Arkansas Veterans Asbestos Exposure
Anyone who served in the military before the 1980s may have been at risk of asbestos exposure and, in turn, mesothelioma. In fact, approximately 33% of all mesothelioma patients are veterans.
Asbestos-based products were used in military:
- Aircraft
- Barracks
- Mess halls
- Offices
- Ships
- Supply centers
- Vehicles
Arkansas has no shortage of military bases. The Air Force Base in Little Rock is one of five military bases found across the state. The Little Rock base currently is the fourth largest employer in the state.
Although the military stopped using asbestos in the early 1980s, the mineral remains in some military assets even today.
VA Benefits for Arkansas Mesothelioma Victims
Veterans with mesothelioma can now access benefits through the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
VA benefits include:
- Aid & Attendance (A&A)
- Burial and funeral benefits
- Pensions for veterans and spouses
- VA health care
Veterans can also get treated by some of the world’s best mesothelioma doctors through the VA.
Two well-known VA mesothelioma doctors include:
The Mesothelioma Cancer Network has no affiliation with and is not endorsed or sponsored by Dr. Robert B. Cameron. The contact information above is listed for informational purposes only. You have the right to contact Dr. Cameron directly. Visit the UCLA Health website to learn more about Dr. Robert Cameron.
To help Arkansas veterans, the VA has many offices and facilities across the state. View a list of these facilities below.
Veterans Benefits Administration
- North Little Rock Regional Office, North Little Rock
- Little Rock Air Force Base, North Little Rock
VA Medical Centers
- Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks, Fayetteville
- John L. McClellan Memorial Veterans Hospital, Little Rock
- Eugene J. Towbin Healthcare Center, North Little Rock
Community-Based Outpatient Clinics
- Conway CBOC
- El Dorado CBOC
- Ft Smith CBOC
- Harrison CBOC
- Helena, Arkansas CBOC
- Hot Springs CBOC
- Jonesboro, Arkansas CBOC
- Mena CBOC
- Mountain Home CBOC
- Ozark CBOC
- Paragould Community-Based Outpatient Clinic
- Pine Bluff CBOC
- Pocahontas Community-Based Outpatient Clinic
- Russellville CBOC
- Searcy CBOC
- Texarkana CBOC
Veterans Centers
- Fayetteville Veterans Center
- Little Rock Veterans Center
Veterans can contact these centers by visiting the VA’s official website (va.gov).
Veterans looking to file a VA benefits claim should start with an Arkansas mesothelioma attorney. A lawyer can determine how a veteran was exposed to asbestos during military service.
From there, a Veterans Service Officer (VSO) in Arkansas can help veterans file their claims.
AML and VFW Service Officers in Arkansas
VSOs work with organizations like the American Legion (AML) and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) to help veterans access VA benefits. These organizations have nearly 350 offices across the state of Arkansas.
Veterans can connect with a VSO by visiting one of the offices below.
Little Rock
- American Ex-Prisoners of War
- American Legion
- Fleet Reserve Association
- National Association for Black Veterans
- Veterans of Foreign Wars
- Veterans of World War I
Fort Smith
- American Legion
- Veterans of Foreign Wars
Fayetteville
- National Association of County Veterans Service
- The Retired Enlisted Association
- Veterans of Foreign Wars
Jonesboro
- American Legion
- Veterans of Foreign Wars
North Little Rock
- American Ex-Prisoners of War
- American Legion
- Catholic War Veterans of the USA
- Disabled American Veterans
- Fleet Reserve Association
- Marine Corps League
- Veterans of Foreign Wars
- Veterans of World War I
It may be possible for veterans to file for both VA benefits and other forms of legal compensation. Contact a mesothelioma lawyer to learn more.