{"id":21399,"date":"2023-01-31T20:03:54","date_gmt":"2023-02-01T01:03:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/?page_id=21399"},"modified":"2025-11-04T09:06:53","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T14:06:53","slug":"va-treatment-centers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/veterans\/va-benefits\/va-treatment-centers\/","title":{"rendered":"VA Mesothelioma Treatment Centers"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Help for Mesothelioma Patients at VA Hospitals<\/h2>\n<p>U.S. veterans make up 33% of all patients diagnosed with <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/\">mesothelioma<\/a>, a very aggressive type of cancer, since asbestos was commonly used by the U.S. military before the risks were well-known.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-19746\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/doctor-checking-elderly-male-300x166.png\" alt=\"Doctor checking an elderly male with a stethoscope.\" width=\"300\" height=\"166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/doctor-checking-elderly-male-300x166.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/doctor-checking-elderly-male.png 670w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Thankfully, several cancer centers within the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care system can veterans with mesothelioma.<\/p>\n<p>If you developed mesothelioma after being exposed to asbestos in the military, you may be able to access low-cost or free health care at a VA mesothelioma treatment center along with other <a href=\"\/veterans\/va-benefits\/\">veterans benefits<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Download your copy of our <strong>Free Veterans Compensation Guide<\/strong> to learn more about the many resources available to former military members with mesothelioma.<\/p>\n<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>\n<h2 id=\"top\">Top VA Mesothelioma Treatment Centers<\/h2>\n<p>Veterans who register with the <a href=\"\/veterans\/va-benefits\/va-healthcare\/\">VA health care system<\/a> can get care at any VA hospital in the country, many of which experts on staff who can treat mesothelioma.<\/p>\n<p>Below are just a few examples of top VA medical centers that are specially equipped to treat <a href=\"\/veterans\/\">veterans with mesothelioma<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-hospital\">VA Atlanta Healthcare System in Georgia<\/h3>\n<p>The VA Atlanta Healthcare System consists of 22 facilities, including the Atlanta VA Medical Center in Decatur and 21 outpatient clinics in northeastern Georgia.<\/p>\n<p>Since 1985, it has been partnered with the Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University \u2014 the only cancer center in Georgia directly supported by the National Cancer Institute (NCI). Dr. Seth Force, Winship&#8217;s director of thoracic oncology, leads the mesothelioma team here.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-hospital\">VA Boston Healthcare System in Massachusetts<\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"\/cancer-centers\/boston-va\/\">VA Boston Healthcare System<\/a> spans eight locations and serves four counties. <a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-daniel-wiener\/\">Dr. Daniel C. Wiener<\/a> leads the VA Boston Healthcare System&#8217;s mesothelioma treatment team.<\/p>\n<p>Harvard Medical School and Boston University School of Medicine are each affiliated with the VA Boston Healthcare System.\u00a0The Boston VA also works with leading private facilities such as <a href=\"\/cancer-centers\/brigham-womens-hospital\/\">Brigham and Women&#8217;s Hospital<\/a> and The Dana-Faber Cancer Institute.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-hospital\">VA Houston Healthcare System in Texas<\/h3>\n<p>The VA Houston Healthcare System consists of the <a href=\"\/cancer-centers\/michael-e-debakey-va\/\">Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC)<\/a> and 11 outpatient clinics located across southeastern Texas. U.S. veterans with pleural or peritoneal mesothelioma can get treatment through the Houston VA.<\/p>\n<p>It is a top choice for Texas veterans with mesothelioma due to its partnerships with Baylor College of Medicine\u2019s Dan L. Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center. The NCI has recognized this cancer center as one of America\u2019s top treatment facilities.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"\/cancer-centers\/baylor-lung-institute\/\">Baylor College of Medicine\u2019s Lung Institute<\/a> also treats a range of respiratory conditions, including mesothelioma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and lung cancer.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-hospital\">VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System in California<\/h3>\n<p>The VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System has 11 locations that cover five counties. It includes the <a href=\"\/cancer-centers\/west-los-angeles-va\/\">West Los Angeles VA Medical Center<\/a>, the Sepulveda VA Medical Center, and nine outpatient clinics.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-robert-cameron\/\">Dr. Robert Cameron<\/a>, who invented P\/D surgery for treating pleural mesothelioma is the Founding Chief of the Division of Thoracic Surgery at the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center. He also founded and directs UCLA\u2019s Comprehensive Mesothelioma Program.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-hospital\">Miami VA Healthcare System in Florida<\/h3>\n<p>Headed by the Bruce W. Carter VA Medical Center, the Miami VA Healthcare System includes eight outpatient facilities and treats about 63,000 veterans in South Florida.<\/p>\n<p>The Miami VA Healthcare System is primarily affiliated with the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, where many of its VA physicians serve as faculty members.<\/p>\n<div class=\"callout-shortcode\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.callout-shortcode{background:#EDF8F9;border-radius:0 10px 10px 0;padding:20px 20px 20px 24px;margin:40px 0;max-width:860px;position:relative}.callout-shortcode:before{content:\" \";position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;width:4px;height:100%;left:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg, #0FAEBF 0%, #EDF8F9 100%)}.callout-shortcode .callout-shortcode-heading{color:#100134;font-size:22px;display:block;margin:0 0 15px}.callout-shortcode:first-child{margin-top:0}.callout-shortcode:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.callout-shortcode .img-wrap{margin-bottom:20px}.callout-shortcode.hope>strong{padding-top:17px;padding-bottom:15px;padding-left:74px}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap{left:22px;position:absolute;top:20px;width:59px}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap:before{background:#fff url(\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mh-icon-65.png);background-position:center;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-size:70%;border-radius:30px;bottom:-10px;content:\"\";display:block;height:30px;position:absolute;right:-10px;width:30px}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.callout-shortcode{padding:25px 25px 25px 34px}.callout-shortcode .callout-shortcode-heading{font-size:24px}.callout-shortcode .img-wrap{margin-bottom:0}.callout-shortcode.has-img{min-height:170px;padding-left:175px}.callout-shortcode.has-img .img-wrap{position:absolute;left:29px;top:25px;width:119px}.callout-shortcode.hope.has-img{padding-left:170px}.callout-shortcode.hope>strong{padding:0}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap{width:109px}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap:before{background-size:66%;bottom:-15px;height:42px;width:42px}}<\/style><div class=\"content\"><p>Contact a Patient Advocate 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> now to get help accessing mesothelioma treatment at a VA facility near you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"offer\">What Do VA Mesothelioma Treatment Centers Offer?<\/h2>\n<p>The VA network includes comprehensive cancer centers where veterans can be treated by some of the world\u2019s leading <a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/\">mesothelioma specialists<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The VA has almost <strong>1,300 health care facilities throughout the U.S<\/strong>. that treat millions of former service members each year. Qualifying veterans can visit any facility they want \u2014 they don\u2019t have to register with one particular facility to receive mesothelioma VA treatment.<\/p>\n<p>Not every VA hospital will offer <a href=\"\/treatment\/\">mesothelioma treatment<\/a>, however, so patients should check ahead of time to make sure they can get the care they need.<\/p>\n<p><strong>In addition to treatments, VA medical centers may also provide:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<ul class='columns-2'>\n<li>Critical care<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/resources\/hospice-care\/\">Hospice care<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Immunizations<\/li>\n<li>Mental health counseling<\/li>\n<li>Oncology<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/palliative\/\">Palliative care<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Pathology (lab work)<\/li>\n<li>Physical therapy<\/li>\n<li>Primary care<\/li>\n<li>Prosthetics<\/li>\n<li>Radiology<\/li>\n<li>Screenings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<p>Veterans treated at VA mesothelioma cancer centers may also be able to participate in <a href=\"\/treatment\/clinical-trials\/\">clinical trials<\/a> and receive emerging treatments that are not yet available elsewhere.<\/p>\n<h3>VA Mesothelioma Treatment Centers vs. Private Hospitals<\/h3>\n<p>The VA typically grants veterans with mesothelioma a <strong>100% disability rating.<\/strong> Many veterans have little to no copays at VA mesothelioma treatment centers.<\/p>\n<p>Veterans with mesothelioma are also considered high priority for care, so they typically have shorter wait times.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Have a question about VA mesothelioma treatment centers? <\/strong>Chat with one of our veteran-friendly Patient Advocates now to get the answers you need.<\/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=\"treatments\">Mesothelioma Treatment Options at VA Medical Centers<\/h2>\n<p>Aggressive cancers like mesothelioma require specific treatments that general hospitals might not have the staff or equipment to provide. Fortunately, VA mesothelioma treatment centers can help veterans get the specialized cancer care they need.<\/p>\n<p>Although there is currently no cure for mesothelioma, treatment options can help veterans live more comfortably and improve their <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/prognosis\/\">prognosis<\/a> (health outlook).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Treatments offered through VA mesothelioma cancer centers include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/treatment\/chemotherapy\/\">Chemotherapy<\/a>:<\/strong> Common in cancer treatment, chemotherapy uses drugs to kill cancer cells or stop them from dividing.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/treatment\/surgery\/cytoreduction-hipec\/\">Cytoreduction with HIPEC<\/a>:<\/strong> This is arguably the most effective treatment for peritoneal mesothelioma (which forms in the abdominal lining), combining surgery with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC). Patients can often live for 4 years or more with this treatment.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/treatment\/surgery\/extrapleural-pneumonectomy\/\">Extrapleural pneumonectomy (EPP)<\/a>:<\/strong> Here, a surgeon removes the cancerous lung, parts of the lining of the lungs and heart, and the diaphragm. It&#8217;s used for early-stage malignant pleural mesothelioma (which forms in the lung lining).<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/treatment\/immunotherapy\/\">Immunotherapy<\/a>:<\/strong> With the help of certain medications, the body can fight mesothelioma with its own immune system.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/treatment\/surgery\/pleurectomy-decortication\/\">Pleurectomy with decortication (P\/D)<\/a>:<\/strong> This is also for early-stage pleural mesothelioma. P\/D aims to remove mesothelioma tumors from the lining of the lungs without removing the lung itself, making it a less intense alternative to an EPP.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/treatment\/radiation\/\">Radiation therapy<\/a>:<\/strong> Radiation therapy uses X-rays or other types of radiation to destroy cancer cells or prevent them from spreading. This is one of the least invasive types of mesothelioma treatment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Your specific treatment plan will depend on factors like your type and stage of mesothelioma.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about your treatment options in our <strong>Free Mesothelioma Guide<\/strong> \u2014 shipped overnight to your door.<\/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=\"help\">Start Mesothelioma Treatment at a VA Cancer Center<\/h2>\n<p>If you served in the U.S. military and were not dishonorably discharged, you may be able to get VA health care for mesothelioma and receive treatments from top cancer centers.<\/p>\n<p>Our team of fellow veterans and Patient Advocates can determine if you\u2019re eligible for VA benefits right now and help you file.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t wait.<\/strong> The sooner you file, the sooner you can start receiving the specialized treatment you need to fight this aggressive cancer.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/veterans-guide\/\">Download our Free Veterans Compensation Guide<\/a> for help accessing VA health care, financial payouts, and other benefits.<\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-wrap\"><h2 class=\"faq-wrap-heading\">VA Mesothelioma Treatment Centers FAQs<\/h2><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"1\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">What is the best hospital for mesothelioma?<\/h3><div><p>The VA has many top hospitals that can help treat mesothelioma.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Some of the best VA hospitals for mesothelioma include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Atlanta VA Medical Center<\/li>\n<li>Bruce W. Carter VA Medical Center<\/li>\n<li>Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center<\/li>\n<li>VA Boston Healthcare System<\/li>\n<li>West Los Angeles VA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>All of these facilities have top doctors on staff who can effectively treat mesothelioma.<\/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 typically provides a\u00a0<strong>100% disability rating\u00a0<\/strong>to U.S. veterans with mesothelioma, since this cancer is so aggressive.<\/p>\n<p>Veterans who are considered 100% disabled can get\u00a0high-quality health care from military treatment centers <strong>for free or at a reduced cost<\/strong> through the VA health care system.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"3\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">What is the newest treatment for mesothelioma?<\/h3><div><p>Immunotherapy is one of the latest mesothelioma treatments for veterans and civilians. It boosts the body&#8217;s immune system, allowing it to find and destroy cancer tumors.<\/p>\n<p>The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the immunotherapy drug <a href=\"\/treatment\/immunotherapy\/keytruda\/\">Keytruda\u00ae (pembrolizumab)<\/a> as a pleural mesothelioma treatment in September 2024. Two other drugs \u2014 <a href=\"\/treatment\/immunotherapy\/opdivo-yervoy\/\">Opdivo\u00ae) (nivolumab) and Yervoy\u00ae (ipilimumab)<\/a> \u2014 were approved in 2020.<\/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> now<\/strong> for help finding the best and latest mesothelioma treatments.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"4\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">What benefits do mesothelioma veterans get?<\/h3><div><p>The VA offers veterans with mesothelioma a wide range of benefits, including top-notch treatment from some of the best specialists in the world.<\/p>\n<p>To qualify for VA health care and other benefits, you must not have been dishonorably discharged and meet other eligibility requirements (such as serving for a specific length of time).<\/p>\n<p>The team at Mesothelioma Hope can confirm your eligibility and help you access mesothelioma VA treatment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"5\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">Why are U.S. veterans at risk of mesothelioma?<\/h3><div><p>The main cause of mesothelioma is exposure to asbestos. Since asbestos was widely used in U.S. military ships, bases, and vehicles from the 1930s to early 1980s, those who served during that period may have been exposed to asbestos.<\/p>\n<p>Since it takes 10-50 years after asbestos exposure for mesothelioma to develop, veterans exposed decades ago may just be getting sick now.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"6\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">Where can veterans get mesothelioma treatment?<\/h3><div><p>Veterans can receive mesothelioma treatment at both private and VA health care facilities. 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