A federal judge has approved the $21 billion settlement fund for Camp Lejeune water contamination claims, finally providing a path to compensation for hundreds of thousands of military personnel and families exposed to toxic chemicals.
Background
Between 1953 and 1987, drinking water at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in North Carolina was contaminated with volatile organic compounds including TCE, PCE, benzene, and vinyl chloride at levels hundreds of times above safe limits.
Compensation Amounts
- Cancer diagnoses: $100,000-450,000
- Kidney disease: $75,000-300,000
- Parkinsons disease: $100,000-400,000
- Birth defects: $150,000-500,000
How to Apply
Claims can be filed through the Navy Judge Advocate Generals office or through certified attorneys. The deadline for initial filing is December 31, 2026.
