Assistance for VAs: Phoenix Regional Office
In order to get more information, the contact info for Phoenix Regional Office is 3333 North Central Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85012-2405 Phone: (800) 827-1000.
Could you have been exposed to asbestos? Read the following to see if you fall under a category at risk. At first glance, there are some questions one should ask to figure out if exposure to asbestos is an issue. Some questions to ask include: Do you think you have had prolonged exposure to asbestos? Are you an immediate family member of someone who has worked in asbestos-related industries? Have you worked somewhere where asbestos insulation was used? Is it possible your exposure to asbestos was in the form of a "burst exposure" (a very heavy concentration) to asbestos for short periods of time? Was yes a response to any of these? If so, you may wish to discuss this with your health-care provider.
The following are the ailments which 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). Certain specific signs of asbestos-related diseases are coughing, coughing blood, shortness of breath, chest pain and weight loss. Unfortunately, the detectable symptoms of asbestos exposure can appear up to 25 years after initial exposure. Annual or even semi-annual asbestos detection tests are recommended.
It is essential to seek a professional opinion if you imagine that you have been exposed to asbestos. Initial 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 that may be unlcear to the typical patient. Be sure to ask your physician about your health problem. If you don't completely comprehend your doctor, get him to clarify so you can better understand. Weitz & Luxenberg stands by the belief that all men and women who have participated in the United States Armed orces should receive the benefits they deserve. This includes compensation for potentially fatal diseases such as lung cancer.
Contact with asbestos can seriously damage your health. Weitz & Luxenberg understands this and is here to help. For a free consultation, fill out the form below.
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