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Veterans who suffer from mesothelioma and other asbestos-related cancers may be eligible to claim VA benefits including VA Health Care and VA Disability Compensation. The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs categorizes mesothelioma as a service-related disability if the exposure to asbestos occurred during active duty in the military.
At Mesolink we employ former veterans who have developed an expertise in filing for mesothelioma related VA benefits. These military patient advocates will help walk you through the process and will provide you with the necessary paperwork to ensure your claim gets the best chance of being approved. Please fill out our form and we will contact you immediately to get you started.
Do you need assistance with filing an asbestos-related VA Claim or have questions about other benefits? Fill out the form below and we'll have one of our veterans contact you within 24 hours.
Eligibility for almost all VA benefits is based on discharge from active military service under all conditions other than dishonorable circumstances and a Bad Conduct Discharge. In order for a veterans' condition to be approved by the VA as a "service-related" occurrence, the veteran has to furnish sufficient evidence in the form of medical documentation to prove to the VA that the mesothelioma was caused by exposure in the military. In the event that a veteran fails to survive the mesothelioma without filing a VA claim, it may be possible for the surviving spouse to claim benefits such as Dependency and Indemnity Compensation.
Other than claims for VA benefits as set forth above, veterans are barred from making claims for compensation against the U.S. military. However, one of the most effective ways for claiming compensation for asbestos exposed veterans is to file a lawsuit against companies that manufactured and sold hazardous asbestos products to the military. This can be done with help from an experienced mesothelioma lawyer who has had prior experience in helping veterans recover compensation from the responsible parties.
Many veterans and their families do not have a correct understanding of the eligibility and process involved in filing for VA benefits. This can result in the loss of genuinely eligible veterans' claims. One of the most common VA benefits myths is that if a veteran applies for VA benefits, they require the patient to be treated only by a VA medical practitioner. Another common misconception is that if a member of the U.S. Armed Forces has not served their nation during war, they are not classified as veterans. Many people also believe that if the mesothelioma patient has not served in any of the four main military branches, they are not eligible to receive any VA benefits.
For more information about eligibility for filing a VA claim as well as information and guidance on filing VA claims fill out the online request form on this page. We will send you a free copy of our mesothelioma packet that contains very helpful information for veterans. We encourage you to take advantage of the years of experience offered by our Patient Advocates who are former service members themselves. They can walk you through the VA claims procedures at no charge.
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