Iowa · Camp Lejeune water claims: what to check

Camp Lejeune water claims: what to check in Iowa

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01 · Your filing deadline

What is the deadline in Iowa?

CLJA administrative claims closed August 10, 2024. All civil CLJA suits are filed in the Eastern District of North Carolina. Iowa veterans file VA disability claims through the Des Moines VA Regional Office, which continues to accept Camp Lejeune presumptive condition claims. 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?

Iowa has approximately 210,000 veterans, many from the Army and Marine Corps with service histories that include Camp Lejeune rotations. Iowa's VA Regional Office in Des Moines serves the state's veteran community. Camp Lejeune exposure is especially relevant for veterans who served in infantry and combat support roles with temporary duty at Lejeune.

Medical facilities in Iowa

  • Iowa City VA Health Care System

  • University of Iowa Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center

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 Iowa.

What happens when I check?

You answer a few short questions about what happened. If you send them, your answers are kept on file. If a participating law firm takes these cases, it may contact you. People's Justice is not a law firm.

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