Editing Brigham and Women's Hospital (section)

== How Can Veterans Access Care at Brigham? ==

Approximately 30% of all mesothelioma patients are military veterans, primarily due to extensive asbestos use in naval vessels, military facilities, and equipment through the 1970s.<ref>[https://www.mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/veterans/navy/ The Navy, Asbestos, and Mesothelioma], Mesothelioma Lawyer Center</ref> The IMP maintains an important partnership with the VA Boston Healthcare System to serve this population.

'''VA Boston Healthcare System Partnership'''

The VA Boston Healthcare System operates multiple campuses in the Boston area and maintains a collaboration with Brigham and Women's Hospital, providing veterans access to IMP expertise.<ref>[https://mesothelioma.net/va-boston-healthcare-system-boston-massachusetts/ VA Boston Healthcare System], Mesothelioma.net</ref> This partnership allows veterans to receive care from Harvard Medical School-affiliated physicians while utilizing their VA healthcare benefits.

'''VA Benefits for Mesothelioma Patients'''

Veterans diagnosed with mesothelioma may be eligible for:<ref>[https://dandell.com/mesothelioma/va-mesothelioma-claims/ Mesothelioma VA Claim], Danziger & De Llano</ref>

* '''VA Disability Compensation:''' Up to $3,700+ monthly for 100% disability rating
* '''VA Healthcare:''' Comprehensive medical care at no or reduced cost
* '''Special Monthly Compensation:''' Additional payments for severe disabilities
* '''Aid and Attendance Benefits:''' For veterans requiring assistance with daily activities

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'''New England Military Asbestos Exposure Sites'''

Veterans in the Boston area may have been exposed to asbestos at numerous military and industrial installations, including:<ref>[https://mesothelioma.net/boston-naval-shipyard-and-asbestos/ Boston Naval Shipyard and Asbestos], Mesothelioma.net</ref>

* Boston Naval Shipyard (Charlestown Navy Yard)
* Fore River Shipyard (Quincy)
* Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (Kittery, Maine)
* General Dynamics Electric Boat (Groton, Connecticut)
* Various power plants and industrial facilities throughout New England