These areas were often tight, small spaces, where asbestos fibers easily became highly concentrated when disturbed. If veterans can prove their exposure was service connected, they qualify for veterans benefits. There is no time...

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs acknowledges a disproportionate number of past servicemembers have been diagnosed with the disease. Because Navy veterans faced the highest risk of asbestos exposure, they are more often diagnosed...

Veterans comprise roughly 30% of mesothelioma cases in the United States. This is primarily a result of asbestos exposure while veterans were serving in the military. Veterans exposed to asbestos in the armed forces...