Asbestos – Compensation for Veterans

Even though mesothelioma-afflicted veterans are just as entitled to VA disability benefits as those who were wounded in battle, many struggle to get the compensation they deserve. The difficulty in obtaining VA benefits stems from the “burden of proof.” In order to qualify for benefits, a veteran must prove that their illness is related to asbestos exposure during their time of service. Because asbestos was so widely used up until the late 1970s—and because illnesses like mesothelioma may take 20 to 40 years to emerge—it can be a grueling process to pinpoint which product or application was responsible for the exposure. If a veteran cannot prove that their asbestos exposure occurred during service, getting approved for VA disability benefits may be nearly impossible. In that case, they must attempt to get compensation from the companies who made the products associated with their exposure. There are strict time limitations for filing a mesothelioma lawsuit, so it is important to begin the process as soon as possible.

Disclaimer: If you are a US military veteran with mesothelioma or another asbestos-caused illness, you can contact an attorney to have your claim reviewed. We are not endorsing the above company, but showing this on our blog for information purposes only