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Paul Buckley has been battling a rare form of cancer and has been pleading his case to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, requesting a full service-related disability pension, which would cover his medical expenses. The Veterans Affairs Department sent a letter last week confirming that Buckley’s cancer had indeed been caused by a chemical contamination at a Marine Corps base where Buckley had served during the 1980s.

The Veterans Affairs decision cites letters from the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, patient treatment reports indicating a complete absence of risk factors apart from his residence at Camp Lejeune and Internet information about myeloma as evidence for the ruling.

Buckley is receiving ongoing treatments for multiple myeloma, a form of cancer that attacks the blood plasma, and is believed to be incurable. With the VA’s decision, will now have the medical care he needs for as long as he lives, as well as benefits for his family when he dies.

The Veterans Affairs Department can be hard to reach and decisions are often not favorable. If you are suffering from a disability contact a Veterans Disability attorney to help you in this fight for the medical benefits you deserve.