Mesothelioma Hope is proud to introduce our new Veterans Advocate, Major Jonathan Nelson (Ret.)<\/a>. With a decorated military career, experience as an attorney, and a personal connection to mesothelioma, Major Nelson is committed to helping veterans and their families access the VA benefits and financial support they deserve.<\/p>\n Major Nelson served in the U.S. Marine Corps<\/a> as a Judge Advocate (military lawyer). During his service, he deployed to Kuwait and Iraq in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom, taught criminal law and trial advocacy at the Naval Justice School, and later served as Staff Judge Advocate for the 2nd Marine Division.<\/p>\n Major Nelson joins Mesothelioma Hope as a Veterans Advocate and VA-accredited attorney<\/strong>. In this role, he provides mesothelioma VA claim help, guiding veterans harmed by asbestos<\/a> through the disability application process to receive benefits.<\/p>\n \u201cEven though I\u2019m retired from active duty, I\u2019m still looking to help others. Working with Mesothelioma Hope allows me to stand alongside fellow service members <\/strong>and make sure they receive the benefits they\u2019ve earned.\u201d His combination of military experience, legal expertise, and personal connection to mesothelioma<\/a> makes him a powerful advocate for veterans navigating one of the hardest battles of their lives.<\/p>\n Download our Free Veterans <\/strong>Compensation Guide<\/strong> to learn how we can help you secure financial support for you and your family.<\/p>\n For Major Nelson, the fight against mesothelioma is a personal one. His wife\u2019s grandfather, a proud Navy veteran, developed mesothelioma after years of working aboard Navy ships filled with asbestos<\/a> during World War II.<\/p>\n Like so many sailors of his generation, he was exposed daily through insulation, piping, and engine rooms<\/strong> where asbestos was widely used. That exposure eventually cost him his life.<\/p>\n Major Nelson\u2019s personal commitment is matched by a lifetime of service. Raised in Virginia just across the street from Marine Corps Base Quantico, he grew up surrounded by the military community. His father was an Air Force veteran<\/a> and a longtime National Park Service ranger.<\/p>\n \u201cMy father’s military service and time in the park service instilled in me a love for the United States, so I knew I wanted to serve my country.\u201d His mother, an English teacher, encouraged his passion for reading and writing, skills that would later prepare him for a career in law and advocacy.<\/p>\nIntroducing Mesothelioma Hope\u2019s New Veterans Advocate<\/h2>\n
\n\u2013 Major Nelson, Mesothelioma Hope Veterans Advocate<\/p><\/blockquote>\nA Personal and Professional Commitment<\/h2>\n
\n\u2013 Major Nelson, Mesothelioma Hope Veterans Advocate<\/p><\/blockquote>\n