Assistance for VAs: Cheyenne VA Medical / Regional Office Center
Do you need to contact Cheyenne VA Medical / Regional Office Center? 2360 E. Pershing Blvd. Cheyenne, WY 82001 Phone: (800) 827-1000.
Could you have been exposed to asbestos? Read the following to see if you fall under a category at risk. The following is a list of individuals at higher threat of developing an asbestos-related disease:
- People with breathing problems
- Individuals with prolonged exposure to asbestos
- Anyone who thinks they have had protracted exposure to asbestos
- Immediate family members of individuals who have worked in asbestos-related trades, even if the person who worked with asbestos has no evident exposure signs or breathing problems
The following are the ailments which result from asbestos exposure: 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), pleural plaque and thickening (scarring of the lining of the lung) and lung cancer. Certain specific signs of asbestos-related diseases are coughing, coughing blood, shortness of breath, chest pain and weight loss. Unfortunately, the tangible warning signs of contact with asbestos can appear up to 25 years after initial exposure. Annual or even semi-annual asbestos detection tests are recommended.
It is vital to get tested if you imagine that you have been exposed to asbestos. Initial testing is 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. Often, doctors speak a language that is baffling to the layman. Don't be afraid to question your medical professional about your condition. If you don't totally grasp your doctor, get him to explain it in a way that you can better comprehend. Weitz & Luxenberg stands by the belief that all people who have participated in the American Armed orces should receive the benefits they deserve. This includes compensation for life-threatening diseases such as lung cancer.
Did you know there is no time limit for filing an asbestos lawsuit? Weitz & Luxenberg can help you receive compensation no matter when you were exposed. Simply fill out the form below to start the process.
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