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Jamestown (CSi) Stutsman County Veterans Service Officer, David Bratton says, Marines and family members are reminded that if they served at Camp Lejeune from 1953 to 1987 to contact his office regarding possible benefits available.
He said that the water supply at the camp during that time period was contaminated with toxic materials, that led some to acquire serious diseases such as cancers.
He explained that those who got the specific diseases listed stemming from the water supply are likely eligible for health benefits.
He also pointed out that grants area available for veterans with PTSD who want to acquire a PTSD Service Dog.
He added that other grants are available for veterans through the North Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs, including the areas of vision care, doctor and dentist visits.
Bratton reminds veterans that his office has more information and paper work to fill out, for benefits.
He said that many veterans that are eligible for benefits are not receiving them, and encourages them to contact his office.
He also said the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month there’s a meeting for veterans with PTSD that need to talk, and share issues, with individuals from the Fargo Veterans Center, who have experience combat.
The meeting is at the Law Enforecment Center’s lower level meeting room, from noon to 2-p.m.
The Stutsman County Veterans Service Office is located in the lower level of the Law Enforcement Center in Jamestown, open M-F from 8:30-a.m., to 5-p.m.
Call 701-252-9043.
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