The #1 Resource for Mesothelioma Veterans Benefits & More

Founded by U.S. veterans, the Mesothelioma Veterans Center has supported over 3,800 families to date. Our team is led by Major Jonathan Nelson (USMC Ret), a VA-accredited attorney who’ll help you file for VA benefits for free. We also assist with accessing treatments, support, and compensation.

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“I joined the Mesothelioma Veterans Center to provide assistance to fellow service members who need help obtaining the benefits that they deserve.”

Major Jonathan Nelson, VA-Accredited Attorney

We’ve Helped Thousands of Veterans

Since 2015, U.S. veterans and families from across the country have put their trust in our experts when faced with mesothelioma.

  • Over 3,800
    U.S. veterans and families helped to date

  • 100+ Years
    of military and medical experience

  • $10.6 Billion
    secured to date for veterans and civilians

Helping U.S. Veterans Secure VA Benefits & More

From free help filing for VA benefits, finding doctors, and pursuing compensation, our experienced team can do it all. Explore all the ways we assist U.S. veterans like you who are facing mesothelioma.

  • File VA Claims for Free

    Major Nelson can help you file for mesothelioma VA benefits like monthly payouts, health care, and more at no cost to you.

    Free VA Benefits Help

  • Get Your VA Forms

    We provide forms for a variety of mesothelioma VA benefits for free. Download the forms and get Major Nelson’s help filling them out.

    Get VA Forms Now

  • Request Our Veterans Packet

    Learn how we can help you access VA benefits, treatments, and mesothelioma compensation worth $1 million+ on average.

    Get Our Free Veterans Packet

  • Find the Right Doctor

    We have over 500 doctors and 150 cancer centers in our network, including VA specialists. Speak with our nurses and find doctors now.

    Doctor Match

  • Ask a Veteran Your Questions

    Major Nelson is ready to answer any questions that U.S. veterans like you have if you’re facing mesothelioma. Connect with him now.

    Ask A Veteran

  • Join Our Support Group

    Our monthly mesothelioma support group allows you to connect with other patients, as well as Major Nelson, a nurse, and an oncology social worker.

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Meet Our Mesothelioma Veterans Experts

Our team consists of proud U.S. veterans with VA accreditation, registered nurses, and legal professionals. They can answer your questions and guide you through the steps to get benefits.

Jonathan N. Nelson U.S. Marine Corps Major & Attorney

Major Nelson is a VA-accredited attorney with decades of military and legal experience. Coming from a family of U.S. veterans, Major Nelson served in Kuwait and Iraq after 9/11. He later taught criminal law at the Naval Justice School and served as a Staff Judge Advocate.

In his role at the Mesothelioma Veterans Center, Major Nelson can review your eligibility for asbestos VA benefits, determine which forms you need, and file on your behalf at no cost.

Major Nelson’s family has been affected by mesothelioma, so he truly understands what U.S. veterans like you are going through and is proud to offer his support.

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Video Summary: Major Jonathan Nelson (Ret.) is a veteran and experienced VA-accredited attorney. At the Mesothelioma Veterans Center, he helps veterans get VA benefits and other resources.

Liz Logan, RN Oncology Nurse & Patient Advocate

Liz is a registered nurse with over 20 years of experience assisting patients. As a Board-Certified Patient Advocate (BCPA), Liz helps U.S. veterans and families make sense of a mesothelioma diagnosis and learn about their options for free.

Amy Fair, RN Registered Nurse & Patient Advocate

Amy is a registered nurse with more than 25 years of experience helping mesothelioma patients and families. Supported by over 10 medical assistants, registered nurses, and a licensed practical nurse, she helps patients at no cost.

Brian Cooke Asbestos Attorney & USMC Captain

Captain Cooke served as a Marine Corps company commander and prosecutor. As an attorney at Simmons Hanly Conroy, he has spent more than 20 years securing legal payouts for veterans and civilians harmed by mesothelioma.

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Our Award-Winning Experience

Free Help Filing for VA Benefits

If you’re a veteran with mesothelioma, you may qualify for maximum VA benefits like disability payouts and free or low-cost health care. Major Nelson can help you file for VA benefits, maximize your disability rating, or file an appeal if eligible.

“I want to make sure veterans with mesothelioma can get the benefits that they need now and that their families are provided for.”

Major Jonathan Nelson, VA-accredited attorney

Top VA Benefits for Mesothelioma

  • Disability Compensation: If you have mesothelioma, we can help you pursue a 100% disability rating often worth $4,158.17 monthly.
  • VA Health Care: With VA health care coverage, you can access free or low-cost mesothelioma treatments from top doctors within the military’s network.
  • VA DIC: We may be able to help families access $1,699.35 a month if they lost a veteran they love to service-connected conditions like mesothelioma.
  • Survivors Pension: Families below a set income may qualify for a monthly pension if a veteran died from mesothelioma connected to their service.
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How U.S. Military Branches Used Asbestos

Prior to the early 1980s, every U.S. military branch used asbestos in bases, vehicles, and ships, leading many U.S. veterans to develop mesothelioma later in life.

We can determine how you may have been exposed while serving, which is key to building VA claims and pursuing additional payouts. Select your branch to learn how asbestos was used and the next steps we recommend.

Mesothelioma Information for Veterans

Our nurses, medical reviewers, and VA-accredited attorneys regularly update our site to ensure we’re providing the most accurate information possible. We cite directly from the VA, cancer organizations, and top hospitals.

Learn about key topics related to mesothelioma, how it impacts U.S. veterans, and options to support you or a loved one after a diagnosis.

Essential Mesothelioma Topics

Legal Support for U.S. Veterans With Mesothelioma

U.S. veterans with mesothelioma can pursue legal compensation potentially worth millions of dollars with no impact to their VA claims. Mesothelioma attorneys can take care of every step in the legal process on your behalf.

We’ve partnered with Sokolove Law and Simmons Hanly Conroy, top asbestos law firms with VA-accredited attorneys and U.S. veterans on staff, to support you. Explore your legal options now.

Free Case Review

Learn how our legal partners can help you recover mesothelioma compensation worth $1 million+ on average for your family.

Free Case Review

Attorney Checklist

Use our free checklist for help choosing the right mesothelioma lawyer to handle VA claims and asbestos lawsuits.

Attorney Checklist

Access Asbestos Trust Funds

There’s over $30 billion available in trust funds. By working with our legal partners, you could get the first payouts in 90 days or less.

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Stories from U.S. Veterans We’ve Helped

As the most trusted source for U.S. veterans with mesothelioma, we’re honored to feature the stories of service members we’ve helped. Hear how U.S. veterans like you accessed the VA benefits and resources they deserved.

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After serving in the military, Art was exposed to asbestos as a mechanic and later developed mesothelioma. Our team helped Art get compensation to cover medical bills, pay his house off, and much more.

Art Putt U.S. Army & Air Force veteran
“They treated us like family, and they cared about us like family.”

Alan was diagnosed with mesothelioma when he was in his mid-50s, while he was still working to make ends meet. With medical bills mounting, Alan and his family worked with our team to get compensation and peace of mind.

Alan Bonnin U.S. Army veteran
“They took care of everything. I didn’t do much besides pick up the phone.”

Linda served as her father's caregiver when he was diagnosed with mesothelioma after decades of asbestos exposure. We were able to help them file a lawsuit and get a financial payout.

Linda Maple Daughter of a U.S. Navy veteran
"They will be there by your side the whole way through."

Find Top Mesothelioma Doctors for Veterans

U.S. veterans facing mesothelioma deserve the best medical care possible. Our registered nurses and Patient Advocates can help you find top doctors and hospitals near you — including those in network with the VA. 

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News About Veterans and Mesothelioma

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If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, get your questions answered in our free guide — shipped overnight.

  • VA Benefits
  • Top Treatments
  • Best Doctors
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