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I meet the criteria for compensation from Camp Lejeune. I was there over 30 days. I fall between the required dates. I have been diagnosed with esophageal cancer. I have spoken with several lawyers, and had others try to get me to sign their preliminary questionnaire. So far I am looking for convincing evidence that my cancer is linked to Camp Lejeune. I understand there is a time limit, and I am also looking for an attorney to go with, since it takes 6 months before I know if I'm eligible to file a suit. And I would like to find an attorney who takes less than 40%, but maybe that's what they all get. Any thoughts?

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If you have TDIU and you work you better know the rules on that very well.  It could be tricky.  If you are in a sheltered workshop or make far below the poverty wage you can get away with it.  I bet

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Right blah...there is no shortage of lawyers trying to get a cut of the pie. They'll end up getting most of the pie. Find a good VSO for free.

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Upon thinking about my own comment, I realize I was wrong. VSO's only handle VA claims. This Camp Lejeune thing is a civil suit. Not against the VA. So maybe a lawyer is necessary. Personally, I am ig

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Here in the 757, I have seen a local lawyer (Don Macari) that had a number to call for guidance. I have no doubt, there will be more mayhem and confusion with this since you can't double-dip, and provide more excuses to punt things down the line.

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On 10/28/2022 at 5:31 PM, SgtKidJoe said:

Here in the 757, I have seen a local lawyer (Don Macari) that had a number to call for guidance. I have no doubt, there will be more mayhem and confusion with this since you can't double-dip, and provide more excuses to punt things down the line.

YOU ARE IN VIRGINIA- YOU DONT NEED A LAWYER- YET

Virginia is a great state with a great VSO resource. use it!!!! its free and they provide free lawyers for representation at the vba if needed...i used them and got to 100% with their help. 

https://www.dvs.virginia.gov/benefits

before you hire a lawyer at least go talk to them. good luck bud!

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sorry my mistake also- lawyer is probably necessary. i am not that familiar with these types of issues- im only a gulf war vet from 03-09 service years....sorry for mis-info...but if you are in Virginia and you need VSO- use Virginia's vso program! TOP NOTCH SERIOUSLY!!!!

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I am not eligible, nor am I involved but if I was, I would call the 1800 827 1000 number to inquire as to if I needed a lawyer or if I could use a VSO in a Camp Lejeune case.

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