What Is the Deadline to File a Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Lawsuit?

The Camp Lejeune Justice Act, signed into law on August 10, 2022, established a two-year window from the law’s enactment to file administrative claims. That deadline, August 10, 2024, has now passed, and the Department of the Navy is no longer accepting new claims. Veterans and families who filed a claim before the deadline and received a denial or no response within six months may still have options to file a lawsuit in federal court. However, VA disability benefit claims and healthcare reimbursement applications may follow different timelines. West Palm Beach veterans and families who filed an administrative claim before August 10, 2024, should consult a Camp Lejeune attorney promptly to discuss whether they remain eligible to file a federal lawsuit based on a claim denial or lack of response from the Department of the Navy.