Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Settlement Calculator (2026)
Tier-based settlement value estimator using public MDL data. Not legal advice — final claim values are determined by the MDL claims administrator and your attorney.
MDLPACT Act 2022 — EDNC
EligibilityServed, worked, or lived at Camp Lejeune NC for ≥30 days between Aug 1953 – Dec 1987
⚠ Deadline
August 10, 2024 (2-year window from PACT Act enactment Aug 10, 2022) — now expired for most claims
Estimate Your Settlement
Estimated Settlement Range
Tier Breakdown
Settlement values per U.S. Department of the Navy / Department of Justice's matrix. Actual values depend on documentation quality, diagnosis date, and individual case factors.
Strong causation evidence with documented exposure period.
Tier 3 — Other Cancers, Birth Defects, Female Infertility, Miscarriage
$50,000 – $150,000
Moderate causation evidence; may require additional expert testimony.
Important Notes
Settlement values from DOJ Elective Option matrix announced Sept 2024. Individual litigation under PACT Act may yield higher/lower depending on tier, exposure documentation, and causation strength. Wrongful death cases follow separate scale.
Not legal advice. Tier classification, eligibility verification, and final settlement amounts are determined by the MDL claims administrator and your attorney based on extensive medical, military, and exposure records. This calculator shows public matrix data only for educational reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
The U.S. Department of the Navy / Department of Justice administrator uses a tier matrix that accounts for severity, exposure duration, and documentation strength. Within each tier, payouts vary based on individual case factors verified through medical records, military service records (where applicable), and exposure documentation.
Eligibility and deadlines: August 10, 2024 (2-year window from PACT Act enactment Aug 10, 2022) — now expired for most claims. If the registration deadline has passed, consult an attorney about any late-claim exceptions in your jurisdiction.
Mass tort settlements typically take 12-36 months from claim filing to payment. Initial offers come 6-12 months after claim validation; final payment after appeals process and lien resolution (Medicare, VA, private insurance).
Yes — initial tier classification is provisional. The claims administrator may re-tier based on additional medical evidence, expert review, or appeal. Lower-tier claimants with strong documentation sometimes move up.
Most global settlement matrices include compensatory damages only. Punitive damages may apply in cases tried individually outside the master matrix (bellwether trials). Tier amounts shown here exclude separate punitive awards.