Assistance for VAs: G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center
Contact information for G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center is 1500 E. Woodrow Wilson Drive Jackson, MS 39216 Phone: (601) 362-4471 or (800) 949-1009 (in-state).
Read on to find out about who may be at risk for asbestos exposure. 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 for small amounts of time, irregular breathing patterns, prolonged exposure to asbestos, or friends or relatives of people who have worked in asbestos-related vocations even if the the one exposed to asbestos has no obvious signs of exposure.
Four specific diseases have been linked to 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. The warning signs 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 recommended.
It is necessary to get tested if you think that you have been exposed to asbestos. The usual mode of testing is an x-ray (side and front view of your chest.) Added tests may include a pulmonary function test, blood work, a CT scan and/or biopsy. Often, doctors speak a language unclear to the average person. Don't be afraid to question your medical professional about your circumstance. If you don't totally grasp your doctor, get him to put it in plain words so you can better understand. Weitz & Luxenberg supports the notion that all citizens who have participated in the U.S. Armed orces should receive the benefits they deserve. This includes compensation for potentially fatal diseases such as lung cancer.
Dealing with asbestos-related diseases can be demanding. Weitz & Luxenberg can help relieve some of the burden by providing you with a free case evaluation. Your first step is to fill out the form below.
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