Information for VAs
In order to get more information, the contact info for New York Regional Office is 245 W Houston St. New York, NY 10014 Phone: (800) 827-1000.
Read on to find out about who may be at risk for asbestos exposure. These people include those that: have had contact with asbestos through a "burst exposure" i.e. a very heavy concentration of asbestos for short periods of time, troubles with their respiratory system, prolonged exposure to asbestos, or friends or relatives of people who have been involved in asbestos-related environments even if the the one exposed to asbestos has no visible symptoms.
Certain illnesses are associated with 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). Certain specific signs of asbestos-related diseases are coughing, coughing blood, shortness of breath, chest pain and weight loss. Unfortunately, these signs of asbestos exposure can appear up to 25 years after primary exposure. Annual or even semi-annual asbestos detection tests are recommended.
It is necessary to seek a doctor's advice if you presume that you have been exposed to asbestos. One form of testing is an x-ray (side and front view of your chest.) Further tests may include a pulmonary function test, blood work, a CT scan and/or biopsy. At times, doctors speak a language that is perplexing to the layman. As a patient, you should be sure to question your physician about your circumstance. If you don't completely comprehend your doctor, ask her to explain it in a way that you can better understand. Weitz & Luxenberg stands by the belief that all those who have participated in the American Armed orces should receive the services they deserve. This includes compensation for potentially fatal diseases such as lung cancer.
Living with mesothelioma can be taxing. Weitz & Luxenberg can help lessen some of the hardship by providing you with a free case evaluation. Your first step is to fill out the form below.
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