• Enrollment with the Department of Veterans Affairs for benefits (medical and disability)
• VA ID card
• Filing your disability claim
• Submitting a claim increase

Bergmann & Moore 

o   800.898.9450

o   https://camplejeunelitigationteam.com/vfw

BMBF Law

o   410.421.7777

o   www.camplejeunegroundwater.com/vfw

· Deadline for filing: August 10, 2024

· To be eligible for filing a lawsuit you must have:

o   Resided, worked or were otherwise exposed (including in utero) to the groundwater (not exclusive to veterans who served there, family members and civilian contractors are eligible to file suit as well);

o   For 30 cumulative days or more;

o   During the period of Aug. 1, 1953 - Dec. 31, 1987; and;

o   Have been diagnosed with a serious health condition, disease, or other injury.

o   Note: Surviving family members may pursue a lawsuit on behalf of their deceased loved one. 

• Submit "Intent to file" on www.va.gov or verbally by calling 1-800-827-1000
• You will have one year from the date you submit your intent to file to obtain your medical evidence - don't wait to file, file today!
• Vietnam Veterans, OIF, OEF and more specific service areas are eligible. 

• The PACT Act is a new law that expands VA health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances.  The PACT Act adds to the list of health conditions that we assume (or "presume”) are caused by exposure to these substances. This law helps us provide generations of Veterans—and their survivors—with the care and benefits they’ve earned and deserve.