Help for VAs at Dothan Mental Health Center

Here is some information that may help VAs. The contact information for Dothan Mental Health Center is 3753 Ross Clark Cir Ste 4 Dothan, AL 36301 Phone: (334) 678-1903.

Certain people with asbestos exposure should be tested for asbestos-related diseases. General attributes of these people are those that have had contact with asbestos through a "burst exposure" i.e. a very heavy concentration of asbestos in a limited amount of time, troubles with their respiratory system, prolonged exposure to asbestos, or friends or relatives of people who have dealt in asbestos-related environments even if the the one exposed to asbestos has no noticeable symptoms.

In general, there is a group of diseases that result from asbestos exposure: lung cancer, asbestosis (a serious, chronic, non cancerous fibrous hardening and scarring of the lungs), mesothelioma (a cancer of the thin membranes lining the thoracic and abdominal cavities and surrounding internal organs), and pleural plaque and thickening (scarring of the lining of the lung). The main indicators of asbestos-related diseases are coughing, coughing blood, shortness of breath, chest pain and weight loss. Unfortunately, these symptoms of contact with asbestos can appear up to 25 years after initial exposure. Annual or even semi-annual asbestos detection tests are encouraged.

It is recommended to see a doctor if you believe that you have been exposed to asbestos. Initial testing involves an x-ray (side and front view of your chest). Additional tests may include a pulmonary function test, blood work, a CT scan and/or biopsy. At times, medical professionals may speak a language that may be unclear to the average person. Be sure to ask your doctor about your situation. If you don't understand your doctor, have him explain it in a way that you can better understand. Weitz & Luxenberg supports the notion that all those who have participated in the United States Armed Forces should receive the benefits they deserve. This includes compensation for potentially fatal diseases such as mesothelioma.

Weitz & Luxenberg can help you receive compensation for an asbestos-related illness. Simply fill out the form below to initiate the process.

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