; or (4) the exposure to the water increased the likelihood of such harm. (b) Prior claims not a bar An individual described in subsection (a) may bring an action under this section regardless of any prior claim or action dismissed or otherwise terminated for any reason related to the harm described in subsection (a). (c) Burden and standard of proof (1) In general The burden of proof shall be on the party filing the action to show one or more relationship between the water and the harm described in paragraphs (1) through (4) of subsection (a) by a preponderance of the evidence. (2) Use of studies A study conducted on humans or animals, or from an epidemiological study, which ruled out chance and bias with reasonable confidence and which concluded, with sufficient evidence, that exposure to the water described in subsection (a) is one possible cause of the harm, shall be sufficient to satisfy the burden of proof described under paragraph (1). (d) Exclusive jurisdiction and venue The district court of the Eastern District of North Carolina shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any action under this section, and shall be the exclusive venue for such an action, including any multi-district claims. Nothing in this subsection shall impair any party’s right to a trial by jury. (e) Exclusive remedy (1) In general An individual who brings an action under this section for an injury, including a latent disease, may not thereafter bring a tort action pursuant to any other law against the United States for such harm. (2) No effect on disability benefits Any award under this section shall have not impede or limit the individual’s continued or future entitlement to disability awards, payments, or benefits under any Veteran’s Administration program. (f) Immunity waiver The United States may not assert any claim to immunity in an action under this section which would otherwise be available, including any otherwise applicable statute of limitation, statute of repose, discretionary function defense, or similar limitation or