According to our lawyers, a successful Camp Lejeune lawsuit involving colon cancer could result in settlement amounts ranging from $75,000 to over $500,000. The initial lawsuits were based on the belief that the government knowingly exposed servicemembers to contaminated water. Scientific research has shown a link between the toxins in the water and various forms of cancer, including colon and thyroid cancer. A veteran has filed a claim for service connection for colon and thyroid cancers, but the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims has denied the claims. The Veteran asserts that his colon cancer is due to the contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.