Dad recently received communication from Mr. Allen Dutton, retired Navy Lieutenant Commander.  In it he says;

"…I’m the Veteran Liaison for the Mesothelioma Cancer Center (Asbestos.com); an organization devoted to assisting veterans through their application processes for VA benefits, and helping them obtain the maximum benefits for which they are entitled. I’m also a Veterans Benefit Counselor for the Veterans Assistance Network, and a retired Lieutenant Commander in the US Navy."

Allen goes on to say "Countless veterans are currently suffering from life-threatening illnesses that are a result of exposure to asbestos, a material that was commonly used in hundreds of military applications, products, and ships primarily because of its resistance to fire.  Unfortunately, asbestos-related diseases are not always recognized by the Veterans Administration, which is why I’m reaching out to veterans — in hopes of helping them win the rights to their veterans benefits."

"The Mesothelioma Cancer Center provides a complete list of occupations, ships, and shipyards that could have put our Veterans at risk for developing asbestos-related diseases. In addition, they have thousands of articles regarding asbestos and Mesothelioma and they’ve even created a veterans-specific section on their website in order to help inform them about the dangers of asbestos exposure."

This is a serious issue that affects all of us or at least someone we know. Mr. Dutton will be re-contacting me soon about the possibility of additional posts regarding  the Mesothelioma Cancer Center (Asbestos.com) and the many services they offer.  Dad would feel honored to be able to post any information that has the potential to help even one person get the help they so desperately need.