VA medical facilities by state

The military is notorious for having employed asbestos to a tremendous extent between 1920 and 1980, as the mineral has numerous convenient properties, such as resistance to fire, and was also very cheap. As a consequence, over 20 million people were exposed to asbestos during the last century, 30% of whom are struggling with terrible diseases today. Veterans who served during this period of time are at high risk of developing a disease as a result of military asbestos exposure, particularly those who were part of the U.S. Navy. For this reason, we strongly encourage veterans to undergo medical examination periodically, as diseases that stem from asbestos exposure are asymptomatic in their early phases. Thereby, veterans may unknowingly suffer from a serious disease.

It is important to know that, as a veteran injured by asbestos exposure, you have the right to seek financial compensation for your physical and emotional distress from the Veterans Benefits Administration. Furthermore, veterans are also eligible for compensation from the asbestos trust funds of the companies which manufactured the products they handled while serving in the military. Throughout the country, there are numerous Veterans Benefits Administration facilities that can help veterans with a history of military asbestos exposure receive a correct and accurate diagnosis. Veterans who developed one of the following diseases are entitled to benefits such as disability compensation, which primarily depends on the disability rating they have:

• lung cancer
• mesothelioma
• gastrointestinal cancer
• throat cancer
• colorectal cancer
• esophageal cancer

It is worthy of note that, if you are a veteran who struggles with another pulmonary disease which may stem from military asbestos exposure, you must have asbestos fibers in your lungs in order to qualify for compensation. This is why it is essential to undergo asbestos screening at a VA facility. Having vast experience in diagnosing the diseases which occur as a consequence of asbestos exposure, their medical specialists will be able to assign you a correct and accurate diagnosis following a thorough examination. They will use chest X-rays, as well as breathing and blood tests, which will eventually allow the medical experts to identify the disease you suffer from. Here is a list of VA medical facilities by state, which should help you receive the medical attention you need as a veteran whose health was affected by military asbestos exposure.

Our medical specialists offer asbestos screening free of charge

Even if you already have a diagnosis from the VA, it is always a good idea to seek a second opinion when it comes to diseases that are caused by asbestos exposure. Our medical experts have vast experience in diagnosing diseases that occur as a result of asbestos exposure and will carefully examine your most recent chest X-rays to assess the damage the asbestos fibers have produced to your lungs so far. They will also employ breathing and blood tests to eventually assign you a correct and precise diagnosis. Therefore, if you live within driving distance to Birmingham, Alabama, we wholeheartedly invite you to visit our medical facility for a free-of-charge asbestos screening if you have a history of military asbestos exposure.

We provide quality legal assistance to veterans injured by military asbestos exposure

With over 25 years of experience in pursuing compensation for the victims of asbestos exposure and their family members, our attorneys will thoroughly evaluate your case to determine whether you are eligible for compensation from the VA and from the asbestos trust funds.

As a veteran, you are entitled to compensation both from the asbestos trust funds of the companies which manufactured the hazardous products you were exposed to and from the VA. While the legal process is very complex, your involvement will be minimal, as you will only have to send in your military records, which you must retrieve, and your medical records. Finally, you should know that our law firm works on a contingency fee basis, which means that you do not have to pay our attorneys anything unless they recover financial compensation for you.

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