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JAK2 Mutation - Effects and Questions
Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: Jun 19 5:59am | Replies (303)Comment receiving replies
I know this is an old thread, but I saw the mention of Camp LeJeune. I was born at Camp LeJeune in 1970 and lived there until I was about 3. I was just diagnosed with Polycythemia Vera JAK+ a few days ago. I know about the issues associated with contaminated water. Our house was very near the dry cleaner that was the source of the contamination. It is rather upsetting to me to think that every single baby bottle me and every other baby on that base drank was poisoned. There is really no other way to state it.
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Have you filed a lawsuit claim with the VA yet? You may be entitled to medical benefits and if your hematologist/oncologist writes a nexus letter stating that they believe your PV and JAK2 gene mutation was caused by exposure to the contaminated water at Camp LeJeune you may get disability benefits from the VA. I was a Marine stationed at Camp LeJeune and developed MDS/MPN overlap and I was awarded a 100% disability rating from the VA. You should go to the VA.gov website and check out benefits for spouses and dependents who lived at Camp LeJuene.
Good luck.