The Mesothelioma Veterans Center: The Most Trusted Resource for Veterans & Families

Veterans facing rare cancers like mesothelioma deserve expert help. Our experienced team, which includes fellow U.S. veterans, serves as your guide after a mesothelioma diagnosis. 

We make it easy to access mesothelioma treatments, VA benefits, support, and compensation to cover any expenses.

  • 3,800 U.S. Veterans
    Helped to Date

  • Free Mesothelioma
    VA Benefits Help

  • $10.6 billion Secured by Our
    Legal Partners

We can help veterans: 

  • File VA claims worth $4,158.17 monthly for free
  • Maximize mesothelioma VA benefits
  • Better understand a diagnosis
  • Get top mesothelioma treatments
  • Join mesothelioma support groups
  • Pursue compensation often worth $1 million+

When you work with us, you're not just another number. Every member of our team truly cares about the well-being of veterans with mesothelioma and will do all they can to assist you.

“I want to make sure that veterans facing mesothelioma can get the benefits that they need now, and to make sure that their families are provided for in the future.”

Major Jonathan Nelson (Ret), VA-accredited attorney & Marine Corps veteran

Trusted by Thousands of Mesothelioma Veterans and Families

Since our founding in 2015, the Mesothelioma Veterans Center has become the premier resource for veterans facing this rare cancer. Learn why thousands of other families have chosen to work with us.

Free VA
Benefits Help

If eligible, our VA-accredited attorneys like Major Nelson can help you file for mesothelioma VA benefits at no cost. They’ll walk you through the steps, making it significantly easier for you.

Free Medical
Guidance

Our registered nurses can answer any questions you have after a mesothelioma diagnosis, offering advice on managing symptoms, choosing doctors, and affording treatment.

Free Legal
Assistance

We work with Simmons Hanly Conroy, a veteran-founded law firm with over 25 years of experience. The firm can pursue legal compensation without affecting VA benefits.

Trustworthy
Information

The information we provide is reviewed by medical, legal, and veterans experts. We rely on information from trusted groups like the VA and the American Cancer Society.

Mesothelioma Veterans Experts on Staff

The Mesothelioma Veterans Center has fellow veterans, VA-accredited attorneys, registered nurses, and patient advocates on staff. Every member of our team has worked for years if not decades to support U.S. veterans and families impacted by a mesothelioma diagnosis.

Major Jonathan Nelson

20+ Years Experience

Major Jonathan Nelson is a VA-accredited attorney who serves as our lead veterans liaison, helping veterans with mesothelioma access VA benefits and other resources. He also reviews our veterans-related content to make sure it is authoritative and trustworthy.

Major Nelson spent 15 years as a U.S. Marine Corps attorney, serving in Iraq and Kuwait during the Global War on Terrorism. He also has a personal connection to mesothelioma, as his wife’s grandfather, a World War II veteran, passed away from it.

Major Nelson can help you: 

  • File for VA benefits for free
  • Increase your VA rating to 100%
  • Listen to your story and offer support

Captain Brian Cooke

20+ Years Experience

Captain Brian Cooke helps veterans and civilians with mesothelioma get justice through the legal system.

After two tours of duty in the U.S. Marine Corps, Captain Cooke joined Simmons Hanly Conroy, the official legal partners of the Mesothelioma Veterans Center, to fight for families impacted by this cancer.

Captain Cooke also reviews legal content and pages across the site, ensuring that veterans and families get the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Captain Cooke can help you: 

  • Determining your asbestos exposure
  • Filing mesothelioma lawsuits
  • Recovering compensation from trust funds

Corporal Michael Stewart

20+ Years Experience

Corporal Michael Stewart served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1984 to 1988, retiring as a noncommissioned officer (NCO).

Since that time, he’s worked for over two decades as an asbestos attorney at Simmons Hanly Conroy, supporting veterans, civilians, and families facing mesothelioma.

Corporal Stewart can help you: 

  • Build mesothelioma legal claims
  • File asbestos lawsuits
  • Pursue payouts from asbestos trusts

Liz Logan, RN

20+ Years Experience

Liz Logan has decades of experience as a registered nurse, and over 10 years specifically assisting cancer patients.

In her role at the Mesothelioma Veterans Center, Liz can help your family more clearly understand a diagnosis so you can get the best care possible.

Liz can assist you in

  • Reviewing treatment plans
  • Finding top doctors and cancer centers
  • Seeking financial support for health care

Amy Fair, RN

20+ Years Experience

As a registered nurse, Amy Fair helps both veterans and civilians impacted by mesothelioma get the care they deserve.

Amy understands how overwhelming this cancer can be, and will do all she can to make things easier for you and your loved ones.

Amy can help you: 

  • Answer medical questions
  • Explore treatment options
  • Locate nearby doctors and hospitals

“Answering patient questions, explaining options, and just listening to a patient and their loved ones is the number one reason why I’m here."

Amy Fair, RN, mesothelioma nurse & patient advocate

How We’ve Helped U.S. Veterans Like You

The Mesothelioma Veterans Center has earned the trust of 3,800 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.

Walter Twidwell

U.S. Navy veteran

Following his advanced mesothelioma diagnosis, we helped U.S. Navy veteran Walter Tidwell secure a $40.1 million payout to cover his health care expenses. “They were prepared and they could go back to day 1,” he said.

Alan Bonnin

U.S. Army veteran

Diagnosed while he was still working, U.S. Army veteran Alan Bonnin secured a significant payout to protect his family. “We would’ve been lost without them coming to our help,” his wife said.

Art Putt


U.S. Army & Air Force veteran

U.S. Army and Air Force veteran Art Putt worked with us to get compensation to pay off his mortgage. “The financial freedom is the one good thing that came out of something bad,” he said.

You Served Our Country — Let Us Serve You

The Mesothelioma Veterans Center team has decades of experience helping families impacted by this cancer. We have the dedication, experience, and resources to support you, too, making your mesothelioma journey less stressful.

At the Mesothelioma Veterans Center, every member of our team is committed to helping proud U.S. veterans facing mesothelioma in any way we can.

Take the first step toward a brighter tomorrow.

Call (877) 450-8973 or Contact Us Now