Assistance for VAs: Central Area Office
Do you need to contact Central Area Office? Federal Building125 South Main Street Muskogee, OK 74401-7025 Phone: (800) 827-1000.
Learn more about the dangers of asbestos exposure and decide if you should be tested. Read each of the bullet points below for the cardinal characteristics of individuals who may be at risk for asbestos exposure:
- Individuals with breathing problems
- Individuals with prolonged exposure to asbestos
- Individuals who think they have had ongoing exposure to asbestos
- Immediate family members of individuals who have worked in asbestos-related areas, even if the person who worked with asbestos has no noticeable symptoms or respiratory issues
Certain illnesses are associated with asbestos exposure: Mesothelioma (a cancer of the thin membranes lining the thoracic and abdominal cavities and surrounding internal organs), asbestosis (a serious, chronic, non cancerous fibrous hardening and scarring of the lungs), lung cancer, and pleural plaque and thickening (scarring of the lining of the lung). Some symptoms of asbestos-related diseases are coughing, coughing blood, shortness of breath, chest pain and weight loss. Unfortunately, these signs of contact with asbestos can appear up to 25 years after primary exposure. Annual or even semi-annual asbestos detection tests are recommended.
It is essential to see a doctor if you believe 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. At times, medical professionals may speak a language puzzling to the typical patient. Don't fear asking your medical professional about your health problem. If you don't understand your doctor, request that he clarify so you can better know your condition. Weitz & Luxenberg supports the notion that all those who have participated in the United States Armed orces should receive the benefits they deserve. This includes compensation for deadly diseases such as lung cancer.
Dealing with mesothelioma can be demanding. Weitz & Luxenberg can help decrease some of the discomfort by providing you with a free case evaluation. Your first step is to complete the form below.
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