{"id":178,"date":"2017-05-08T23:02:04","date_gmt":"2017-05-09T03:02:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/?page_id=178"},"modified":"2025-10-31T18:47:29","modified_gmt":"2025-10-31T22:47:29","slug":"air-force","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/veterans\/air-force\/","title":{"rendered":"Air Force"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Asbestos Exposure in U.S. Air Force Veterans<\/h2>\n<p>The U.S. Air Force used many asbestos-containing materials between the 1930s and early 1980s. Before the risks were known, asbestos was seen as an ideal material for protecting Air Force planes and bases.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-20883 size-medium\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/air-force-base-300x180.png\" alt=\"The exterior of a U.S. Air Force\" width=\"300\" height=\"180\" \/><\/p>\n<p>However, asbestos exposure is now known to cause deadly diseases like <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/\">mesothelioma<\/a> and asbestosis.<\/p>\n<p>Makers of asbestos-based products sold goods to the U.S. Air Force and other branches of the military without revealing the dangers for decades. By the time the public learned of the risks, <strong>millions of Air Force veterans had already been exposed.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Thankfully, <a href=\"\/veterans\/\">veterans with mesothelioma<\/a> can file for VA benefits, pursue compensation, and get care from top doctors after a diagnosis.<\/p>\n<p>Mesothelioma Hope can help Air Force veterans access the benefits they need. Download our<strong> Free Veterans Compensation Guide<\/strong> to learn more.<\/p>\n<div data-vqueid=\"18414\" class=\"widget widget_oscar-vque default-alt image-left has-img\"><style type=\"text\/css\" data-style=\"default-alt\">.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt{margin:60px auto;max-width:315px}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt:first-child{margin-top:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt>a{background:#100134;display:block;padding:20px;border-radius:10px;color:#fff;text-decoration:none}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt img{margin:0 auto 20px;max-width:150px;width:100%}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt .image-fade{position:relative}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt .image-fade img{position:relative;z-index:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt .image-fade:after{content:\"\";background:#100134;background:linear-gradient(0deg, #100134 0%, rgba(16,1,52,0) 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strong.subheading{font-size:16px}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt strong.heading{font-size:24px;margin:0 0 16px}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt ul{max-width:none}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt strong.button.arrow{width:auto}}<\/style><a href=\"\/veterans-guide\/\" title=\"Veterans Compensation\u00a0Guide\" class=\"cte\" data-ce-category=\"In-Content Ads\" data-ce-label=\"Veterans Compensation\u00a0Guide Ad\" data-desktop-image=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/veterans-compensation-guide-ipad.png\"><div><div><div class=\"image-fade\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"236\" height=\"230\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/veterans-compensation-guide-ipad.png\" class=\"attachment-Medium size-Medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Mesothelioma veteran support guide\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/veterans-compensation-guide-ipad.png 236w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/veterans-compensation-guide-ipad-55x55.png 55w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 236px) 100vw, 236px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vque-content\"><strong class=\"subheading\">Free Downloadable Guide<\/strong><strong class=\"heading\">Veterans Compensation\u00a0Guide<\/strong><ul>\n<li>File for VA benefits<\/li>\n<li>Increase your disability rating<\/li>\n<li>Receive legal compensation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong class=\"button arrow\" title=\"Get Your Free Guide\">Get Your Free Guide<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"asbestos\">How Were Air Force Veterans Exposed to Asbestos?<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-travel\">Planes<\/h3>\n<p>Asbestos-containing products went into virtually <strong>every U.S. military plane<\/strong> built from the late 1930s until the early 1980s.<\/p>\n<p><strong>U.S. Air Force planes that used asbestos include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<ul class=\"columns-2\">\n<li>B-25 Liberator<\/li>\n<li>B-29 Superfortress<\/li>\n<li>B-36 Peacemaker<\/li>\n<li>B-47 Stratojet<\/li>\n<li>B-52 Stratofortress<\/li>\n<li>B-58 Hustler<\/li>\n<li>F-104 Starfighter<\/li>\n<li>KC-135 Stratotanker<\/li>\n<li>SR-71 Blackbird<\/li>\n<li>U-2 Spyplane<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/asbestos\/\">Asbestos<\/a> was non-flammable, making it ideal for plane engines, heat shields, cockpit protection, fuel tank insulation, and fireproofing materials. It also was non-corrosive, non-conductive, strong, lightweight, and cheap to purchase.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Air Force planes used asbestos-based products such as:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"columns-2\">\n<li><a href=\"\/products\/brake-pads\/\">Brake pads<\/a> and other friction devices<\/li>\n<li>Cabin and cargo bay insulation<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/products\/electrical-wiring\/\">Electrical wiring<\/a> and fuel line protection<\/li>\n<li>Engine heat shields and firewalls<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/products\/gaskets\/\">Gaskets<\/a> and valves<\/li>\n<li>Sealants, adhesives, and <a href=\"\/products\/paint\/\">paint<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Air Force took great steps to remove asbestos products from its planes once it understood the dangers. 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class=\"under-video-text\"><p>Winfred \u201cFred\u201d Crosby was a devoted husband, father of three, and U.S. Air Force veteran. After years of serving as a B-52 mechanic and working as a gearhead, Fred was diagnosed with mesothelioma, a cancer caused by asbestos exposure.\r\n\r\nWith the support of his family and Mesothelioma Hope\u2019s legal partner Simmons Hanly Conroy, Fred was able to find peace of mind knowing his loved ones would be cared for.\r\n\r\nVisit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/\">https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/<\/a> or call (866) 608-8933 now to find out if we can help your family. <\/p><p class=\"duration\">Duration: <strong>4 min 35 sec<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"see-more-videos\"><a href=\"\/video-library\/?cat=legal\" data-ce-category=\"Video\" data-ce-label=\"See More - U.S. Air Force Veteran Fred Crosby\u2019s Mesothelioma Story\">See More Legal Videos<\/a><\/div><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@graph\": [{\"@type\": \"VideoObject\", \"name\": \"U.S. Air Force Veteran Fred Crosby\u2019s Mesothelioma Story\", \"uploadDate\": \"2025-09-11T00:00:00-04:00\", \"thumbnail\": \"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/fred-crosby-thumb.jpg\", \"thumbnailUrl\": \"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/fred-crosby-thumb.jpg\", \"embedUrl\": \"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BY9atHT_F_s\", \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=BY9atHT_F_s\", \"caption\": \"Winfred \u201cFred\u201d Crosby was a devoted husband, father of three, and U.S. Air Force veteran. 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Everything from ground facilities and hangars to family housing was heavily built using <a href=\"\/veterans\/air-force\/bases\/\">asbestos on Air Force bases<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>U.S. Air Force bases that used asbestos included:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland<\/li>\n<li>Beale Air Force Base, California<\/li>\n<li>Cape Kennedy Air Force Station, Florida<\/li>\n<li>Chanute Air Force Base, Illinois<\/li>\n<li>Charleston Air Force Base, South Carolina<\/li>\n<li>Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona<\/li>\n<li>Duluth Air National Guard Base, Minnesota<\/li>\n<li>Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska<\/li>\n<li>Greenville Air Force Base, Mississippi<\/li>\n<li>Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii<\/li>\n<li>Lowry Air Force Base, Colorado<\/li>\n<li>Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama<\/li>\n<li>Plattsburgh Air Force Base, New York<\/li>\n<li>Robins Air Force Base, Georgia<\/li>\n<li>Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma<\/li>\n<li>Topsham Air Force Base, Maine<\/li>\n<li>Westover Air Reserve Base, Massachusetts<\/li>\n<li>Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><button class=\"show-more-btn\">Show More<\/button><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Insulation, tiling, shingles, and bricks were just a few of the many products with asbestos found on Air Force bases. These materials were used throughout <a href=\"\/veterans\/military-bases\/\">military bases<\/a>, putting both service members and their loved ones at risk of exposure to the dangerous mineral.<\/p>\n<p>The U.S. Air Force Academy\u2019s Cadet Chapel in Colorado recently closed for renovations and <strong>32 miles of asbestos insulation <\/strong>have been removed from the structure to date.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about the risks of asbestos and how to access top mesothelioma treatments in our <strong>Free Mesothelioma Guide<\/strong>. Order now and the guide will be shipped to your door overnight.<\/p>\n<div data-vqueid=\"1361\" class=\"widget widget_oscar-vque default image-right has-img\"><style type=\"text\/css\" data-style=\"default\">.widget_oscar-vque.default{margin:60px auto;max-width:315px}.widget_oscar-vque.default:first-child{margin-top:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default>a{background:#2F293D;display:block;padding:20px;border-radius:10px;color:#fff;text-decoration:none}.widget_oscar-vque.default img{margin:0 auto 20px;max-width:150px;width:100%}.widget_oscar-vque.default .vque-content{font-size:16px;text-align:center}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.subheading{display:block;line-height:1;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:5px}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.heading{font-size:20px;display:block;margin:0 0 25px}.widget_oscar-vque.default ul{font-size:16px;text-align:left;list-style:none;max-width:265px;line-height:1.4;margin:15px auto 25px}.widget_oscar-vque.default ul li{padding-left:28px;margin-bottom:10px}.widget_oscar-vque.default ul li:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default ul li:before{font-family:\"mesohope\" !important;font-display:swap;speak:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;font-variant:normal;text-transform:none;line-height:1;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;-moz-osx-font-smoothing:grayscale;content:\"\\e904\";border:none;position:absolute;left:0;top:0;background:#0FAEBF;width:20px;height:20px;border-radius:20px;line-height:20px;text-align:center;font-size:12px}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.button.arrow{width:100%}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.widget_oscar-vque.default{max-width:620px}.widget_oscar-vque.default>a{padding:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default>a>div{display:block;display:flex;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap;flex-direction:row-reverse}.widget_oscar-vque.default>a>div>div{padding:0 25px 0 0;width:41%}.widget_oscar-vque.default>a .vque-content{width:59%;padding:30px;text-align:left}.widget_oscar-vque.default img{max-width:90%;margin-bottom:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.subheading{font-size:16px}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.heading{font-size:24px;margin:0 0 16px}.widget_oscar-vque.default ul{max-width:none}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.button.arrow{width:auto}.widget_oscar-vque.default.image-left>a>div{display:block;position:relative;overflow:hidden}.widget_oscar-vque.default.image-left>a>div img{max-width:100%}.widget_oscar-vque.default.image-left>a>div>div{float:left}.widget_oscar-vque.default.image-left>a>div>div:first-child{width:27%;padding:30px}.widget_oscar-vque.default.image-left>a>div>div.vque-content{width:73%;padding-left:0}}<\/style><a href=\"\/mesothelioma-guide\/\" title=\"Get Your Free 2026 Mesothelioma Guide\" class=\"cte\" data-ce-category=\"In-Content Ads\" data-ce-label=\"Get Your Free 2026 Mesothelioma Guide Ad\" data-desktop-image=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/guide-image-vertical.png\"><div><div><div class=\"image-fade\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"296\" height=\"290\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/guide-image-vertical.png\" class=\"attachment-Medium size-Medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Mesothelioma Guide Images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/guide-image-vertical.png 296w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/guide-image-vertical-55x55.png 55w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/guide-image-vertical-102x100.png 102w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 296px) 100vw, 296px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vque-content\"><strong class=\"heading\">Get Your Free 2026 Mesothelioma Guide<\/strong><ul>\n<li>Symptoms &amp; staging<\/li>\n<li>Average prognosis<\/li>\n<li>Life-extending treatments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong class=\"button arrow\" title=\"Get Your Free Guide\">Get Your Free Guide<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"benefits\">VA Benefits for Air Force Veterans<\/h2>\n<p>Air Force veterans who served their country and developed mesothelioma as a result can apply for <a href=\"\/veterans\/va-benefits\/\">veterans benefits<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>VA benefits may help Air Force veterans with mesothelioma:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Get <a href=\"\/treatment\/\">medical treatment<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Receive money to cover medical bills and other expenses<\/li>\n<li>Take care of their families<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To qualify for mesothelioma VA benefits, veterans must not have been dishonorably discharged and their disability must be tied back to their military service. It must also be shown that the veteran was exposed to asbestos while serving.<\/p>\n<p>Veterans with mesothelioma commonly file <strong>post-service VA benefit claims<\/strong> as the disease typically develops decades after exposure and military service.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-military-medal\">Types of VA Benefits for Air Force Veterans<\/h3>\n<p>There are several types of VA benefits that can help Air Force veterans with mesothelioma.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key VA benefits include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Disability compensation:<\/strong> Veterans with mesothelioma are eligible for <a href=\"\/veterans\/va-benefits\/disability\/\">VA disability benefits<\/a> \u2014 a tax-free monthly amount of compensation. Married U.S. Air Force veterans who are 100% disabled can receive <strong>$4,158.17<\/strong> <strong>per month <\/strong>for mesothelioma for 2026. However, each case is different, and some veterans may receive more or less than this based on how many dependents they have.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Special Monthly Compensation (SMC):<\/strong> Veterans with special health needs may receive <a href=\"\/veterans\/va-benefits\/disability\/special-monthly-compensation\/\">additional monthly compensation<\/a>. This is at a higher, tax-free rate to cover costs like home care and special transportation. SMC payouts vary on a case-by-case basis.<\/li>\n<li><strong>VA Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC):<\/strong> Spouses and dependent children of veterans who passed away from mesothelioma are also eligible to receive tax-free monthly compensation through <a href=\"\/veterans\/va-benefits\/va-dependency-indemnity-compensation\/\">VA DIC benefits<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>VA health care: <\/strong>Air Force veterans can receive mesothelioma treatments and other <a href=\"\/veterans\/va-benefits\/va-healthcare\/\">health care services<\/a> through the VA health care system. Some of the world&#8217;s top mesothelioma specialists work with the VA to help U.S. veterans.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Other VA benefits<\/strong>: Veterans and their families may qualify for extra benefits such as pensions, coverage of funeral expenses, and much more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Our team can help you file for mesothelioma VA benefits or increase your VA payouts. 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https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/veterans-compensation-guide-ipad-55x55.png 55w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 236px) 100vw, 236px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vque-content\"><strong class=\"subheading\">Free Downloadable Guide<\/strong><strong class=\"heading\">Veterans Compensation\u00a0Guide<\/strong><ul>\n<li>File for VA benefits<\/li>\n<li>Increase your disability rating<\/li>\n<li>Receive legal compensation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong class=\"button arrow\" title=\"Get Your Free Guide\">Get Your Free Guide<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"file\" class=\"heading-icon icon-documents\">Filing for Air Force VA Benefits<\/h3>\n<p>Mesothelioma is an aggressive cancer that can spread rapidly, so Air Force veterans should apply as soon as they have been diagnosed with mesothelioma to get the help they need.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Air Force veterans may apply for benefits:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>By mail:<\/strong> Air Force veterans can mail their applications to the VA.<\/li>\n<li><strong>In person:<\/strong> Veterans may bring their applications to a VA regional office near them.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Online:<\/strong> Air Force veterans can file their claims online at the VA&#8217;s official website.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To get help applying for VA benefits, <strong>contact Mesothelioma Hope now<\/strong>. Our team of U.S. veterans, Patient Advocates, and VA-accredited attorneys can help you pursue VA benefits. Call <a href=\"tel:+18666088933\" title=\"Click to call (866) 608-8933\" class=\"in-content-tel-link\" data-ce-category=\"Click to Call\" data-ce-label=\"(866) 608-8933\">(866) 608-8933<\/a> to start the process.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"help\">More Help for Air Force Veterans With Mesothelioma<\/h2>\n<p>Outside of filing for VA benefits, U.S. Air Force veterans with mesothelioma can receive compensation through <a href=\"\/legal\/lawsuit\/\">mesothelioma lawsuits<\/a>. Our legal partners have secured millions of dollars for other Air Force veterans.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Recent payouts for Air Force veterans with mesothelioma include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>$34.1 million<\/li>\n<li>$3.5 million<\/li>\n<li>$2.9 million<\/li>\n<li>$4.14 million<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Pursuing a lawsuit with the help of a <a href=\"\/legal\/mesothelioma-lawyer\/\">mesothelioma lawyer<\/a> won&#8217;t impact your ability to file for VA benefits. Further, lawsuits are filed against product manufacturers, not the U.S. Air Force or the government.<\/p>\n<p>The Mesothelioma Hope team can help you and your family retrieve VA benefits and get compensation from lawsuits. <a href=\"\/veterans-guide\/\">Learn more by downloading your Free Veterans Compensation Guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-wrap\"><h2 class=\"faq-wrap-heading\">Mesothelioma and Air Force Veterans FAQs<\/h2><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"1\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">How were U.S. Air Force veterans exposed to asbestos?<\/h3><div><p>The Air Force and asbestos exposure were linked for decades. U.S. Air Force veterans were exposed to asbestos-containing products that were used to make bases, buildings, and planes.<\/p>\n<p>Product manufacturers <strong>hid the dangers of asbestos from Air Force veterans <\/strong>and the general public for decades.<\/p>\n<p>When the dangers became known in the early 1980s, steps were taken to remove asbestos from Air Force bases and planes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"2\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">What is the VA rating for mesothelioma?<\/h3><div><p>The VA rates mesothelioma as a <strong>100% disability<\/strong> in almost all cases.<\/p>\n<p>This means U.S. Air Force veterans with this cancer get the highest disability payouts and lowest VA health care copays.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"3\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">Why do veterans get mesothelioma?<\/h3><div><p>Any U.S. Air Force veteran that served before the mid-1980s is at risk of mesothelioma because all military branches heavily relied on asbestos-containing materials.<\/p>\n<p>U.S. Air Force mechanics had the greatest risk of asbestos exposure, according to the Environmental Working Group (EWG).<\/p>\n<p>These <a href=\"\/occupations\/aircraft-mechanics\/\">aircraft mechanics<\/a> had to repair, remove, and install airplane parts that contained asbestos on a regular basis, putting them at a high risk of mesothelioma.<\/p>\n<p>Any other Air Force occupation where service members regularly had to use asbestos could put veterans at a big risk of mesothelioma later in life.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"4\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">Are family members of U.S. Air Force veterans at risk of mesothelioma? <\/h3><div><p><strong>Possibly, yes<\/strong>. Family members of Air Force veterans exposed to asbestos could also have been put at risk.<\/p>\n<p>Fibers could stick to service members&#8217; clothing and skin, so they could have unknowingly exposed their families to this carcinogen upon returning home from a day&#8217;s work.<\/p>\n<p>The EWG reported on a 26-year-old woman who developed mesothelioma \u2014 she never worked with asbestos but her father, an Air Force mechanic, did.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"5\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">Can U.S. Air Force veterans with mesothelioma apply for VA benefits?<\/h3><div><p><strong>Yes. <\/strong>U.S. Air Force veterans can receive mesothelioma VA benefits if they can prove their cancer or other related illness was caused by military asbestos exposure.<\/p>\n<p>U.S. Air Force veterans with mesothelioma often qualify for the highest amount of disability compensation payouts available, as well as low-cost VA health care treatments.<\/p>\n<p>U.S. Air Force veterans are also entitled to file additional compensation claims that can award <strong>$1 million<\/strong> <strong>or more.<\/strong> Call <a href=\"tel:+18666088933\" title=\"Click to call (866) 608-8933\" class=\"in-content-tel-link\" data-ce-category=\"Click to Call\" data-ce-label=\"(866) 608-8933\">(866) 608-8933<\/a> now to get help with pursuing VA benefits and other forms of compensation for Air Force asbestos exposure.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"6\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">Does mesothelioma qualify for disability?<\/h3><div><p><strong>Yes.<\/strong> U.S. Air Force veterans who develop mesothelioma can often qualify for a 100% VA disability rating.\u00a0This means they can receive compensation worth <strong>$4,158.17\u00a0per month<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"7\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">What are the death benefits for Air Force veterans?<\/h3><div><p>If an Air Force veteran passes away from a service-connected health problem, which can include mesothelioma, their loved ones may qualify for several death benefits.<\/p>\n<p><strong>These include:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Burial reimbursement worth up to\u00a0<strong>$2,000<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Funeral honors<\/li>\n<li>Survivor benefits &amp; compensation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Loved ones of Air Force veterans can also pursue mesothelioma wrongful death lawsuits in addition to VA benefits, which can award\u00a0<strong>$1 million or more<\/strong>. <a href=\"\/about\/contact\/\">Contact our team now<\/a> to learn more.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\",\"name\": \"How were U.S. Air Force veterans exposed to asbestos?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\": \"Answer\",\"text\": \"&lt;p&gt;The Air Force and asbestos exposure were linked for decades. U.S. Air Force veterans were exposed to asbestos-containing products that were used to make bases, buildings, and planes.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;Product manufacturers &lt;strong&gt;hid the dangers of asbestos from Air Force veterans &lt;\/strong&gt;and the general public for decades.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;When the dangers became known in the early 1980s, steps were taken to remove asbestos from Air Force bases and planes.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\"}},{\"@type\": \"Question\",\"name\": \"What is the VA rating for mesothelioma?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\": \"Answer\",\"text\": \"&lt;p&gt;The VA rates mesothelioma as a &lt;strong&gt;100% disability&lt;\/strong&gt; in almost all cases.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;This means U.S. Air Force veterans with this cancer get the highest disability payouts and lowest VA health care copays.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\"}},{\"@type\": \"Question\",\"name\": \"Why do veterans get mesothelioma?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\": \"Answer\",\"text\": \"&lt;p&gt;Any U.S. Air Force veteran that served before the mid-1980s is at risk of mesothelioma because all military branches heavily relied on asbestos-containing materials.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;U.S. Air Force mechanics had the greatest risk of asbestos exposure, according to the Environmental Working Group (EWG).&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;These aircraft mechanics had to repair, remove, and install airplane parts that contained asbestos on a regular basis, putting them at a high risk of mesothelioma.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;Any other Air Force occupation where service members regularly had to use asbestos could put veterans at a big risk of mesothelioma later in life.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\"}},{\"@type\": \"Question\",\"name\": \"Are family members of U.S. Air Force veterans at risk of mesothelioma? \",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\": \"Answer\",\"text\": \"&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Possibly, yes&lt;\/strong&gt;. 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Before the risks were known, asbestos was seen as an ideal material for protecting Air Force planes and bases. However, asbestos exposure is now known to cause deadly diseases like mesothelioma and asbestosis. 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