Veterans & Military
Veterans Outreach: Focus on VSO Training for Asbestos Claims
- by Aaron Munz
- Veterans & Military
- Mar 10, 2020
Our Veterans Outreach team at The Mesothelioma Center at Asbestos.com is coming off another stellar year of serving veterans diagnosed with asbestos-related diseases and building relationships within the Veterans…
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Veterans Need to Speak Up About Military Asbestos Exposure
- by Aaron Munz
- Veterans & Military
- Nov 9, 2018
As a veteran, I am acutely aware of the attention and appreciation we receive each year on November 11 when our country celebrates Veterans Day. There are sales at…
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Submitting the Correct Wording for Asbestos-Related VA Claims
- by Aaron Munz
- Veterans & Military
- Aug 29, 2018
In order to have an asbestos-related, military service-connected disability claim approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), a veteran must show they have a diagnosis the VA recognizes can…
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What the VA Mission Act Means for Veterans with Mesothelioma
- by Aaron Munz
- Veterans & Military
- Jul 2, 2018
Last year, veterans groups hailed the extension of the Veterans Choice Program. Under the program, the Veterans Administration (VA) can cover the cost of private health care when veterans…
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The Cost of VA Health Care for Mesothelioma
- by Aaron Munz
- Veterans & Military
- Feb 13, 2018
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care system includes some of the top mesothelioma specialists in the nation. Given the ever-rising cost of cancer treatment in the U.S.,…
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Getting from a Local VA Clinic to a Top Mesothelioma Specialist
- by Aaron Munz
- Veterans & Military
- Jan 10, 2018
Mesothelioma is one of the toughest forms of cancer to treat, so it should come as no surprise your local VA clinic is probably not up to the task. But…
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Supporting Military Families on Veterans Day
- by Danielle DiPietro
- Veterans & Military
- Nov 10, 2017
Veterans Day is a time to thank past and present members of the U.S. military for their service. For more than two centuries, Americans in uniform have played an immense…
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VA-Accredited Claims Agents Help Veterans with Mesothelioma
- by Daniel King
- Veterans & Military
- Oct 16, 2017
A VA-accredited Claims Agent is a person who can legally represent veterans to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and assist veterans with filing claims for VA benefits. The formal…
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A Gulf War Veteran’s Experience with Asbestos in the Navy
- by Daniel King
- Veterans & Military
- Aug 14, 2017
From World War II to the Vietnam War, U.S. Navy shipbuilders used asbestos-containing materials extensively. Every branch of the military demanded the use of the famously fireproof mineral, and the…
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Memorial Day: Remember Our Heroes and Fight for Them
- by Cara Tompot
- Veterans & Military
- May 24, 2017
This weekend, people around the U.S. will come together with family and friends to celebrate Memorial Day. While this day has a reputation for BBQs and family gatherings, it truly…
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