Many Greenwood residents first learn about Camp Lejeune through family stories, news coverage, or a medical referral that raises questions. Then comes the hard part: remembering where you lived or served, and matching that to the dates that matter.
A strong claim usually begins with a clean, defensible timeline—not just a guess about “when it might have happened.” In practice, that means pulling together:
- Service or residency records that show where you were and when
- Unit assignments / duty information (if applicable)
- Medical records that show diagnosis timing and progression
- Any documentation that helps confirm residence and water-system access during relevant periods
If you’re juggling work and care, it’s easy to delay collecting records. But delays can be costly—not because a lawyer “won’t help,” but because records become harder to obtain or reconstruct. Getting organized early often saves time later.


