{"id":181,"date":"2017-05-08T23:04:51","date_gmt":"2017-05-09T03:04:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/?page_id=181"},"modified":"2025-08-27T13:11:09","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T17:11:09","slug":"coast-guard","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/veterans\/coast-guard\/","title":{"rendered":"Coast Guard"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Asbestos Exposure in Coast Guard Veterans<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-20921 size-medium\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/coast-guard-veteran-300x184.png\" alt=\"A U.S. military veteran and his wife\" width=\"300\" height=\"184\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Asbestos is a natural mineral once commonly used to make U.S. Coast Guard ships, planes, bases, and vehicles durable and heat-resistant.<\/p>\n<p>However, any Coast Guard members who came in contact with asbestos were put in grave danger. Asbestos is now known to cause deadly cancers like <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/\">mesothelioma<\/a> decades after exposure.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Coast Guard veterans may be at risk of mesothelioma if they:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Built or renovated ships, buildings, planes, or vehicles<\/li>\n<li>Served on Coast Guard ships<\/li>\n<li>Worked in Coast Guard shipyards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Thankfully <a href=\"\/veterans\/\">U.S. veterans with mesothelioma<\/a> can get medical care and financial compensation from both the VA and private sources. While fighting cancer is never easy, these options can help ease some of the burdens that veterans and their loved ones may face.<\/p>\n<p>Mesothelioma Hope&#8217;s team of veterans, VA-accredited staff, and advocates helps Coast Guard veterans file for or increase their VA benefits. Download our <strong>Free Veterans Compensation Guide<\/strong> right now and get started.<\/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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!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:0px;background:#0FAEBF;width:20px;height:20px;border-radius:20px;line-height:20px;text-align:center;font-size:12px}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt 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>\n<h3 id=\"risk\">How Are Coast Guard Veterans at Risk of Mesothelioma?<\/h3>\n<p>Between the 1930s and 1980s, U.S. Coast Guard vessels, shipyards, and bases relied on asbestos-containing products.<\/p>\n<p>If the products were worn down or damaged, asbestos fibers might have been released into the air, and Coast Guard personnel could have breathed in or swallowed the fibers.<\/p>\n<div class=\"did-you-know icon-bell\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.did-you-know{background:#F3F2F0;border-radius:10px;margin:40px 0;padding:20px 20px 20px 80px;position:relative}.did-you-know:before{position:absolute;left:20px;top:20px;width:45px;height:45px;background:#0FAEBF;border-radius:50px;color:#fff;text-align:center;line-height:45px;font-size:27px}.did-you-know .heading{font-size:24px;color:#100134;padding:10px 0;display:block;margin:0 0 5px}.did-you-know h2,.did-you-know .h2,.did-you-know h3,.did-you-know .h3{font-size:24px;line-height:1.14}@media screen and (min-width: 1024px){.did-you-know{padding:25px 25px 25px 90px}.did-you-know:before{left:25px;top:25px}.did-you-know .heading{padding:8px 0}.did-you-know h2,.did-you-know .h2,.did-you-know h3,.did-you-know .h3{font-size:24px;line-height:1.14}}<\/style><strong class=\"heading\">Did You Know?<\/strong><p>Coast Guard members who were exposed to <a href=\"\/asbestos\/\">asbestos<\/a> frequently or over a long period of time are more likely to face health problems like mesothelioma.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The fibers would get stuck in the body and over 10 to 50 years, irritation from asbestos fibers could cause deadly health problems like mesothelioma, <a href=\"\/cancer\/lung-cancer\/\">lung cancer<\/a>, and <a href=\"\/asbestosis\/\">asbestosis<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>High-Risk Asbestos Coast Guard Occupations<\/h2>\n<p>Some Coast Guard veterans have a higher risk of mesothelioma if they regularly worked with asbestos-containing products as part of their military occupation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Coast Guard roles with a high risk of exposure included:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<ul class=\"columns-2\">\n<li>Boilermakers<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/occupations\/construction-workers\/\">Construction workers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/occupations\/electricians\/\">Electricians<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Engine specialists<\/li>\n<li>Hull technicians<\/li>\n<li>Insulators<\/li>\n<li>Machinists<\/li>\n<li>Mechanics<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/occupations\/plumbers-pipefitters\/\">Plumbers<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Shipyard workers<\/li>\n<li>Steamfitters<\/li>\n<li>Welders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<p>These are just a few of many jobs that may have put Coast Guard veterans at risk of Coast Guard asbestos exposure and mesothelioma.<\/p>\n<p><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><\/strong> to get help determining if your Coast Guard service led to a mesothelioma diagnosis.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"ships\">U.S. Coast Guard Ships and Asbestos Risks<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-20920\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/cutter-300x151.png\" alt=\"U.S. Coast Guard cutter ship\" width=\"300\" height=\"151\" data-wp-editing=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Because asbestos was easily available and flame-retardant, it was widely used aboard U.S. Coast Guard ships to reduce the risk of fire at sea.<\/p>\n<p>The main type of ship used by the Coast Guard is known as a cutter. <strong>242 cutters made before<\/strong> <strong>1990 <\/strong>used asbestos, according to official Coast Guard documents.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Asbestos products used on Coast Guard cutters included:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<ul class=\"columns-2\">\n<li>Adhesives<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/products\/brake-pads\/\">Brake pads<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Cement<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/products\/electrical-wiring\/\">Electrical wiring<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/products\/fireproofing-materials\/\">Fireproofing materials<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/products\/tiles\/\">Floor tiles<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/products\/gaskets\/\">Gaskets<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Insulation<\/li>\n<li>Lagging<\/li>\n<li>Valves<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<p>Asbestos could be found virtually everywhere on Coast Guard cutters. Some of the highest-risk areas for Coast Guard asbestos exposure aboard cutters included boiler rooms, engine rooms, and navigation rooms.<\/p>\n<p>Since <a href=\"\/veterans\/navy\/ships\/cutters\/\">Coast Guard cutters<\/a> often had poor ventilation below decks, those who worked there were at a high risk of exposure as the fibers remained in the air.<\/p>\n<div class=\"did-you-know icon-bell\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.did-you-know{background:#F3F2F0;border-radius:10px;margin:40px 0;padding:20px 20px 20px 80px;position:relative}.did-you-know:before{position:absolute;left:20px;top:20px;width:45px;height:45px;background:#0FAEBF;border-radius:50px;color:#fff;text-align:center;line-height:45px;font-size:27px}.did-you-know .heading{font-size:24px;color:#100134;padding:10px 0;display:block;margin:0 0 5px}.did-you-know h2,.did-you-know .h2,.did-you-know h3,.did-you-know .h3{font-size:24px;line-height:1.14}@media screen and (min-width: 1024px){.did-you-know{padding:25px 25px 25px 90px}.did-you-know:before{left:25px;top:25px}.did-you-know .heading{padding:8px 0}.did-you-know h2,.did-you-know .h2,.did-you-know h3,.did-you-know .h3{font-size:24px;line-height:1.14}}<\/style><strong class=\"heading\">Did You Know?<\/strong><p>Many older Coast Guard cutters still have asbestos products aboard. When reporting on its budget in 2023, the Coast Guard mentioned asbestos and lead paint as serious hazards aboard many of its aging ships.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Coast Guard cutters were not the only ships that used asbestos materials. All vessels made by the other military branches \u2014 especially <a href=\"\/veterans\/navy\/ships\/\">Navy ships<\/a> \u2014 heavily relied on asbestos until the health risks became apparent.<\/p>\n<h3>U.S. Coast Guard Shipyards and Asbestos Exposure<\/h3>\n<p>Shipyards also put Coast Guard personnel at risk of exposure, as this is where asbestos materials were installed and removed from cutters. For example, the Curtis Bay Coast Guard shipyard was the branch\u2019s only shipbuilding facility and exposed many.<\/p>\n<p>A study found that <a href=\"\/occupations\/shipyard-workers\/\">shipyard workers<\/a> who served between 1950 and 1964 at Curtis Bay had a significant risk of mesothelioma and other cancers, most likely due to asbestos exposure.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"bases\">Coast Guard Bases That Used Asbestos<\/h2>\n<p>Outside of its cutters and other vessels, the U.S. Coast Guard also relied on asbestos-based products to build its bases and other structures.<\/p>\n<p>Asbestos-containing insulation, flooring and ceiling tiles, and wiring were just a few of many asbestos-containing products used to build Coast Guard bases.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bases that used asbestos included:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>U.S. Coast Guard Base Alameda, California<\/li>\n<li>U.S. Coast Guard Base Gloucester, New Jersey<\/li>\n<li>U.S. Coast Guard Base Los Angeles Long Beach, California<\/li>\n<li>U.S. Coast Guard Station, Connecticut<\/li>\n<li>U.S. Coast Guard Station Curtis Bay, Maryland<\/li>\n<li>United States Coast Guard Yard, Maryland<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Anyone serving on these Coast Guard bases could have been exposed to asbestos, but those at greatest risk either helped build the bases or repaired asbestos-containing products inside them. Many other <a href=\"\/veterans\/military-bases\/\">military bases<\/a> also relied on asbestos-based products.<\/p>\n<p>Our Patient Advocates can help pinpoint how you may have been exposed to asbestos and connect you with helpful mesothelioma resources. Reach out now.<\/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>VA Benefits for Coast Guard Veterans with Mesothelioma<\/h2>\n<p>Coast Guard veterans with mesothelioma caused by military asbestos exposure may qualify for <a href=\"\/veterans\/va-benefits\/\">VA benefits<\/a> even though the cancer does not usually develop until decades after service.<\/p>\n<p>VA benefits can help Coast Guard veterans in a number of ways. For example, veterans can receive monthly financial compensation and life-extending medical treatment from <a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/\">top mesothelioma doctors<\/a> who work with the VA.<\/p>\n<h3>Types of Coast Guard VA Mesothelioma Benefits<\/h3>\n<p>There are five main types of VA disability benefits available to Coast Guard veterans and their families, according to the VA.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/veterans\/va-benefits\/disability\/\">Disability compensation<\/a>: <\/strong>This tax-free benefit is paid to a veteran for an illness or injury that&#8217;s linked to their military service. Married veterans with mesothelioma may be able to receive <strong>$4,158.17\u00a0per month\u00a0<\/strong>in disability for 2026.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/veterans\/va-benefits\/disability\/special-monthly-compensation\/\">Special Monthly Compensation (SMC)<\/a>:<\/strong> This tax-free benefit is paid to veterans or their spouses on top of disability compensation. SMC is available if the veteran needs care from another person.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/veterans\/va-benefits\/va-dependency-indemnity-compensation\/\">VA Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC)<\/a>:<\/strong> This is tax-free compensation paid to the surviving family of a service member or veteran, usually a spouse or child. Family members might qualify for VA DIC if a veteran passes away from mesothelioma.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/veterans\/va-benefits\/va-healthcare\/\">VA health care<\/a>:<\/strong> Veterans can pursue treatment options through the VA\u2019s medical system and get low-cost or free care. The VA health care system includes doctors who specialize in treating mesothelioma.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Other benefits:<\/strong> Veterans and their families may qualify for other benefits like a <a href=\"\/veterans\/va-benefits\/pension\/\">pension<\/a> and reimbursement of funeral costs. Based on their individual needs, veterans may also qualify for more specific forms of disability compensation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>After a mesothelioma diagnosis, Coast Guard veterans should file a VA claim as soon as possible. Mesothelioma is very aggressive and can spread quickly, so receiving compensation and treatment as soon as possible can be very helpful.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Download our Free Veterans Compensation Guide\u00a0<\/strong>for help filing or increasing your mesothelioma VA benefits.<\/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 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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<h2>We Can Help U.S. Coast Guard Veterans with Mesothelioma<\/h2>\n<p>If you served in the U.S. Coast Guard and are now fighting mesothelioma, you deserve top VA benefits and financial compensation to help yourself and your family.<\/p>\n<p>Mesothelioma Hope&#8217;s skilled team of fellow veterans, VA-accredited personnel, and caring Patient Advocates <strong>can help you pursue VA benefits, treatments, and compensation with less stress.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>By filing VA and private claims, you can take the power back from the makers of asbestos-based products, who knew the health effects of this dangerous material but let the Coast Guard use it anyway.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/veterans-guide\/\">Download your Free Veterans Compensation Guide<\/a> to learn more about the types of compensation and benefits you may qualify for.<\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-wrap\"><h2 class=\"faq-wrap-heading\">Mesothelioma Coast Guard Veterans FAQs<\/h2><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"1\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">Does the coast guard get VA disability?<\/h3><div><p><strong>Yes,<\/strong> Coast Guard veterans typically qualify for 100% VA disability payouts after a mesothelioma diagnosis.<\/p>\n<p>This means Coast Guard veterans who are married could receive <strong>$4,158.17\u00a0per month <\/strong>in VA disability compensation for mesothelioma.<\/p>\n<p>Coast Guard veterans can also file <a href=\"\/legal\/lawsuit\/\">mesothelioma lawsuits<\/a> and trust fund claims to get compensation worth <strong>$1 million or more.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Taking legal action doesn&#8217;t affect a veteran&#8217;s ability to file for VA benefits and the military and government won&#8217;t be sued.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"2\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">Do Coast Guard ships have asbestos?<\/h3><div><p><strong>Yes.<\/strong> Official Coast Guard documents list <strong>242 cutters<\/strong> and other ships that were built with asbestos. The U.S. Coast Guard used asbestos to keep its cutters well-insulated and reduce the risk of fires.<\/p>\n<p>Anyone who served aboard these cutters could have been exposed to asbestos and thus could be at risk of mesothelioma today.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"3\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">Can you sue the Coast Guard for asbestos exposure?<\/h3><div><p>It&#8217;s not possible to sue the U.S. Coast Guard if you were exposed to asbestos. But, you may qualify to sue manufacturers of asbestos-containing products if you now have mesothelioma or another disease caused by your exposure.<\/p>\n<p>The average mesothelioma lawsuit awards\u00a0<strong>over $1 million<\/strong>. No other branches of the military or government will be sued as part of this process.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"4\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">Can Coast Guard veterans get VA disability?<\/h3><div><p><strong>Yes,<\/strong> the VA typically offers 100% disability benefits to Coast Guard veterans with mesothelioma. This allows veterans to get the highest disability payouts and free or inexpensive cancer treatments.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/veterans-guide\/\">Download our Free Veterans Compensation Guide<\/a> for help securing VA disability benefits after a mesothelioma diagnosis.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"5\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">Can U.S. Coast Guard veterans get financial aid outside of VA benefits?<\/h3><div><p><strong>Possibly, yes<\/strong>. Coast Guard veterans can file private <a href=\"\/legal\/lawsuit\/claims\/\">mesothelioma claims<\/a> and get compensation from the makers of asbestos-containing products through the legal system.<\/p>\n<p>Private mesothelioma veterans claims sometimes award\u00a0<strong>millions of dollars<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Your claim won\u2019t be filed with the U.S. military, government, or the Coast Guard. You will be holding the manufacturers responsible for your illness accountable.<\/p>\n<p>Further, you can still file for VA benefits if you decide to file a private claim and get compensation from both sources. Call our team today at <strong><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><\/strong> to learn more.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"6\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">Is asbestos exposure presumptive for VA?<\/h3><div><p>Being exposed to asbestos may be presumptive for VA benefits if you can prove that service-related exposure led to your mesothelioma diagnosis.<\/p>\n<p>Our team can help Coast Guard veterans like you pursue VA benefits for mesothelioma.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\",\"name\": \"Does the coast guard get VA disability?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\": \"Answer\",\"text\": \"&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Yes,&lt;\/strong&gt; Coast Guard veterans typically qualify for 100% VA disability payouts after a mesothelioma diagnosis.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;This means Coast Guard veterans who are married could receive &lt;strong&gt;$4,158.17\u00a0per month &lt;\/strong&gt;in VA disability compensation for mesothelioma.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;Coast Guard veterans can also file mesothelioma lawsuits and trust fund claims to get compensation worth &lt;strong&gt;$1 million or more.&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;Taking legal action doesn&amp;#8217;t affect a veteran&amp;#8217;s ability to file for VA benefits and the military and government won&amp;#8217;t be sued.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\"}},{\"@type\": \"Question\",\"name\": \"Do Coast Guard ships have asbestos?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\": \"Answer\",\"text\": \"&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Yes.&lt;\/strong&gt; Official Coast Guard documents list &lt;strong&gt;242 cutters&lt;\/strong&gt; and other ships that were built with asbestos. 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