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Camp Lejeune water claims: what to check in Connecticut

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01 · Your filing deadline

What is the deadline in Connecticut?

CLJA administrative claims closed August 10, 2024. All CLJA suits must be filed in the Eastern District of North Carolina, not Connecticut. The Hartford VA Regional Office continues to accept and process VA disability claims for Camp Lejeune linked presumptive conditions. A lawyer can confirm yours.

CLJA admin claims closed August 10, 2024 — VA disability claims remain open

Deadlines vary; a lawyer can confirm yours. An older diagnosis or a past filing window does not, by itself, establish whether you have a claim.

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A lawyer can check which filing rules apply to your circumstances.

02 · Where cases are heard

Where would my case be heard?

Connecticut has approximately 185,000 veterans concentrated in communities near Naval Submarine Base New London and Groton. Many Connecticut veterans served temporary duty at Camp Lejeune during the contamination era. The state's single VA Regional Office in Hartford processes disability claims for Camp Lejeune presumptive conditions.

Medical facilities in Connecticut

  • VA Connecticut Healthcare System — West Haven

  • Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale New Haven

How this works nationally

For the overall process and updates, read the Camp Lejeune water claims: what to check overview. This page covers the local information available for Connecticut.

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