Veterans can file for disability benefits or increase their disability compensation from the VA after a mesothelioma diagnosis. Mesothelioma disability benefits typically pay out $4,044.91 per month to married veterans. File mesothelioma disability claims or increase your VA financial payouts with our help.
File or Increase VA Disability
What Is a Mesothelioma VA Disability Claim?
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers tax-free disability payouts to veterans with mesothelioma linked to their military service. It’s one of many VA benefits for veterans who got sick from asbestos exposure.
Veterans with malignant mesothelioma may qualify for VA disability if they were exposed to asbestos, the only known cause of this cancer, while serving. All branches of the military used asbestos through the early 1980s before the risks were known.
Video Summary: VA-accredited attorney Eric Hall explains how veterans with mesothelioma can get monthly VA disability compensation from the VA often worth $4,044.91 or more a month. View Transcript
A disability claim is monthly compensation that a veteran is entitled to if they've been disabled as a result of their service in the military. Veterans who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma as a result of their service in the military are likely to receive a benefit of $3,500 of monthly income tax-free to the veteran.
If a veteran believes they were exposed to asbestos while serving in the military, we encourage them to call the Mesothelioma Veterans Center so that we can work together to help them file for VA benefits.
We can help you file for mesothelioma disability benefits or increase your VA disability rating to 100% so you can get the highest payouts.
Get our Free Veterans Packet to see all the ways we can assist you.
How Much VA Disability Can You Get for Mesothelioma Cancer?
The VA pays out different amounts of monthly compensation by assigning a disability rating for the health problem(s) a veteran has.
The VA almost always awards a 100% disability rating to U.S. veterans with mesothelioma, meaning they get the highest payouts. This amounts to $4,044.91 or more each month for married veterans.
Can I Increase My VA Mesothelioma Disability Compensation?
Yes. If you were already getting VA disability compensation and received a mesothelioma diagnosis, we can help increase your rating so you can get more money.
By increasing your rating, you can potentially get thousands of dollars more every month.
Contact us now for help boosting your VA rating to 100% if you have mesothelioma.
What Can Mesothelioma Disability Compensation Be Used For?
You can use mesothelioma disability compensation for anything you need.
This monthly benefit can help pay for:
- Mesothelioma treatments
- In-home caregiving service
- Living expenses (mortgage, rent, grocery bills)
- Lost wages if you or a loved one can’t work anymore
- Travel expenses if you can’t get treatments nearby
The Mesothelioma Veterans Center will work to get you the highest disability payouts possible. We can also help you explore other compensation options to cover your expenses.
Steps to File for Mesothelioma Disability Compensation
We can support you through the VA mesothelioma disability claims process, making it as easy and stress-free as possible. Find out more about the steps to file for mesothelioma disability compensation below.
1. Put the VA on Notice
Inform the VA that you want to file a mesothelioma disability claim. Call (877) 450-8973 for free to get started with our help.
This starts the clock on your disability claim. Once it is approved, you may get several months’ worth of back pay through a lump-sum payment.
“The VA will recognize any asbestos-related disease as long as your asbestos exposure happened while you were on active duty in the military.”
— Eric Hall, VA-Accredited Attorney & U.S. Marine Corps Veteran
2. Gather Evidence
We can gather evidence to prove your asbestos exposure occurred while you were serving in the military, as the VA requires your illness to be service-related.
Evidence for a mesothelioma disability claim includes:
- Medical records confirming your diagnosis
- Military service documents showing that you worked with asbestos products
- A letter from a mesothelioma specialist linking a diagnosis to military exposure
All of these can help show why you deserve mesothelioma disability benefits.
3. File the Claim & Receive Benefits
Fill out the main VA disability benefits form (VA Form 21-526EZ). Then, submit it along with all relevant evidence to a VA office online, by mail, or with the help of our VA-accredited mesothelioma lawyers.
The VA will review your claim and assign you a disability rating. You will then start to get tax-free disability compensation.
It takes an average of 141 days for the VA to decide on a disability claim. However, our team may be able to help speed up the process.
Contact us now for help filing your VA disability claim and pursuing the compensation you deserve.
Who Can File Mesothelioma Disability Claims?
U.S. veterans with mesothelioma or other asbestos-related diseases can file for disability benefits. Family members or loved ones may also be able to file on a veteran’s behalf.
If a veteran dies, surviving spouses and children can’t get disability benefits. However, they may qualify for monthly payouts through VA Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (VA DIC).
Call (877) 450-8973 now to get help filing a mesothelioma disability claim.
Start Your VA Mesothelioma Disability Claim Now
If you or a loved one served in the U.S. military and now suffers from mesothelioma, you may qualify for disability compensation worth $4,044.91 each month.
It’s best to quickly file your mesothelioma claim after a diagnosis, so you can start getting payments as soon as possible. The Mesothelioma Veterans Center stands ready to help you file right now.
With our team, you can:
- File mesothelioma disability claims
- Increase your disability rating to 100%
- Pursue other VA benefits & financial compensation options
Call (877) 450-8973 now or get a Free Veterans Packet to find out your eligibility and learn how we can assist with your mesothelioma disability claim.
Mesothelioma Disability Claims FAQs
Does mesothelioma qualify for disability?
Yes. Veterans with mesothelioma, asbestosis, or asbestos lung cancer may qualify for VA disability benefits if they were exposed to asbestos while serving.
The U.S. military used asbestos in U.S. Navy ships and shipyards, Air Force planes, bases, and more. This put service members at risk of developing asbestos-related diseases 10-50 years later.
How much compensation do you get for mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma VA disability claims pay out $3,831.30 per month for single veterans and $4,044.91 per month for married veterans. This compensation is tax-free.
Eligible veterans may also be able to file mesothelioma lawsuits worth $1 million or more on average. You won’t sue the military or government, and you can still file for veterans benefits if you pursue a legal claim.
Contact our team now to find out if you may qualify for compensation from mesothelioma disability claims.
What can I claim for with mesothelioma?
If you served in the military and now have mesothelioma, you can claim:
- VA mesothelioma disability benefits
- Asbestos trust fund compensation
- Mesothelioma lawsuit compensation
Companies made and sold asbestos-based products to the military but failed to warn of the risks of asbestos exposure. As a result, it’s possible to file legal claims against these companies to seek compensation in addition to VA benefits.
What happens if my mesothelioma disability claim is denied?
If your mesothelioma VA claim is rejected, we may be able to help you file an appeal so you can get the compensation you deserve.
There are three VA appeal options: a supplemental claim, a higher-level review, or a board appeal.
Certain appeal options may be more or less effective depending on the VA’s reason for rejecting a mesothelioma VA disability claim. We may be able to see which option will work best for you.
Call (877) 450-8973 now to work with our team to get the VA benefits you deserve.
How do I check on my mesothelioma VA disability claim?
You can check the status of your VA mesothelioma disability claim online or by calling the VA. You can also use the same methods to check the status of a VA appeal.
Is VA disability the same as Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)?
No. A VA mesothelioma disability claim is entirely different from SSDI.
You may qualify to access SSDI — which essentially pays out your Social Security benefits early — after a mesothelioma diagnosis if you’re under the age of 65.
Our team can help you determine all of the disability compensation options that you qualify for after a mesothelioma diagnosis.
