Asbestos was standard material in Navy ships, boiler and engine rooms, barracks and vehicle maintenance for much of the twentieth century, and service members worked around it without protection. These articles cover military exposure, VA claims, and cases brought by veterans and their families.
For the background rather than the case coverage, see filing a VA claim for asbestos exposure. Deadlines to file differ by state — check the filing deadline for your state.
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- Shipyard Worker’s Children File Wrongful Death Claim After Father’s Mesothelioma Death
- Asbestos Exposure in U.S. Shipyards: Legal Options for Veterans
- Largest Navy Asbestos & Mesothelioma Settlements
- Daughters Accuse Navy of Negligence in Mother’s Mesothelioma Death
- Judge Again Denies Shipyard’s Attempt to Evade Justice in Mesothelioma Case
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- Shipyard Worker’s Children File Wrongful Death Claim After Father’s Mesothelioma Death
- Asbestos Exposure in U.S. Shipyards: Legal Options for Veterans
- Largest Navy Asbestos & Mesothelioma Settlements
- Daughters Accuse Navy of Negligence in Mother’s Mesothelioma Death
- Judge Again Denies Shipyard’s Attempt to Evade Justice in Mesothelioma Case
- Navy Mechanic’s Widow’s Lung Cancer Claim to Proceed Against Corporate Giants
- Shipyard’s Personnel Records Ordered Released by Judge Overseeing Mesothelioma Claim
- Veteran’s Mesothelioma Claim Cites Shipboard & Occupational Asbestos Exposure
- Veteran’s Widow Seeks Justice for Mesothelioma Death
- $17 Million Awarded to Family of Veteran Felled By Mesothelioma
- After Navy Veteran’s Mesothelioma Death, Widow Pursues Justice
- Air Force Vet Pursues Mesothelioma Claim Against Brake Manufacturer
- Asbestos Company Argues Against Liability for Veteran’s Mesothelioma
- Asbestos Company’s Attempt to Shift Mesothelioma Blame to Navy Fails
- Couple Pursues Justice After Navy Service Leads to Mesothelioma Diagnosis
- Court Permits Navy Vet’s Case to Move Forward
- Distinguished Veteran’s Family Blames Mesothelioma Death on “Grossly Negligent” Behavior
- Fading Memories Won’t Prevent Veteran’s Mesothelioma Claim from Moving Forward
- Family of Korean War Veteran Awarded $12.1 Million After Mesothelioma Death
- How to Choose the Right Mesothelioma Attorney for Veterans’ Cases
- How to File a Veterans’ Mesothelioma Claim: Step-by-Step Guide
- Legal Protection for Veterans: Understanding Mesothelioma Compensation Options
- Mail Carrier Blames Malignant Mesothelioma on Shipyard Asbestos
- Merchant Marine Dies After Years of Fearing Asbestos-Related Cancer
- Mesothelioma from Take-Home Exposure Creates Liability for Shipyard
- Mesothelioma Trial Sees Shipyard Face-Off Against Physician Testimony
- Mesothelioma-Stricken Navy Vet Asks for More Time to Prove His Case
- Navy Veteran and Firefighter Diagnosed with Mesothelioma Seeks Justice
- Navy Veteran with Mesothelioma Blames Shipboard Parts for Illness
- Navy Veterans: How to File a Mesothelioma Claim
- Navy Veteran’s Mesothelioma Claim to Proceed
- Navy Veteran’s Mesothelioma Claim Will be Heard, Despite Asbestos Company’s Objections
- Navy Veteran’s Suffering Justifies Family’s Quest for Punitive Damages
- Navy Veteran’s Widow Granted Right to Have her Mesothelioma Claim Heard
- On Veterans Day, Veterans with Mesothelioma Deserve Special Attention
- Shipboard Asbestos Blamed for Veteran’s Mesothelioma
- Shipyard Facing Mesothelioma Liability Sues Asbestos Manufacturer
- Shipyard Sides with Mesothelioma Victim’s Family in Naming Vessel Repair Company as Defendant
- Shipyard Worker’s Mesothelioma Death Blamed on Dozens of Companies
- VA Benefits for Mesothelioma: What Military Families Should Know
- Veteran Claims: What Every Veteran Needs to Know About Mesothelioma
- Veteran’s Mesothelioma Blamed on Asbestos in Navy Ship’s Boiler
- Veteran’s Mesothelioma Claim Nearly Derailed by Speed of His Death
- What Causes Mesothelioma in Veterans? Understanding Your Diagnosis
- Who Should File a Mesothelioma or Asbestos VA Claim?
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