VA Benfits - Mesothelioma
If you are a veteran with mesothelioma, then you need to file a disability claim with the Veterans Administration (VA). I highly recommend that you contact a lawyer to help with this claim. If you were injured or have an illness that was caused or was made worse while you were in service, then you may have a claim. The key here is that the injury or illness is service-connected. If you have a service-connected disability and a discharge that was not dishonorable, then you likely have a claim.
The VA claims process can be difficult and convoluted. The VA website can be difficult to navigate and find what you are looking for. There certainly, is not a published step-by-step process. And this is where the lawyer comes into play. If you have a standard claim, then I recommend that you contact the VFW and see if they will assist you with your paperwork. You likely need a lawyer if you have a major illness like mesothelioma.
Far too many veterans are currently suffering from mesothelioma, rare cancer caused by exposure to asbestos that takes 20-50 years to develop. Getting compensation for this disability is often a difficult process for veterans as well with many pitfalls and things that can cause their claim to be wrongfully denied. That’s why the Lanier Law Firm made a guide on everything veterans need to know about the VA claims process.
Disclaimer: I have not been paid to recommend the Lanier Law Firm. They contacted me and asked me if I would be interested in putting a link on my website. There are other Law Firms that offer the same type of service.
