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Rochester New York Mesothelioma Attorneys > Legal Information > Veterans’ Affairs Claims

Veterans’ Affairs Claims

If you served in the military and were exposed to asbestos, you may be eligible for monthly benefits. To prevail in a Veterans’ Affairs claim for your asbestos-related disease, you must prove that you were exposed to asbestos while serving in the military, and developed an asbestos-related disease, such as mesothelioma, lung cancer or asbestosis.

The lawyers at Lipsitz & Ponterio, LLC have established Veterans’ Affairs claims in all branches of the military for both veterans who are victims of mesothelioma and their widows. We can help you through this most important claim filing process.

You may be eligible for Compensation and Pension benefits while you are alive, and your spouse may be eligible for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation benefits after your death. Benefits could exceed $1,000.00 a month.

At no cost to you and your family, the lawyers at Lipsitz & Ponterio, LLC will review your potential Veterans’ Affairs claim for mesothelioma, lung cancer and asbestosis. Contact us today for a free and confidential case evaluation.