# mesothelioma compensation

Veterans asbestos exposure | Veterans Affairs » If you have a health condition caused by contact with asbestos during your service, you may be eligible for VA disability compensation. Compensation provides tax-free monthly payments. Keep reading to find out if you may be eligible. Va.gov

Malignant mesothelioma due to non-occupational asbestos exposure from the Italian national surveillance system (ReNaM): epidemiology and public health issues - PubMed » Asbestos pollution outside the workplace contributes significantly to the burden of asbestos-related diseases, suggesting the need to prevent exposures and to discuss how to deal with compensation rights for malignant mesothelioma cases induced by non-occupational exposure to asbestos. Pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

How Much Compensation Can You Get for Mesothelioma? » Mesothelioma compensation differs for each type of claim and includes jury verdicts, settlements, trust funds or a VA claim. Filing a claim can help patients and family members cover mesothelioma expenses. Asbestos.com

Malignant pleural mesothelioma patients’ experience by gender: findings from a cross-sectional UK-national questionnaire » Malignant mesothelioma is an aggressive malignancy of mesothelial surfaces, most commonly those of the pleura. The aim of this study was to understand, using a national questionnaire, the gendered care experiences of patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma… Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Asbestos Exposure and Cancer Risk Fact Sheet » A fact sheet about asbestos, the health hazards of asbestos exposure (including mesothelioma), and who's at risk for an asbestos-related disease. Also presented are resources for information related to asbestos exposure and programs to help exposed individuals. Cancer.gov

S.852 - 109th Congress (2005-2006): Fairness in Asbestos Injury Resolution Act of 2005 » Summary of S.852 - 109th Congress (2005-2006): Fairness in Asbestos Injury Resolution Act of 2005 Congress.gov

Choice of rating method for assessing occupational asbestos exposure: study for compensation purposes in France - PubMed » This study shows that the two rating systems have good or very good agreement. These results validate the routine use in the PNSM of the "by subject" rating, with the advantage of being convenient and quick to provide feedback on occupational asbestos exposure to mesothelioma cases for compensation. Pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

H.R.1283 - 106th Congress (1999-2000): Asbestos Compensation Act of 2000 » Summary of H.R.1283 - 106th Congress (1999-2000): Asbestos Compensation Act of 2000 Congress.gov