Disability Claims for Female Veterans Exposed to Contaminated Water at Marine Base Camp Lejeune.

Frances M WeaverLishan CaoKevin T StroupeAlessandra PrattCaroline M TannerSamuel M Goldman

Published in: Military medicine (2024)

Little attention has been given to female veterans exposed to toxicants at Camp Lejeune. Although we did not find an association between exposure and disability ratings, reliance on service-connected disability codes and small numbers were limitations. Further examination using international code of diseases diagnostic codes may be warranted.

Keyphrases

multiple sclerosis
mental health
healthcare
binding protein
heavy metals
working memory
health insurance
drinking water
protein kinase