In the past, military servicemen and women were exposed to asbestos for a wide range of reasons. Veterans and mesothelioma have a strong connection due to the various high-risk occupations and locations they encountered while serving in the military.
Close to 30% of all mesothelioma diagnoses each year are military veterans. The highest risk of exposure to asbestos while in the military was between 1930 and 1980. Due to the common latency period between exposure to asbestos and developing mesothelioma, there has been an increase of diagnoses over the last 10-15 years.
There are many mesothelioma claim compensation options for veterans that are diagnosed with mesothelioma. These include lawsuits, asbestos bankruptcy trust fund claims, and disability claims offered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).