Roughly one third of mesothelioma diagnoses in the United States are attributed to veterans. Every military branch used asbestos in various applications, and countless military members were exposed to this deadly toxin on a daily basis. Many active duty members today are still at high-risk of asbestos exposure and may potentially develop asbestos-related illnesses, including the deadly cancer, mesothelioma.

Comprehensive website providing information and downloadable resources, as well as information regarding filing claims with the VA.   The reason that veterans make up such a large portion of the mesothelioma patient population is that in previous years, the military relied upon asbestos for its heat-resistant and fireproof characteristics.  The Navy, the Army, the Air Force, Marines and the Coast Guard all utilized asbestos in nearly every form of transportation, in all electrical wiring...