Asbestos and lung cancer (mesothelioma) are well known, but did you know you can get VA disability for other conditions linked to asbestos?
Pulmonary Hypertension can Get a VA Disability Rating
Pulmonary hypertension can be caused by several service-connected lung conditions that can increase your VA disability ratings for lung problems.
How Veterans Get Disability for Chronic Laryngitis or a Laryngectomy
Chronic laryngitis can be caused by several things veterans experience. See if you have a service connection for your long-term laryngitis.
The VA’s List of Blue Water Navy Ships
This is a list from the VA of all of the Blue Water Navy ships that were affected by Agent Orange in Vietnam.
Mesothelioma VA Disability for Veterans Hurt by Asbestos
Mesothelioma is a lung cancer that is only caused by asbestos. For VA disability benefits, sometimes you only have to prove your presence on a boat to get a rating.
Pneumoconiosis VA Disability
Pneumoconiosis is caused by breathing materials like Persian Gulf sand into your lungs and causes permanent damage. The VA gives ratings to veterans for this condition.