Asbestos Exposure in the Military | VA Disability Benefits
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- čas přidán 25. 07. 2024
- VA Disability Group's Brien Brockway talks about VA Disability Benefits and Asbestos Exposure in the Military. If you'd like more information or help with your claim, please contact us at vadisabilitygroup.com or call (844) VET-LAWS.
ant veteran, in any branch who served on an overseas base that the US took over after WWII and well into the 1980s was likely exposed to asbestos as it was widely used in building constructioninshingles, siding, as insulation, wall board, plasters,ceiling tiles and more, contained asbestos. Jobs that required drilling or cutting into ceilings or walls would be exposed. scrbbing a wall or ceiling could release fibers. Asbestos was everywhere. *VA has recently been granting service connection for prostate cancer linked to asbestos exposure
We tend to agree with your assessment that asbestos was everywhere. We are not seeing increased asbestos claim approvals as you suggest, but we’re hopeful. The asbestos exposure claims can be tricky at times as direct exposure can be difficult to prove 40-50 years later.
@@VADisabilityGroup I got the info from my county VSO. I did a search on Bing for "VA asbestos and prostate cancer" there are no definitive medical studies but the stuff that is out there is enough get to a veteran's condition being "more likle than not" caused by asbestos exposure. ah those 4 magic words!
You are correct, those magic words are great to see. The research in this area is growing. Here are some specific medical literature sources on the link between asbestos exposure and prostate cancer:
Peer-reviewed studies
"Does exposure to asbestos cause prostate cancer? A systematic literature review and meta-analysis" (Medicine, 2019)
journals.lww.com/md-journal/abstract/2019/01180/does_exposure_to_asbestos_cause_prostate_cancer__a.47.aspx
"Prostate Cancer and Asbestos: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis" (National Institutes of Health, 2020)
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7039423/
"Asbestos exposure and prostate cancer, really?" (Occupational & Environmental Medicine, 2019)
oem.bmj.com/content/76/Suppl_1/A71.1
Reputable Websites
The Mesothelioma Center: Prostate Cancer
www.asbestos.com/cancer/prostate/
Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO): Resources and information about asbestos-related diseases, which may include mentions of prostate cancer risk.
www.asbestos.com/
Good luck and thx for the comment!
Wow
Unfortunately these hazardous substances are common on military bases, aircraft, vessels, etc. The harm from such exposures will likely be demonstrated over the next 20-30 years as the latency of symptoms is usually decades.
All the best!
@@VADisabilityGroup Unfortunately too, we the people that served in the U.S. Military in the 1970's and 1980's will be DEAD AS A DOORKNOB by then. I wonder how many Disabled Veterans serving during the time's I mentioned here, had the same issue I have. They lost all my service records serving in the USS IWO JIMA-LPH-2 from Sept. 1977 to Jan. 1981. I reported for duty when the ship was Dry Dock for repair and Asbestos removal projects. Guess What? My claim was denied coz, I do not have the records. Is there anybody there kind enough to assist me in how to find out where my records are?
Jeepers
Military toxic exposures are becoming increasingly well-documented. These exposures definitely include asbestos. We anticipate a litany of litigation on these exposures in future decades. This is unfortunate.
How do I get help . I've been through triple bypass . Have nodules in my lung , still have problems breathing sometimes . Boil technician navy many problems including throat .😊
Please contact our office at 844 838 5297 for a consultation. We suspect we will be able to help or provide some insight.