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Act (CLJA) granted veterans and their families the ability n **NEXUS (Causation): Although the government
to file lawsuits against the federal government for illnesses has accepted liability, you still need to prove that your
and other health impacts caused by toxic water contami- condition is linked to exposure to the groundwater at
nation at Camp Lejeune. Camp Lejeune. There is no “presumption” in a court
of law and strategically applying medical & scientific
Under the CLJA, an individual may qualify evidence will be important. This is why it is vital to
if: be represented by a legal team experienced with envi-
ronmental law and groundwater contamination torts.
n Resided, worked, or was otherwise exposed (includ-
ing in utero exposure) to the ground water at Camp The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has issued guid-
Lejeune for not less than 30 days; ance stating the amount of any disability award, pay-
ment, or benefit received for a condition related to Camp
n During the period between August 1, 1953, to Lejeune will only reduce the amount of the award and
December 31, 1987, and; will:

n Diagnosed with a cancer, serious illness, or numer- n NOT reduce rating percentage or monthly
ous other health conditions including neurological, compensation
kidney & liver diseases, miscarriages, infertility, and n NOT affect eligibility for other VA benefits or
birth defects/cognitive disabilities in children. Your services
condition does NOT have to be on the VA presump- n NOT affect benefits or healthcare the VA provides to
tive list or CDC’s (ATSDR) list to file a claim. you now or in the future.

n Surviving family members may pursue a claim on BMBF Law is trusted by NERA because we believe in
behalf of their deceased loved one. justice over the dollar and have set our contingency fee
at 25%; you will pay ZERO out of pocket costs and fees;
Step 1: File an administrative claim with the we have a proven track record in successfully litigating
US Navy JAG mass torts involving toxic groundwater contamination;
n 6 months to approve or deny your claim we screen all our clients to assure they are getting eligi-
n Over 60,000 claims have been filed with Navy JAG ble VA benefits, and if not, we get them to an accredited
to date and no settlement awards have been offered service officer to pursue them. I am proud to be working
by the Dept. of the Navy. We hope this will change as with BMBF Law in the pursuit of taking care of as many
the court cases progress. veterans and their families as we can, and in the right way.

Step 2: Right to appeal denial by filing a Jason E. Johns
lawsuit in U.S. District Court for the Eastern is an Army veteran of the Iraq
District of North Carolina. War, Purple Heart recipient,
n Award: If case proven, you will receive either of: (1) Past State Commander for the
amount of damages sought via administrative claim; VFW of Wisconsin, and a life
(2) settlement award amount offered by DOJ; (3) associate member of NERA
court award after winning at trial.

For more information and to contact us to assist you:
www.camplejeunegroundwater.com/nera or call (443) 256-4886.

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