Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Lawyer – Georgia

For more than three decades, hundreds of thousands of Marines, sailors, civilian workers, and their families were exposed to severely contaminated drinking water at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, North Carolina. Between 1953 and 1987, the base’s water supply systems were contaminated with volatile organic compounds (VOCs) at levels hundreds and even thousands of times above what is considered safe by modern environmental standards. The health consequences have been devastating: cancer, neurological disorders, birth defects, organ damage, and premature death.

For decades, those who were harmed had virtually no legal recourse. The federal government successfully invoked sovereign immunity and statutes of limitations to block claims. That changed with the passage of the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 (CLJA), enacted as part of the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act. For the first time, individuals who were exposed to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune for at least 30 days between August 1, 1953, and December 31, 1987, can file a federal lawsuit against the United States government.

At Wetherington Law Firm, our Georgia mass tort attorneys are helping veterans, military families, and former civilian employees of Camp Lejeune pursue the justice and compensation they have been denied for decades. Many of our clients are Georgia residents — veterans who served at Camp Lejeune and later settled in Georgia, or family members who lived on base during the contamination period. We understand the urgency of these claims and the complexity of litigating against the federal government.

What Happened at Camp Lejeune: The Water Contamination Crisis

Camp Lejeune is one of the largest Marine Corps installations in the United States, located on 246 square miles along the coast of North Carolina. During its peak operational years, the base housed tens of thousands of service members and their families at any given time. The base’s drinking water was supplied by multiple treatment plants that drew from underground wells.

Sources of Contamination

Investigations by the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, identified multiple sources of contamination affecting two of the base’s primary water treatment plants:

• Tarawa Terrace Water Treatment Plant: Contaminated primarily by perchloroethylene (PCE), also known as tetrachloroethylene, a dry-cleaning solvent used by an off-base dry-cleaning business called ABC One-Hour Cleaners. PCE levels in the Tarawa Terrace water supply were detected at concentrations up to 215 parts per billion (ppb), compared to the current EPA maximum contaminant level (MCL) of 5 ppb — more than 40 times the safe limit.
• Hadnot Point Water Treatment Plant: Contaminated by trichloroethylene (TCE), a degreasing solvent used extensively in industrial operations on base; benzene, a known human carcinogen; vinyl chloride, a byproduct of TCE degradation and a known carcinogen; and trans-1,2-dichloroethylene (DCE). TCE levels were detected at concentrations up to 1,400 ppb, compared to the current EPA MCL of 5 ppb — 280 times the safe limit.

The contamination originated from multiple sources including leaking underground storage tanks on base, industrial spills from base maintenance operations, waste disposal practices at the base, and the off-base dry-cleaning facility. These contaminants seeped into the groundwater that fed the base’s drinking water wells.

Timeline of Discovery and Denial

The contamination was not a brief accident. It persisted across decades:

• 1953: The contamination period begins (as later established by ATSDR modeling). Industrial and maintenance chemicals begin seeping into groundwater feeding the base’s wells.
• 1980: The Marine Corps conducts environmental testing and identifies contamination in base water supplies, but does not immediately close the affected wells or notify base residents.
• 1982: Additional testing confirms the presence of TCE, PCE, benzene, and other VOCs in the drinking water at alarming levels.
• 1984–1985: The most contaminated wells are finally taken offline, but exposure has already occurred for hundreds of thousands of people over three decades.
• 1987: The last contaminated well is shut down. ATSDR begins investigating health effects.
• 1989: Camp Lejeune is designated as a Superfund site by the EPA under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA).
• 1997–2009: ATSDR conducts water modeling studies to estimate contamination levels and exposure periods.
• 2012: Congress passes the Janey Ensminger Act, providing VA healthcare benefits to veterans and family members who were exposed. However, it does not provide for lawsuits or monetary compensation beyond healthcare.
• 2022: The Camp Lejeune Justice Act is signed into law as part of the PACT Act, finally allowing affected individuals to file lawsuits for damages.

The Scope of Exposure

ATSDR estimates that approximately one million people may have been exposed to the contaminated water at Camp Lejeune during the 34-year contamination period. This includes:

• Active-duty Marines and Navy personnel stationed at Camp Lejeune
• Reserve and National Guard members who trained at Camp Lejeune
• Family members (spouses and children) who lived on base
• Civilian employees who worked on base
• Children who were born to mothers who were pregnant while living on base
• Visitors and contractors who spent extended time on base

Georgia has one of the largest veteran populations in the country, with major military installations including Fort Eisenhower (formerly Fort Gordon), Fort Stewart, Hunter Army Airfield, Robins Air Force Base, and Moody Air Force Base. Many Marines and sailors who served at Camp Lejeune later relocated to Georgia. Our firm has seen clients from across the state — from the Atlanta metropolitan area to Savannah, Augusta, Columbus, and rural communities throughout Georgia.

The Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022: Your Right to Sue

The Camp Lejeune Justice Act (CLJA), codified at 38 U.S.C. § 1710(a) and enacted as Section 804 of the PACT Act (Public Law 117-168), represents a historic shift in the legal landscape for Camp Lejeune victims. For decades, claims were blocked by two primary legal barriers:

• North Carolina’s Statute of Repose: North Carolina’s 10-year statute of repose for personal injury claims (N.C.G.S. § 1-52(16)) barred claims where the initial exposure occurred more than 10 years before the lawsuit was filed, regardless of when the illness was diagnosed.
• The Feres Doctrine: Under the Supreme Court’s 1950 decision in Feres v. United States, active-duty military members were generally barred from suing the federal government for injuries that arose “incident to service.”

What the CLJA Changed

The Camp Lejeune Justice Act specifically overrides both barriers. The law provides that:

• Any individual who was exposed to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune for not less than 30 days during the period from August 1, 1953, through December 31, 1987, may bring a cause of action against the United States for harm caused by such exposure.
• All claims are filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina, regardless of where the claimant lives.
• The law waives sovereign immunity for these specific claims.
• North Carolina’s statute of repose does not apply to claims brought under the CLJA.
• The Feres Doctrine does not bar claims under the CLJA.
• Claimants must first file an administrative claim with the Navy’s Judge Advocate General (JAG) Corps before filing a lawsuit. The government has 180 days to respond to the administrative claim. If the claim is denied or no response is received within 180 days, the claimant may file suit.

Current Status of Camp Lejeune Litigation

As of early 2025, Camp Lejeune litigation has progressed significantly:

• Administrative claims: More than 200,000 administrative claims have been filed with the Navy JAG Corps. The government has processed a fraction of these claims, denying most that have been reviewed.
• Federal lawsuits: Thousands of lawsuits have been filed in the Eastern District of North Carolina. The cases have been assigned to Judge Terrence W. Boyle for coordinated pretrial proceedings.
• Elective Option: In 2024, the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Navy JAG introduced an “Elective Option” settlement framework that offers compensation based on the claimant’s qualifying condition and length of exposure. The Elective Option offers tiered payouts, with higher amounts for more serious conditions like kidney cancer, bladder cancer, and leukemia. However, many claimants and attorneys have criticized the offered amounts as inadequate.
• Track assignments: Cases are being categorized into tracks based on disease type and exposure duration to facilitate bellwether trials and potential global settlement discussions.
• Bellwether trials: The court has been working toward selecting bellwether cases — representative cases that will be tried first to establish valuation benchmarks and potentially encourage broader settlement.

It is important to note that this litigation is evolving. Settlement values, trial outcomes, and government offers may change as the cases progress. We do not guarantee any particular outcome or settlement amount for any individual client. Every case depends on its own facts, including the specific contaminants the claimant was exposed to, the duration of exposure, the diagnosed condition, and the strength of the causal connection between exposure and illness.

Health Conditions Linked to Camp Lejeune Water Contamination

ATSDR and other federal agencies have conducted extensive epidemiological studies on the health effects of the chemicals found in Camp Lejeune’s water supply. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) have classified several of these chemicals as known or probable human carcinogens.

Cancers

The following cancers have been linked to Camp Lejeune water contamination through scientific studies and/or have been recognized by the VA as presumptive conditions for Camp Lejeune veterans:

• Kidney cancer: TCE exposure is strongly associated with renal cell carcinoma. IARC classifies TCE as a Group 1 carcinogen (carcinogenic to humans) with sufficient evidence for kidney cancer.
• Bladder cancer: Linked to TCE and PCE exposure. Studies of Camp Lejeune residents have shown elevated rates of bladder cancer.
• Liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma): TCE, PCE, and vinyl chloride are all hepatotoxic and have been linked to liver cancer.
• Non-Hodgkin lymphoma: Associated with exposure to TCE, PCE, and benzene. Multiple epidemiological studies have found elevated rates among Camp Lejeune veterans.
• Leukemia: Benzene is a well-established cause of leukemia, particularly acute myeloid leukemia (AML). TCE exposure has also been linked to leukemia.
• Multiple myeloma: Linked to benzene and solvent exposure.
• Lung cancer: Associated with exposure to TCE and vinyl chloride.
• Breast cancer (male and female): Studies have found elevated rates of breast cancer, including male breast cancer, among Camp Lejeune veterans. Male breast cancer is exceptionally rare in the general population, making the Camp Lejeune cluster particularly significant.
• Cervical cancer: Linked to solvent exposure in occupational studies.
• Esophageal cancer: Associated with TCE exposure in some studies.
• Soft tissue sarcoma: Linked to vinyl chloride and other solvent exposure.

Non-Cancer Conditions

In addition to cancer, the contaminated water has been linked to numerous other serious health conditions:

• Parkinson’s disease: TCE exposure has been identified as a significant risk factor for Parkinson’s disease. A 2023 study published in JAMA Neurology found that Marines stationed at Camp Lejeune had a 70% higher risk of developing Parkinson’s disease compared to those stationed elsewhere.
• Aplastic anemia and myelodysplastic syndromes: Linked to benzene exposure, these bone marrow disorders can be life-threatening.
• Hepatic steatosis (fatty liver disease): TCE and PCE are hepatotoxic and can cause chronic liver damage.
• Renal toxicity and chronic kidney disease: The kidneys are primary targets of TCE metabolism, leading to chronic kidney damage.
• Scleroderma and other autoimmune disorders: Solvent exposure has been linked to autoimmune conditions.
• Neurobehavioral effects: Chronic solvent exposure can cause cognitive impairment, memory loss, and mood disorders.
• Cardiac defects (in children born on base): Studies have found elevated rates of neural tube defects and cardiac defects in children born to mothers who consumed the contaminated water during pregnancy.
• Miscarriage, stillbirth, and infertility: Reproductive effects have been documented in women who were pregnant while living on base.

VA Presumptive Conditions

Under the Janey Ensminger Act (2012) and subsequent VA rule changes, the following conditions are treated as presumptive service-connected conditions for veterans who served at Camp Lejeune for at least 30 days between 1953 and 1987:

• Bladder cancer
• Kidney cancer
• Liver cancer
• Non-Hodgkin lymphoma
• Leukemia
• Multiple myeloma
• Kidney disease (end stage renal disease)
• Aplastic anemia and other myelodysplastic syndromes

A presumptive designation means the VA presumes the condition was caused by military service, making it easier to obtain VA disability benefits. However, obtaining VA benefits is a separate process from filing a CLJA lawsuit, and pursuing one does not prevent you from pursuing the other. In fact, we strongly encourage eligible veterans to pursue both tracks simultaneously.

Eligibility: Who Can File a Camp Lejeune Claim?

The Camp Lejeune Justice Act establishes clear eligibility criteria. To file a claim, you must meet the following requirements:

Basic Eligibility Requirements

1. Presence at Camp Lejeune: You must have lived, worked, or been otherwise stationed at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune (including satellite facilities served by the base’s water supply) for at least 30 cumulative days during the contamination period.
2. Contamination period: Your presence must have occurred between August 1, 1953, and December 31, 1987.
3. Qualifying injury or illness: You must have been diagnosed with a condition that is causally linked to exposure to the contaminants found in Camp Lejeune’s water supply.
4. Causal connection: There must be evidence establishing a connection between your exposure and your illness. This typically involves medical records, scientific literature linking the contaminants to your condition, and expert medical opinion.

Who Qualifies

• Active-duty service members: Marines, Navy personnel, and other military branch members stationed at Camp Lejeune
• Reserve and National Guard members: Those who trained at Camp Lejeune for the required 30-day minimum
• Family members: Spouses and children who lived on base or in base housing served by the contaminated water system
• Civilian employees: Government and contract workers employed at the base
• In utero exposure: Individuals whose mothers were exposed while pregnant (these individuals may have claims for birth defects, childhood cancers, and other developmental conditions)
• Surviving family members: If the exposed individual has died, their surviving spouse, children, or estate may bring a wrongful death or survival claim under the CLJA

Proving Your Presence at Camp Lejeune

One of the most common challenges in Camp Lejeune cases is proving that the claimant was actually stationed at or resided on the base during the contamination period. Documents that can help establish your presence include:

• Military service records (DD-214): Your discharge document lists duty stations and service dates
• Personnel records from the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC)
• Base housing records
• Medical records from the Camp Lejeune Naval Hospital
• Employment records (for civilian workers)
• Dependent enrollment records
• Pay stubs, tax returns, or utility records showing a Camp Lejeune address
• Sworn affidavits from fellow service members who can attest to your presence

If you have difficulty locating records, our attorneys can assist with records requests from the NPRC, the Marine Corps, and other federal agencies. Many veterans have incomplete records due to the 1973 fire at the NPRC in St. Louis that destroyed millions of military personnel files. We have experience working with incomplete records and alternative documentation.

Filing a Camp Lejeune Claim: The Process

Filing a Camp Lejeune claim involves a specific multi-step process mandated by the CLJA:

Step 1: Administrative Claim with Navy JAG

Before filing a lawsuit, all claimants must first file an administrative claim with the Navy’s Judge Advocate General (JAG) Corps under the Federal Tort Claims Act framework. This is a mandatory prerequisite. The administrative claim must include:

• A completed Standard Form 95 (SF-95) or equivalent claim form
• Documentation of your presence at Camp Lejeune during the contamination period
• Medical records documenting your diagnosis
• A statement describing your exposure and injuries
• A specific dollar amount of damages claimed

The government then has 180 days to investigate the claim and either approve it, deny it, or make a settlement offer. If the government denies the claim or fails to respond within 180 days, the claimant has the right to file a lawsuit.

Step 2: Federal Lawsuit

If the administrative claim is denied or not resolved within 180 days, the next step is filing a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina. This is the only federal court where Camp Lejeune cases may be filed, regardless of where the claimant lives. Georgia residents file in North Carolina, but your Georgia attorney can represent you in those proceedings.

Step 3: Litigation and Potential Settlement

Once a lawsuit is filed, the case enters the litigation process. Given the volume of Camp Lejeune cases, the court has implemented procedures for managing the massive docket, including:

• Case categorization by disease type and severity
• Track assignments for bellwether trials
• Coordinated discovery processes
• Potential global settlement discussions

Filing Deadline

The Camp Lejeune Justice Act established a two-year filing window from the date of enactment (August 10, 2022) for filing administrative claims. However, the litigation is ongoing and the filing landscape continues to evolve. If you have not yet filed a claim, contact our office immediately to discuss your options and any applicable deadlines. Delay can jeopardize your legal rights.

Georgia-Specific Considerations for Camp Lejeune Claimants

While Camp Lejeune cases are governed by federal law and filed in North Carolina federal court, Georgia residents face unique considerations:

Georgia’s Veteran Population

Georgia is home to approximately 680,000 veterans, making it one of the top ten states for veteran population. The state’s military installations have historically served as receiving stations for Marines completing tours at Camp Lejeune. Many veterans who served at Camp Lejeune in the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s subsequently relocated to Georgia for retirement or civilian employment.

VA Healthcare in Georgia

Georgia veterans exposed at Camp Lejeune may be eligible for healthcare through the VA’s Camp Lejeune Family Member Program. Georgia’s VA healthcare facilities include:

• Atlanta VA Medical Center (Decatur)
• Augusta VA Medical Center (Charlie Norwood)
• Carl Vinson VA Medical Center (Dublin)
• Numerous community-based outpatient clinics throughout the state

Obtaining VA healthcare benefits for Camp Lejeune-related conditions does not prevent you from also filing a CLJA claim for monetary compensation. These are separate tracks with different purposes.

Interaction with VA Disability Benefits

If you are receiving VA disability compensation for a Camp Lejeune-related condition, the CLJA contains a provision that may require an offset of any CLJA recovery by the amount of VA disability benefits received for the same condition. This means that if you receive a CLJA settlement or judgment, the amount may be reduced by the VA disability payments you have already received. This is a complex area that requires careful legal analysis specific to your situation.

Georgia Statute of Limitations

Georgia’s general personal injury statute of limitations is two years from the date of injury under O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33. However, because Camp Lejeune claims are governed exclusively by federal law (the CLJA), Georgia’s state statute of limitations does not apply. The relevant filing deadlines are those established by the CLJA itself. Nonetheless, if you have related state-law claims (for example, against a non-government party), Georgia’s statutes would apply to those separate claims.

The Science: How These Chemicals Cause Harm

Understanding the scientific basis for Camp Lejeune claims is critical to building strong cases. Our attorneys work with toxicologists, epidemiologists, and medical experts to establish causation in every case.

Trichloroethylene (TCE)

TCE is a chlorinated solvent widely used as an industrial degreaser. At Camp Lejeune, it was used to clean military equipment, weapons, and machinery. TCE enters the body through ingestion (drinking contaminated water), inhalation (showering or bathing in contaminated water releases TCE vapor), and dermal absorption (skin contact during bathing or swimming).

Once absorbed, TCE is metabolized by the liver and kidneys. The metabolic byproducts of TCE, particularly trichloroacetic acid (TCA) and S-(1,2-dichlorovinyl)-L-cysteine (DCVC), are genotoxic — meaning they can damage DNA and trigger the mutations that lead to cancer. The kidneys are particularly vulnerable because they concentrate these metabolites during the filtration process.

IARC classifies TCE as a Group 1 carcinogen with sufficient evidence of carcinogenicity in humans for kidney cancer and limited evidence for liver cancer and non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

Perchloroethylene (PCE)

PCE, also known as tetrachloroethylene, is a chlorinated solvent primarily used in dry cleaning. At Camp Lejeune, PCE contamination came from both on-base operations and the adjacent ABC One-Hour Cleaners business. Like TCE, PCE is readily absorbed through ingestion, inhalation, and dermal contact.

IARC classifies PCE as a Group 2A probable carcinogen, with limited evidence linking it to bladder cancer, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, and multiple myeloma. PCE is also a central nervous system depressant that can cause neurological damage with chronic exposure.

Benzene

Benzene is one of the most well-studied carcinogens in occupational health. It is classified by IARC as a Group 1 carcinogen with sufficient evidence of causing leukemia in humans. Benzene disrupts normal bone marrow function, leading to aplastic anemia, myelodysplastic syndromes, and acute myeloid leukemia.

Vinyl Chloride

Vinyl chloride is a degradation product of TCE and PCE in groundwater. It is classified by IARC as a Group 1 carcinogen with sufficient evidence for liver angiosarcoma and hepatocellular carcinoma. Vinyl chloride causes cancer by forming DNA adducts — chemical modifications to DNA that can trigger mutations during cell replication.

Types of Compensation Available in Camp Lejeune Cases

If your Camp Lejeune claim is successful, you may be entitled to compensation for a wide range of damages, including:

• Medical expenses: Past, present, and future costs of treating your Camp Lejeune-related condition, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, medication, rehabilitation, and ongoing monitoring
• Pain and suffering: Compensation for the physical pain and emotional distress caused by your illness
• Lost wages and earning capacity: Compensation for income you have lost due to your illness, as well as diminished future earning capacity if you can no longer work or must work in a reduced capacity
• Disability and loss of quality of life: Compensation for permanent impairments and the ways your illness has diminished your ability to enjoy life
• Wrongful death damages: If your family member died from a Camp Lejeune-related condition, the estate or surviving family may recover funeral and burial expenses, loss of financial support, loss of consortium and companionship, and pain and suffering experienced before death

As noted above, CLJA recoveries may be offset by VA disability benefits received for the same condition. Our attorneys carefully analyze each client’s VA benefit history to provide realistic assessments of potential net recovery.

Why Choose Wetherington Law Firm for Your Camp Lejeune Case

Camp Lejeune litigation involves unique challenges that require attorneys with specific experience and resources:

• Mass tort experience: Our attorneys handle complex multi-plaintiff litigation and understand the coordination, case management, and scientific proof requirements of mass tort cases.
• Federal litigation capability: Camp Lejeune cases are filed in federal court, which has different procedural rules, discovery requirements, and litigation practices than state court. Our attorneys are experienced in federal practice.
• Medical and scientific expertise: We retain and work closely with toxicologists, epidemiologists, and medical specialists who can provide the expert testimony needed to prove causation in toxic exposure cases.
• Military culture understanding: Many of our Camp Lejeune clients are veterans who have specific needs and concerns. We treat every client with the respect their service deserves.
• Georgia presence: As a Georgia-based firm, we can meet with you locally, help coordinate your care at Georgia VA facilities, and provide the personal attention that national mass tort firms handling thousands of cases simply cannot match.
• Contingency fee basis: You pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you. All investigation, expert, and litigation costs are advanced by our firm.

Our firm handles every Camp Lejeune case individually. While these cases share common facts about the contamination, every client’s exposure history, medical condition, and personal circumstances are unique. We do not treat these cases as mere numbers on a spreadsheet. We take the time to understand each client’s story and build the strongest possible case on their behalf.

Common Questions About Camp Lejeune Claims

How much does it cost to hire a Camp Lejeune lawyer?

There is no upfront cost. Our firm handles Camp Lejeune cases on a contingency fee basis, which means we only get paid if we recover compensation for you. We advance all costs of investigation and litigation. If we do not recover anything, you owe us nothing.

I was only at Camp Lejeune for a few weeks. Do I qualify?

The Camp Lejeune Justice Act requires a minimum of 30 cumulative days of exposure during the contamination period (August 1, 1953 through December 31, 1987). If you were on base for fewer than 30 days, you may not meet the statutory threshold. However, if your time was close to 30 days or if you had multiple shorter visits that total 30 days, contact our office so we can review your specific situation.

My family member who was at Camp Lejeune has passed away. Can I still file a claim?

Yes. If a person who was exposed to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune has died, their surviving spouse, children, or estate may bring a claim on their behalf. These claims can include wrongful death damages and survival claims for the suffering the deceased experienced before death.

I already receive VA disability benefits for my Camp Lejeune condition. Can I also file a CLJA claim?

Yes, you can file a CLJA claim even if you receive VA disability benefits. However, be aware that any CLJA recovery may be offset by the amount of VA disability benefits you have received for the same condition. This does not necessarily make the claim unworth pursuing — CLJA compensation for pain and suffering and other non-economic damages may significantly exceed your VA benefits. Our attorneys can analyze your specific situation to provide guidance.

I lived at Camp Lejeune as a child. Can I file a claim?

Yes. The CLJA covers anyone who was exposed to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune for at least 30 days during the contamination period, including children who lived on base. If you were a military dependent living on base, you are eligible. Children who were exposed in utero (before birth) may also have claims, particularly for birth defects and childhood cancers.

How long will the Camp Lejeune claims process take?

This is difficult to predict. The administrative claims process requires a minimum of 180 days before a lawsuit can be filed. Once in litigation, the timeline depends on court proceedings, settlement negotiations, and whether your case is selected for early trial. Mass tort litigation of this scale typically takes several years from filing to resolution. We keep every client informed of developments and progress throughout the process.

Do I need to travel to North Carolina for my case?

In most cases, no. While Camp Lejeune lawsuits are filed in North Carolina federal court, the vast majority of case activity — including investigation, medical records collection, and settlement negotiations — occurs remotely. If your case were selected as a bellwether trial case, travel might eventually be necessary, but this is unlikely for the majority of claimants. Our Georgia office handles all client communications and case management locally.

What if I cannot find my military records?

Many veterans have difficulty locating service records, particularly if their records were affected by the 1973 NPRC fire that destroyed approximately 16-18 million personnel files. Our attorneys can assist with records reconstruction using alternative sources, including morning reports, unit diaries, pay records, medical records, and sworn buddy statements from fellow service members.

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