Exposed to Asbestos in the Military and Later Diagnosed with Mesothelioma or Lung Cancer?

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At The Veterans Asbestos Alliance, we are a legal organization that helps veterans and their families who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma or asbestos-related lung cancer. Our mission is to provide expert legal representation, ensuring veterans and their loved ones get justice and the compensation they deserve. In addition to our legal services, we offer information and resources to empower veterans with knowledge about their health, legal rights, and available options.

Our Mission

Black and white image of the USS Intrepid, a historic U.S. Navy aircraft carrier associated with asbestos exposure.

Veterans from all branches of the United States Armed Forces are at risk for developing asbestos-related cancers, such as mesothelioma or asbestos-related lung cancer, due to asbestos exposure during their military service.

The widespread use of asbestos in the military from the 1920s through the 1980s put many United States service members at risk of developing asbestos-related diseases, like mesothelioma. This is particularly true for Navy veterans and shipyard workers. The majority of Navy vessels built before 1980 contained hundreds of asbestos-containing products, such as fireproofing, insulation or lagging on pipes and around boilers, and in

gaskets and valve packing. For those who served in the Navy, asbestos exposure was nearly unavoidable. Military family members may also be at risk from secondhand asbestos exposure. This occurs when someone is exposed to asbestos simply by being in close contact with or living with someone who was regularly exposed to asbestos. For example, asbestos dust could adhere to military uniforms or clothing and, if worn home, could expose loved ones—especially those in charge of laundering the clothing—to dangerous asbestos fibers.

Army veterans, along with those who served in other branches such as the Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard, also faced significant asbestos exposure. This was particularly true for those operating, repairing, and maintaining military trucks, tanks, aircraft, and other vehicles, as well as while living in military barracks, working in engine rooms, or performing various maintenance duties.

Approximately, 30% of Individuals Diagnosed with Mesothelioma in the United States are U.S. Veterans.

The U.S. military used asbestos in a wide range of applications, which created numerous opportunities for exposure among service members. As a result, veterans are at a significantly higher risk of developing asbestos-related diseases. To address this injustice, companies that supplied asbestos products to the military were later forced to establish trust funds to compensate veterans for asbestos-related cancers resulting from their exposure.

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma or lung cancer, contact us. Veterans and their families deserve justice and compensation for asbestos-caused cancers.

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How Veterans Were Exposed

Legal Support Services

Comprehensive Case Evaluation

We provide a free, no-obligation review of your potential case.

Review your military and occupational history to assess asbestos exposure risk.

Help confirm whether your diagnosis qualifies for legal or VA compensation options.

Provide a personalized overview of your legal rights and next steps.

Asbestos Claim Assistance

We guide you through the claims process from start to finish.

Identify all potential sources of asbestos exposure, including military and civilian jobs.

Assist with filing VA and asbestos trust fund claims

Pursue the highest possible payout from all qualifying asbestos trust funds.

Filing Lawsuits for Justice

Legal action can be a powerful tool for holding negligent companies accountable.

We guide you through the lawsuit process.

Build strong cases backed by decades of asbestos litigation experience.

Pursue verdicts or settlements to cover medical costs, lost income, and long-term needs.

Complimentary Medical & Legal Resources

We offer free, helpful tools to support you after a diagnosis, designed to help you make informed decisions and feel more in control during a difficult time.