Camp Lejeune Neurobehavioral Effects Lawsuit [2024 Update]

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Neurobehavioral Effects Linked To Contaminated Water At Camp Lejeune

An increased risk of neurobehavioral effects and other behavioral disorders has been identified by medical professionals who’ve studied the contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The National Research Council (NRC) conducted scientific studies on the Camp Lejeune water supply, and found that residents with long term exposure suffered from higher rates of neurobehavioral effects.

The NRC does not include Parkinson’s Disease on their report, but other literature has recommended including Parkinson’s Disease, ALS, Alzheimer’s and other neurological effects as “neurobehavioral effects.”

The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) also found that neurobehavioral effects, Parkinson’s disease, cancers and other health conditions were common diagnoses amongst former residents of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune.

Neurobehavioral impacts are especially prevalent in children that lived at Camp Lejeune, who are now adults and dealing with related symptoms over the course of their lives.

What Chemicals in the Camp Lejeune Drinking Water are Linked to Neurobehavioral Effects?

The NRC concluded that organic solvent exposure, particularly tetrachlorethylene (PCE or PERC) and trichloroethylene (TCE) contamination, is likely to blame for the higher rates of neurobehavioral effects in former Camp Lejeune residents.

The toxic solvents that contaminated drinking water at Camp Lejeune most likely originated from an off base dry cleaner located near Tarawa Terrace Water Treatment Plant.

Neurobehavioral Effects Experienced by Those Stationed at Camp Lejeune

Current VA clinical guidance does not include neurobehavioral effects overall on its list of presumptive health conditions related to Camp Lejeune, but does list Parkinson’s Disease.

It’s important to note that neurobehavioral effects, as classified in the original NRC report, are described as:

• Fatigue
• Lack of coordination
• Sensory disturbances
• Confusion
• Depression
• Tension
• Trouble concentrating
• Chronic Headache
• Deficits in attention, reaction time, visuomotor coordination, motor function, digit symbol, and contrast sensitivity
• Certain neuropsychological disorders such as learning or behavioral disorders.

The NRC report separates neurobehavioral effects from other neurological impacts like Parkinson’s Disease and nervous system related disabilities.

Neurobehavioral effects have been experienced by those exposed to contaminated water as adults, children, and in-utero (unborn children).

Life Impacts of Neurobehavioral Effects

Neurobehavioral effects can greatly impact one’s quality of life, and the severity at which we have seen these neurobehavioral effects manifest in Camp Lejeune victims is staggering.

The variety of such neurobehavioral symptoms linked to contaminated drinking water at Camp Lejeune have resulted in life impacts such as loss of consortium and enjoyment of life, lost earning ability or wages, major medical expenses for health monitoring and testing, and more.

The broad nature of neurobehavioral effects and their diagnoses have made it difficult for victims to identify the source of their health conditions.

Testing for Neurobehavioral Effects and Their Relation to Chemical Exposures

These neurobehavioral effects and their links to certain toxic chemicals are categorized and able to be tested for by multiple health agencies.

Neurotoxicity testing has been established for decades, with an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) document establishing guidelines for tests and how they should be conducted.

It has been noted that the rate at which new industrial chemicals are introduced for use outpace the resources for adequate testing.

Preceding the EPA guidelines on neurotoxicity testing was the 1983 World Health Organization Neurobehavioral Core Test Battery (WHO-NCTB), which aimed to set a standard for the study of chemical exposures and their relation to certain neurobehavioral deficits.

If you believe you’re suffering from neurobehavioral effects as a result of toxic exposure, consult with your doctor on the best route forward in terms of testing and diagnosis.

If you or a loved one lived at Camp Lejeune for 30 days or more between 1953 and 1987, and have subsequently experienced neurobehavioral effects or neurobehavioral deficits, you may qualify for a lawsuit.

Camp Lejeune Neurobehavioral Effects Lawsuit

With the Senate passage of the PACT Act, and the imminent signing of the bill into law by President Biden, Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Lawsuits are able to be filed by any person exposed to contaminated water at the Marine Corps base between 1953 and 1987.

If you, any family members or loved ones drank the toxic water at Camp Lejeune between these years, and meet other certain criteria, you may qualify to file a Camp Lejeune Lawsuit.

Contact TorHoerman Law for a free consultation or use the chatbot on our website for a free case evaluation to see if you qualify instantly.

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