Question:
Hello, I already receive VA compensation for my Parkinson's diagnosis in 2017, after serving at Camp Lejeune three times. This was for schooling two separate times, and also duty at the main base. A total of several months, all before 1981. Is it recorded in black and white at the VA that my disability compensation will not be affected if I join the others suing the Federal government. (both money already paid to me and future money)?
Jim's Reply:
"Is it recorded in black and white at the VA that my Disability compensation will not be affected"
No, it's quite the opposite. The bill contains the following language in SEC. 804. FEDERAL CAUSE OF ACTION RELATING TO WATER AT CAMP LEJEUNE, NORTH CAROLINA. “Any award made to an individual, or legal representative of an individual, under this section shall be offset by the amount of any disability award, payment, or benefit provided to the individual, or legal representative under any program under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs...”
It appears that veterans and family members (I'm one of those) who already receive compensation and health care through VA won't benefit as the act was designed to prevent "double dipping". Click that link above, grab a cup of coffee and read through that section for yourself. Good luck sir.