honoring Our carefully evaluated by a firm that understands VA disabil-
Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act ity benefits. NERA encourages anyone who served or
of 2022 was signed into law, opening a path to justice for lived at Camp Lejeune from Aug. 1, 1953, to Dec. 31,
veterans and their families impacted by Camp Lejeune’s 1987, to visit camplejeunegroundwater.com/nera or
toxic water contamination. Section 804 of the PACT call (443) 665-0375 for more information.
Act, known as the Camp Lejeune Justice Act, authorizes
veterans and military families who were exposed to toxic NERA encourages its members to receive consultation
water at Camp Lejeune from August 1953 to December to determine whether filing a lawsuit is the right step
1987 to file a lawsuit for harm caused by such exposure. for them and how the offset required by the law impacts
their VA benefits and any possible award from a Camp
The Camp Lejeune Justice Act offers potentially historic Lejeune Justice Act claim.
benefits to veterans and their families that need to be

Executive Counselor's Message, continued from page 4
Rodney. I have read the criteria to earn a Purple Heart Thank goodness I see more veterans serving in Congress.
and unfortunately veterans like Rodney will not receive it. They understand more than others when NERA speaks.
This is heartbreaking. What does this have to do with us Again, I appeal to all my brothers and sisters, get involved,
you might ask? let us know what’s happening, and join the battle. There
are, and will be, many more Rodneys that need someone
My wife used to ask me why I still do all this for NERA fighting for them.
and other military organizations. The answer was simple.
When I was serving, those before me were fighting for me. Enjoy your spring and let us know what you need and
I am hoping that when I am unable to serve any longer, how we can help
there will others following me. NERA has been fighting
for all the Rodneys, all the veterans, by defending retire- Geno
ments, benefits, and deserved awards.

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