Yes, U.S. veterans with mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases can get compensation, and with our team’s help, the process is easier than ever before.
Veterans can receive compensation for asbestos-related diseases in 4 different ways:
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits
- Asbestos trust funds
- Lawsuits
- Settlements
If you have an asbestos-related disease, we can help file different types of mesothelioma compensation claims on your behalf. Many other veterans have received $1 million or more in compensation by working with our team.
Learn more about the options available for veterans to receive compensation for asbestos exposure and find out how easy it is to apply with help from our team.
Can You Get Compensation for Asbestos Exposure?
Yes, you can get compensation if asbestos exposure causes you to develop a serious illness.
Mesothelioma is arguably the best-known asbestos-related disease, but it’s far from the only one.
Other asbestos-related diseases include:
- Lung cancer
- Asbestosis
- Atelectasis (collapsed lung)
- COPD
- Pleural plaques
- Pleural thickening
- Laryngeal cancer
- Ovarian cancer
Why can I claim compensation for asbestos exposure? You can claim compensation as manufacturers used asbestos in products while hiding the health risks for decades. You may deserve payouts as your illness likely stems from their negligence.
For example, Art Putt, a U.S. veteran with mesothelioma, worked with our legal partners to file a lawsuit against the manufacturers of asbestos brakes he was exposed to while working as a mechanic.
“The financial freedom from a lawsuit was the one good thing that came out of something bad,” Art says. We have no financial worries.”
Get a free case review now to find out your eligibility.
How Much Compensation Do You Get for Asbestos Claims?
Whether you get compensation from the VA, a lawsuit, or asbestos trust funds, the payouts are typically substantial.
Here’s how much compensation is available from:
- VA benefits: As of 2024, veterans who are married can usually receive $3,946.25 or more per month in compensation.
- Lawsuits: The average compensation for mesothelioma settlements is between $1 million and $1.4 million. More may potentially be awarded through in-court trial verdicts.
- Asbestos trust funds: Over $30 billion is contained in asbestos trust funds, and by filing a claim, you can access a portion of this money.
The Mesothelioma Veterans Center has secured significant compensation for many veterans and families impacted by mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases.
Here are some recent payouts we’ve secured for mesothelioma veterans:
- $40 million for Navy veteran Walt Twidwell (verdict)
- $1.76 million to a Texas Army veteran (settlement)
- $4.3 million to a Florida Army veteran (settlement)
- $4.14 million for an Indiana Air Force veteran (settlement)
Regardless of the type of compensation you choose, the amounts are substantial and will provide significant help with funding your treatment.
How to Apply for Asbestos Compensation
Applying for compensation is an extremely easy and streamlined process when you work with the Mesothelioma Veterans Center.
Our legal partners, including VA-accredited attorneys, can do all the work related to building and filing legal claims and asbestos trust fund claims for you. We’ll also help you file for or increase your VA benefits if you have mesothelioma.
There are three easy ways to apply right now:
- Call (877) 450-8973: You’ll connect with our Patient Advocates, who can help you pursue mesothelioma compensation, if eligible.
- Contact us now: Fill out the contact form, and we’ll connect with you as quickly as possible to discuss the specifics of your case.
- Get a free case review: Our team will review the facts of your diagnosis and determine if you can pursue compensation.
Types of Mesothelioma Compensation
All 4 sources of mesothelioma compensation are available for veterans who are eligible.
Read on to learn about the four places asbestos compensation can come from.
1. VA Compensation for Asbestos Exposure
Since 33% of all mesothelioma patients are military veterans, VA benefits play a major role in providing much-needed compensation.
Married veterans can typically receive $3,946.25 a month or more through VA disability compensation. Veterans qualify for the highest payouts since the VA considers mesothelioma to be a 100% disability.
In addition to disability compensation, the VA offers multiple benefits that cover other expenses, including free or low-cost health care, additional payouts for in-home care, and funeral reimbursement.
We can help you apply for or increase your VA benefits if you have mesothelioma.
2. Asbestos Trust Funds
Asbestos trust funds were established when companies that produced asbestos-based products went bankrupt to avoid lawsuits. Courts ordered them to establish trust funds to pay back the victims who were exposed to asbestos.
Roughly $30 billion is estimated to be available in mesothelioma trust funds as of 2024.
Advantages of pursuing asbestos trust fund compensation include:
- You can start to get payouts in 90 days or less
- Our legal partners will do all the work of filing for you
- The average payout is $300,000-$400,000
To seek funds from an asbestos trust fund, begin with a free legal consultation from our VA-accredited attorneys.
Get started by calling (877) 450-8973 today.
3. Lawsuits for Asbestos-Related Diseases
Veterans with mesothelioma can claim compensation through lawsuits filed against companies that made the asbestos products they were exposed to. These lawsuits are not filed against the military or government.
The average value of a mesothelioma lawsuit is $1 million or more. Our VA-accredited legal partners can help determine if you qualify to file a lawsuit, and if so, can build and file one on your behalf.
Mesothelioma lawsuits award compensation through out-of-court settlements or trial verdicts. Our partner mesothelioma attorneys will ensure your lawsuit is as strong as possible and will fight to get the highest payouts in your case.
4. Asbestos-Related Disease Settlements
Over 99% of lawsuits reach mesothelioma settlements since in-court trials add more time and risk to the case.
With help from our legal partners, U.S. veterans with mesothelioma may start to receive the first settlement payouts in just a few months. Settlement compensation can cover medical bills, mortgages, and other expenses.
Plus, it’s worth noting that veterans still file for VA benefits even if they pursue legal settlements and asbestos trust fund claims.
Our VA-accredited attorneys can help ensure veterans get any and all types of mesothelioma compensation they qualify for.
We Can Help Veterans Pursue Asbestos Compensation
If you’re a veteran with mesothelioma, you deserve compensation for asbestos-related diseases. We are here to help you get it.
We can make it easy for you to secure mesothelioma compensation from:
- Asbestos trust fund claims
- VA benefits
- Mesothelioma lawsuits
Call (877) 450-8973 or get a free case review now to see how we can help you or someone you love with mesothelioma pursue the compensation you need.
Our team at Mesothelioma Veterans Center looks forward to hearing your story.
