If you are a veteran, you should familiarize yourself with the Mesothelioma Center. Mesothelioma is a life-threatening illness that usually results from exposure to asbestos. According to the Center's website, if you served between 1940 and 1970, you face a greater risk of developing this disease or other asbestos- related illness.
Asbestos has been commonly used in military applications, products and ships, primarily because of its resistance to fire. The Center will provide a list of occupations, ships, and shipyards that could have put veterans at risk for this disease. Since asbestos-related disease is not always recognized by the VA, compensation can be difficult to obtain. The Center will provide benefit counselors to help guide you through the process of filing a VA claim at no charge. Their job is to help any veteran obtain the maximum benefit to which he or she is entitled.
Ben Grayson is the Veterans Liaison for the Mesothelioma Center.
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