Supporting Veterans
and Families Facing Mesothelioma

The Mesothelioma Veterans Center is the #1 resource for veterans and families impacted by a mesothelioma diagnosis.

We’ve helped over 3,600 veterans access VA benefits, understand treatments, seek compensation, and get support. Our experienced, veteran-led team can help you, too.

About the Mesothelioma Veterans Center

Mesothelioma is a rare, asbestos-caused cancer that disproportionately affects U.S. veterans. The Mesothelioma Veterans Center was founded in 2015 by veterans, military family members, and VA-accredited attorneys, many of whom have been impacted by mesothelioma and other cancers.

Major Jonathan Nelson (Ret), a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and VA-accredited lawyer, leads the charge to support veterans impacted by mesothelioma.

“If you or someone you love has mesothelioma, I’m ready to review your options and support you through this difficult time.”

Major Jonathan Nelson, VA-accredited attorney

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We Can Help You Access:

  • VA Benefits

    $4,158.17 a month

  • Medical Support

    25+ nursing support staff

  • Compensation

    $10.3 billion for families

Meet Our Veterans Advocacy Team

With fellow veterans, VA-accredited attorneys, registered nurses, and patient advocates on staff, we’ll support you every step of the way. Meet our mesothelioma experts who work to help families like yours every day.

Major
Jonathan Nelson
20+ Years Experience

Major Nelson is a VA-accredited lawyer and U.S. Marine Corps veteran. He can help you access mesothelioma VA benefits.

Corporal
Michael Stewart
20+ Years Experience

Corporal Stewart is a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. He can review your legal compensation options and pursue financial payouts.

Captain
Brian Cooke
20+ Years Experience

Captain Cooke served two tours of duty in the U.S. Marine Corps and now helps veterans and civilians file mesothelioma legal claims.

Liz Logan, RN 20+ Years Experience

Liz is a certified Oncology Nurse Navigator who can help those facing mesothelioma understand their health care options.

Amy Fair, RN 25+ Years Experience

Amy has supported mesothelioma patients by reviewing treatment options, locating top doctors, and much more.

Members of the Mesothelioma Veterans Center team are also affiliated with leading organizations that help veterans and civilians with this cancer.

How We Help U.S. Veterans Like You

Proud U.S. veterans never deserved to develop cancers like mesothelioma from serving their country. Yet every year, around 1,000 veterans are diagnosed with this cancer, typically decades after being exposed to asbestos.

The Mesothelioma Veterans Center offers a broad range of helpful services to make life easier for veterans with mesothelioma, allowing them to get the support they deserve.

A U.S. veteran stands outside and salutes and American flag

Whether you’re in need of help with VA benefits, looking to know more about a diagnosis, or want to understand your medical or legal options more clearly, our team of experts is here to support you and your family.

To get started, you can request a Free Veterans Packet, which is our comprehensive guide for U.S. veterans and families affected by mesothelioma.

Get a Free Veterans Packet

Backed By a Veteran-Founded Law Firm

The Mesothelioma Veterans Center is proud to be sponsored by Simmons Hanly Conroy, a leading mesothelioma law firm founded by U.S. veterans.

Filing legal claims won’t affect your VA benefits. In fact, the Mesothelioma Veterans Center and Simmons Hanly Conroy can help you get payouts from both at the same time.

Simmons Hanly Conroy staff members have also supported a broad range of veteran-focused organizations, such as the Wounded Warrior Project and Disabled American Veterans.

Simmons Hanly Conroy

“We help veterans navigate their unique legal needs through a shared experience. There’s a number of us that have served in the various branches of the military.”

Corporal Michael Stewart, Simmons Hanly Conroy attorney & veteran

A Trusted Resource for U.S. Veterans
& Families

The Mesothelioma Veterans Center has earned the trust of over 3,600 U.S. veterans and families to date. A cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming, even for the toughest U.S. veterans. We're here to lighten their load in any way we can.

The Mesothelioma Veterans Center offers:

Decades of experience

Many of those on-staff have been assisting veterans and mesothelioma patients for 10-20 years. They truly understand what you’re going through and are here to help.

VA-accredited support

Major Nelson and other attorneys on staff are accredited through the VA to help with benefits claims. They can help you through the process so you can get much-deserved benefits, for free.

Help from mesothelioma nurses

Our registered nurses work with mesothelioma patients every day, and can speak into treatments, locate doctors, and recommend options to afford care.

Support for veterans and families

Our team truly cares about your well-being. From joining our monthly support group moderated by social workers and veterans to simply asking questions, we want to make sure you feel seen.

Art Putt, a veteran with mesothelioma

Art Putt
U.S. Army & Air Force veteran

“They treated us like family, and they cared about us like family.”

Alan Bonnin
U.S. Army veteran

“They took care of everything. I didn’t do much besides pick up the phone.”

Linda Maple
Daughter of a U.S. Navy veteran

"They will be there by your side the whole way through."

You Served Our Country — Let Us Serve You

The Mesothelioma Veterans Center has assisted veterans for over a decade, allowing them to access VA benefits, treatments, and compensation as easy as possible.

If you or a U.S. veteran you love is facing mesothelioma, we encourage you to reach out. Our patient advocates, VA-accredited attorneys, and fellow veterans can help you get the benefits you deserve right now.