Assistance for VAs: Aberdeen VA Clinic
Contact information for Aberdeen VA Clinic is 1440 - 15th Avenue NW Aberdeen, SD 57401 Phone: (605) 622-2640.
Certain types of people with asbestos exposure should be tested for asbestos-related diseases. These individuals are people who: have had contact with asbestos through a "burst exposure" i.e. a very heavy concentration of asbestos for small amounts of time, unusual respiratory issues, ongoing contact with asbestos, or friends or relatives of people who have worked in asbestos-related industries even if the person who worked with asbestos has no evident exposure signs.
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 detectable warning 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 important to seek medical council if you feel that you have been exposed to asbestos. One form of testing is an x-ray (side and front view of your chest.) Extra tests may include a pulmonary function test, blood work, a CT scan and/or biopsy. At times, medical professionals may speak a language incomprehensible to the average person. Be sure to ask your doctor about your condition. If you don't totally grasp your doctor, ask her to explain it in a way that you can better comprehend. All citizens who have participated in the American Armed Forces should receive the benefits they deserve. Weitz & Luxenberg is committed to making this happen. This includes compensation for deadly diseases that are caused by inhalation of asbestos, such as mesothelioma.
Surviving with asbestos-related diseases can be taxing. Weitz & Luxenberg can help reduce some of the stress by providing you with a free case evaluation. Your first step is to fill out the form below.
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