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JAK2 Mutation - Effects and Questions
Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: Jun 19 5:59am | Replies (303)Comment receiving replies
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.
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I have Jak2 diagnosed in 2019. Was stationed at New River for three years. VA doctor and private doctot say probably caused by Lejuene water. VA denied claim, Also have kidney disease, also denied!
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Thank you. I was just diagnosed one week ago, but I am going to get the ball rolling on at least applying for the benefits. I at least want those who are studying the issue to know about my case. PV is so rare. I'm a Medical Librarian, so I've already done a wealth of research in one week and was shocked when I saw there are only about 100,000 people with PV in the United States.
My father is/was a Marine also. My dad did his second tour of duty in Vietnam when I was a baby. I don't want to tell my parents about my diagnosis as they will worry so much. I have my birth certificate showing I was born at the base hospital, so I'm hoping that will be enough proof that I lived on base.