MESOTHELIOMA VA
Military veterans stricken with mesothelioma face limitations when seeking compensation through the VA system

Since 1986, the law firm of Weitz & Luxenberg has protected the legal rights of asbestos-injured military veterans who apply to the VA for benefits. And in that time the firm's mesothelioma lawyers have won several billion dollars in verdicts and settlements for veterans stricken with mesothelioma cancer.

WEITZ & LUXENBERG

January 8, 2010 - Millions of U.S. veterans were regularly exposed to asbestos during their military service making them vulnerable to developing mesothelioma, the deadliest of asbestos-related cancers diagnosed in 3,000 Americans every year.

More than 30 percent of all mesothelioma cases in America are diagnosed among military veterans, according to statistical data. Health authorities report that 26 percent of mesothelioma patients are Navy veterans and shipyard workers. Naval veterans also account for 16 percent of asbestos-related lung cancer and 13 percent of severe respiratory diseases.

Despite having served their county with honor, U.S. veterans coping with asbestos-related disease, especially mesothelioma, face limitations when it comes to obtaining compensation and benefits through the government and the VA system.

That’s because illnesses such as mesothelioma are not always recognized by the VA as a service-related medical condition, making it difficult to obtain financial benefits.

Another obstacle is the size of the VA’s client base. The VA is responsible for administering benefit programs to some 74.5 million potentially eligible individuals. Due to the size and complexity of the system, filing a claim to receive benefits from the VA is a Herculean task.

But with the assistance of an experienced mesothelioma law firm like Weitz & Luxenberg, veterans can more successfully seek compensation for medical costs, lost wages and suffering. We do not sue the military. The firm files a claim against the asbestos company that produced the materials that led to your illness.

Time to seek justice

The law firm of Weitz & Luxenberg is recognized by the legal community for obtaining record-setting verdicts and settlements in asbestos-injury cases.

If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma and seek a free case review, please notify us through the communication form on this page. We will pursue your claim with vigilance to help you pay for medical bills, lost wages, and suffering.

Please know, the firm works on a contingency basis so there is no cost to you until we obtain a verdict or reach a settlement in your favor.