{"id":17912,"date":"2021-04-06T14:28:52","date_gmt":"2021-04-06T18:28:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/?page_id=17912"},"modified":"2025-09-12T16:08:30","modified_gmt":"2025-09-12T20:08:30","slug":"va-healthcare","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/veterans\/va-benefits\/va-healthcare\/","title":{"rendered":"VA Health Care for Mesothelioma"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Using VA Health Care for Mesothelioma Treatment<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-20959 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/veteran-smiling-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"A World War II and Korean War veteran smiling\" width=\"300\" height=\"226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/veteran-smiling-300x227.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/veteran-smiling.jpg 667w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The VA health care system is a national network of medical centers and doctors available specifically for veterans. Through it, U.S. veterans can receive care for service-connected health problems from medical experts.<\/p>\n<p>Since veterans are at a high risk of <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/\">mesothelioma<\/a>, the VA has partnered with some of the country&#8217;s leading mesothelioma doctors to treat veterans with this cancer. Veterans can access this care by applying for VA health care benefits.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Medical services provided by the VA include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<ul class='columns-2'>\n<li>Chemotherapy and radiation<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/veterans\/va-benefits\/geriatrics-extended-care\/\">Geriatric and extended care<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Medications<\/li>\n<li>Mental health services<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/surgery\/\">Mesothelioma surgeries<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Regular checkups<\/li>\n<li>VA-sponsored clinical trials<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<p>The Mesothelioma Hope team \u2014 made up of fellow U.S. veterans, VA-accredited claims agents, and trusted Patient Advocates \u2014 can <strong>help you pursue VA health care benefits <\/strong>and financial compensation.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more in our <strong>Free Veterans Compensation Guide<\/strong>, which you can download right now.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"s1\"><div data-vqueid=\"18414\" class=\"widget widget_oscar-vque default-alt image-left 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strong.button.arrow{width:100%}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt{max-width:620px}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt>a{padding:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt>a>div{display:block;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;flex-direction:row-reverse}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt>a>div img{margin-bottom:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt>a>div>div{padding:0 25px 0 0;width:41%}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt>a .vque-content{width:59%;padding:30px;text-align:left}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt img{max-width:100%}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt 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><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"eligibility\">VA Health Care Eligibility Requirements<\/h2>\n<p>Your VA health care eligibility depends on your discharge status (you don&#8217;t qualify if you were dishonorably discharged) and when you served in the military.<\/p>\n<p>You may have to meet a \u201cminimum duty&#8221; requirement if you want to access VA health care. This requirement is usually two years of full service if you joined the military <strong>after September 7, 1980<\/strong>, or went into active duty <strong>after October 16, 1981.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The minimum duty requirement may be waived if you served before September 7, 1980, or if you were discharged early due to a hardship or service-related disability.<\/p>\n<h3>VA Health Care Priority Groups<\/h3>\n<p>After applying for VA health care, you will be placed within a priority group, which affects how much you\u2019ll pay for your medical care.<\/p>\n<p>If you have mesothelioma, you will likely be assigned to Group 1 (highest priority) because the cancer is <strong>considered a 100% disability<\/strong> by the VA.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Group 1 health care benefits may include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>No copay for your first three urgent care visits<\/li>\n<li>No copays for in-hospital care<\/li>\n<li>No cost for medications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"\/about\/contact\/\">Contact us now<\/a> for help filing for or increasing your VA benefits to 100% after a mesothelioma diagnosis.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"where\">Where Can I Get Mesothelioma Treatment Through the VA?<\/h2>\n<p>The VA has multiple medical centers that treat <a href=\"\/veterans\/\">veterans with mesothelioma<\/a>. Learn more about some of the top hospitals below.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-hospital\">West Los Angeles VA Medical Center<\/h3>\n<p>For over 20 years, the <a href=\"\/cancer-centers\/west-los-angeles-va\/\">West Los Angeles VA Medical Center<\/a> has worked with the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) Comprehensive Mesothelioma Program to treat veterans with pleural mesothelioma.<\/p>\n<p>The facility offers all standard forms of mesothelioma treatment and several newer therapies.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Notable medical treatments available at this facility include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Cryoablation:<\/strong> This technique involves using extreme cold to shrink mesothelioma tumors<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/immunotherapy\/\"><strong>Immunotherapy:<\/strong><\/a> This treatment trains the immune system to target and destroy mesothelioma cells<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/surgery\/pleurectomy-decortication\/\"><strong>Pleurectomy with decortication (P\/D):<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0A surgery that removes cancerous tumors from the lung lining but does not remove the lung itself<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The West Los Angeles VA Medical Center also specializes in treating sarcomatoid mesothelioma \u2014 the most aggressive mesothelioma cell type.<\/p>\n<h4>West Los Angeles VA Medical Center Doctors<\/h4>\n<p>The head of mesothelioma surgery at the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center is <a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-robert-cameron\/\">Dr. Robert Cameron<\/a>. As the creator of the P\/D surgery, he is one of the world\u2019s leading experts on mesothelioma treatment.<\/p>\n<p>Under Dr. Cameron\u2019s leadership, the care team at the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center works to improve patient lifespans and research new, effective treatments.<\/p>\n<div class=\"blockquote-w-image \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Robert-B-Cameron-MD-300x300-1.png\" alt=\"\" \/><blockquote><p>\u201cWe treat mesothelioma like a chronic disease, similar to diabetes or high blood pressure. And these are both diseases that you can\u2019t cure, but people can live for an extremely long period of time if they\u2019re controlled.\u201d<\/p>\n<footer>&ndash;<cite> Dr. Robert Cameron, mesothelioma specialist<\/cite><\/footer><\/blockquote><style type=\"text\/css\">.blockquote-w-image{position:relative;margin:40px auto}.blockquote-w-image blockquote{background:none;border-left:none;padding:25px;margin-top:0;padding-bottom:0;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.blockquote-w-image blockquote footer cite{font-size:inherit}.blockquote-w-image blockquote p{margin-bottom:0}.blockquote-w-image img{width:100px;border:none;border-radius:100%;box-shadow:none;position:relative;margin:0 auto}.blockquote-w-image.alternative{margin:60px auto}.blockquote-w-image.alternative blockquote{padding:25px 25px 25px 80px;padding-bottom:25px;background-color:#E4F4F6}.blockquote-w-image.alternative img{position:absolute;left:20px;top:25px;z-index:1;width:50px;border:1px solid #fff;box-shadow:0 0 10px rgba(34,34,34,0.2);border-radius:100%}.blockquote-w-image.with-border{background:none;border-left:4px solid #0FAEBF}.blockquote-w-image.with-border blockquote{background:none;border-radius:0;padding:10px 25px}.blockquote-w-image.with-border blockquote footer cite{font-size:inherit}.blockquote-w-image blockquote:before{display:none}@media screen and (min-width: 769px){.blockquote-w-image img{position:absolute;left:0;top:0}.blockquote-w-image blockquote{padding:0 25px 0 125px;min-height:90px}}@media screen and (min-width: 1024px){.blockquote-w-image.alternative blockquote{padding-left:105px}.blockquote-w-image.alternative blockquote footer cite{font-size:16px}.entry-content .blockquote-w-image.alternative img{width:60px;left:25px}}<\/style><\/div>\n<p>We can help you pursue VA health care services right now: <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> to learn more.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-hospital\">VA Boston Health Care System<\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"\/cancer-centers\/boston-va\/\">VA Boston Health Care System<\/a> treats pleural mesothelioma through a partnership with Brigham &amp; Women\u2019s Hospital, one of the top mesothelioma hospitals in the world.<\/p>\n<p>Doctors at the VA Boston Health Care System can perform two types of life-extending mesothelioma surgeries: the P\/D and the <a href=\"\/treatment\/surgery\/extrapleural-pneumonectomy\/\">extrapleural pneumonectomy (EPP)<\/a>, which removes cancerous tumors and the lung closest to them.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-daniel-wiener\/\">Dr. Daniel Wiener<\/a> currently leads the Boston VA&#8217;s mesothelioma treatment team.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-hospital\">Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"\/cancer-centers\/michael-e-debakey-va\/\">Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center<\/a> in Houston, which works in tandem with the Baylor College of Medicine, established its mesothelioma program in 2019.<\/p>\n<h4>Mesothelioma Doctors at the DeBakey VA Medical Center<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-lorraine-d-cornwell\/\">Dr. Lorraine Cornwell<\/a> leads the mesothelioma program at the <a href=\"\/cancer-centers\/michael-e-debakey-va\/\">Michael E. DeBakey VA<\/a> and collaborates with Dr. Taylor Ripley, another leading mesothelioma doctor, to help military veterans get the care they deserve.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Eugene A. Choi is also available to treat veterans with peritoneal mesothelioma, which develops in the abdominal lining, through this program.<\/p>\n<p>Looking to access VA health care services from one of these facilities? Connect with our caring Patient Advocates who can help you get started.<\/p>\n<div data-vqueid=\"19670\" class=\"widget widget_oscar-vque connect-white has-img\"><style type=\"text\/css\" data-style=\"connect-white\">.widget_oscar-vque.connect-white{margin:40px 0;max-width:315px;position:relative}.widget_oscar-vque.connect-white:before{content:\" \";position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;width:3px;height:100%;left:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg, #0FAEBF 0%, #fff 100%)}.widget_oscar-vque.connect-white:first-child{margin-top:0}.widget_oscar-vque.connect-white:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.widget_oscar-vque.connect-white>div{border:1px solid #E6E7EC;padding:20px 20px 20px 24px;box-shadow:0 20px 20px rgba(34,34,34,0.03);border-radius:0 5px 5px 0;color:#383441;display:block;text-decoration:none}.widget_oscar-vque.connect-white img{margin:0 0 20px;max-width:170px}.widget_oscar-vque.connect-white .vque-content{font-size:17px}.widget_oscar-vque.connect-white p:not(:last-child){margin:0 0 15px}.widget_oscar-vque.connect-white strong.heading{color:#100134;font-size:24px;display:block;margin:0 0 15px}.widget_oscar-vque.connect-white strong.heading a{color:inherit;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none}.widget_oscar-vque.connect-white strong.heading a:hover{color:#34d;text-decoration:underline}.widget_oscar-vque.connect-white strong.button.arrow{width:100%}.widget_oscar-vque.connect-white .button-wrap span{display:block;font-size:18px;padding-top:20px}.widget_oscar-vque.connect-white .button-wrap span a{color:#F46E0F;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none}.widget_oscar-vque.connect-white .button-wrap span a:hover{color:#c75809;text-decoration:underline}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.widget_oscar-vque.connect-white{margin:60px 0;max-width:723px}.widget_oscar-vque.connect-white:first-child{margin-top:0}.widget_oscar-vque.connect-white:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.widget_oscar-vque.connect-white img{max-width:100%}.widget_oscar-vque.connect-white p:not(:last-child){margin:0 0 17px}.widget_oscar-vque.connect-white>div{display:block;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;flex-direction:row-reverse;align-items:center;padding:25px 30px}.widget_oscar-vque.connect-white>div div:first-child{width:35%;text-align:right}.widget_oscar-vque.connect-white>div div:first-child img{margin:0;float:right}.widget_oscar-vque.connect-white>div div.vque-content{width:65%}.widget_oscar-vque.connect-white>div div.vque-content p{max-width:370px}.widget_oscar-vque.connect-white>div div.vque-content .button-wrap a{display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle}.widget_oscar-vque.connect-white>div div.vque-content .button-wrap span{display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle;padding:0 0 0 20px}.widget_oscar-vque.connect-white strong.heading{margin:0 0 14px}.widget_oscar-vque.connect-white strong.button.arrow{width:auto}}<\/style><div><div><a href=\"\/about\/patient-advocates\/\" title=\"Learn More\" class=\"cte\" data-ce-category=\"In-Content Ads\" data-ce-label=\"Get Help From a Patient Advocate Heading\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"221\" height=\"88\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/patient-advocates-medium.png\" class=\"attachment-Medium size-Medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Circular Patient Advocate Images\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"vque-content\"><strong class=\"heading\"><a href=\"\/about\/patient-advocates\/\" title=\"Learn More\" class=\"cte\" data-ce-category=\"In-Content Ads\" data-ce-label=\"Get Help From a Patient Advocate Heading\">Get Help From a Patient Advocate<\/a><\/strong><p>Our trusted advocates with <strong>65+ years combined experience<\/strong> are ready to assist you.<\/p>\n<p class=\"button-wrap\"><a href=\"\/about\/patient-advocates\/\" title=\"Learn More\" class=\"cte button arrow\" data-ce-category=\"In-Content Ads\" data-ce-label=\"Get Help From a Patient Advocate Button\">Learn More<\/a><span>or call <a href=\"tel:+18666088933\">(866) 608-8933<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"local\">How to Access Local VA Health Care<\/h2>\n<p>Local VA hospitals may refer veterans who do not live near Los Angeles, Boston, or Houston to approved civilian mesothelioma cancer centers through the MISSION Act.<\/p>\n<p>The VA must usually sign off on requests for local care. Once this is done, veterans can receive treatment from a non-VA provider at no extra cost. Veterans who don&#8217;t get prior approval from the VA may be charged in full.<\/p>\n<p>You can get a list of approved community care providers by visiting the official VA website, va.gov.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"file\">Filing for Mesothelioma VA Health Care Benefits<\/h2>\n<p>You can apply for VA health care online, over the phone, or by mail. You can also bring your completed application to the VA medical center closest to you.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You\u2019ll need the following to apply for VA health care benefits:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>VA Form 10-10EZ (the application)<\/li>\n<li>Your latest tax return<\/li>\n<li>Insurance card information<\/li>\n<li>Social Security numbers for you, your spouse, and your qualified dependents<\/li>\n<li>Medical records related to your mesothelioma diagnosis<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Don\u2019t wait to access some of the best mesothelioma doctors and cancer centers in the country. Our Patient Advocates can help you pursue VA health care, monthly financial payouts, and other benefits.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/veterans-guide\/\">Download your Free Veterans Compensation Guide<\/a> now to get started.<\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-wrap\"><h2 class=\"faq-wrap-heading\">VA Health Care for Mesothelioma FAQs<\/h2><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"1\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">What is the VA rating for mesothelioma?<\/h3><div><p>Mesothelioma is typically given a\u00a0<strong>100% rating\u00a0<\/strong>by the VA. This means veterans with this cancer have little to no costs for VA health care services as they&#8217;re considered totally disabled.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/about\/contact\/\">Contact us now<\/a> for help increasing your VA rating after a mesothelioma diagnosis. Our team includes VA-accredited attorneys and fellow U.S. veterans who can make the process easier for you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"2\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">Does mesothelioma qualify for disability?<\/h3><div><p><strong>Yes,\u00a0<\/strong>mesothelioma may qualify for VA disability benefits, including low-cost VA health care copays, because this cancer is so aggressive.<\/p>\n<p>As a result, you or a U.S. veteran you love can access key mesothelioma treatments without worrying how to pay for them.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"3\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">Does VA healthcare cover cancer treatments?<\/h3><div><p><strong>Yes. <\/strong>If you or a loved one has mesothelioma or another service-connected cancer, the VA health care system helps cover many of the costs of treatment by charging little to no co-pays.<\/p>\n<p>Some of the world&#8217;s top mesothelioma specialists are within the VA&#8217;s network, allowing a veteran you love to get the best care possible.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"4\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">What types of cancer qualify for VA benefits?<\/h3><div><p>U.S. veterans with <strong>mesothelioma, lung cancer, and many other types of cancer<\/strong> may qualify for low-cost or free medical treatments thanks to VA health care benefits.<\/p>\n<p>Call Mesothelioma Hope at <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 find out how to access VA health care and other benefits.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"5\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">Do I need VA health care to access other mesothelioma veterans benefits?<\/h3><div><p><strong>No<\/strong> \u2014 VA health care is optional. You can still see your primary care providers with private insurance and access other <a href=\"\/veterans\/va-benefits\/\">VA benefits<\/a> like disability compensation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"6\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">What is the VA rating schedule for lung cancer?<\/h3><div><p>The VA typically rates veterans with <a href=\"\/cancer\/lung-cancer\/\">lung cancer<\/a> caused by asbestos exposure<strong> at 100%. <\/strong>These veterans can get top-notch medical services at little to no cost thanks to VA health care.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\",\"name\": \"What is the VA rating for mesothelioma?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\": \"Answer\",\"text\": \"&lt;p&gt;Mesothelioma is typically given a\u00a0&lt;strong&gt;100% rating\u00a0&lt;\/strong&gt;by the VA. 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