No One Mesothelioma Fights Alone: How We Support U.S. Veterans & Families Posted on September 14, 2026September 14, 2026 by Christopher Dryfoos 4 Min Read The Mesothelioma Veterans Center is renewing its promise to every veteran and family member affected by mesothelioma: No one will be left to navigate this diagnosis alone. The Mesothelioma Veterans Center staff includes VA-accredited attorneys, registered nurses, and dedicated patient advocates. Major Jonathan N. Nelson (Ret), an attorney and U.S. Marine Corps veteran, heads the organization's Veterans Advocacy Team, embodying a culture built by veterans, for veterans. Since our founding, we have stood beside U.S. veterans as they face illnesses linked to military asbestos exposure. Our mission is anchored in three commitments: Guidance: We help veterans understand their diagnosis and offer free assistance with filing for benefits offered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), getting treatments, and recovering compensation. Support: Advocates work alongside veterans to weigh treatment options and search for the right health care providers. A monthly support group brings veterans with mesothelioma together to face their challenges. Compassion: Our organization treats veterans and their families with the respect and care that they deserve. “Having cancer can be incredibly stressful, which is why we encourage veterans to reach out. We’re here to help you and your family understand your health care options, receive any VA benefits you’re entitled to, and pursue money from asbestos companies to ease any financial worries.” – Major Jonathan Nelson (Ret), VA-accredited attorney & Marine Corps veteran The Mesothelioma Veterans Center is proud to support U.S. veterans and families every day while they navigate an often unexpected mesothelioma diagnosis. Get our Free Veterans Packet now to explore all of the ways we work to assist U.S. veterans like you, including help with VA benefits, medical care, and other resources. Free Case Review for Veterans With Mesothelioma File for or increase VA benefits Get legal payouts worth $1 million+ Law firm founded by veterans Get a Free Case Review 3 Key Ways We Work to Support U.S. Veterans With Mesothelioma The Mesothelioma Veterans Center was founded to be a comprehensive resource for veterans and loved ones impacted by mesothelioma. To that end, we offer a complete look at why U.S. veterans are at risk of mesothelioma and offer a variety of resources to help those diagnosed. 3 main ways we support veterans facing mesothelioma are: VA benefits help: Offering free assistance with filing mesothelioma VA benefits claims Treatment guidance: Connecting patients with nurse navigators, doctors, and cancer centers Compensation: Recommending ways to recover additional compensation in addition to the VA Learn more about each of these options below and see how we can help you or a U.S. veteran you love get started right now. Mesothelioma VA Benefits Assistance The Mesothelioma Veterans Center offers to help veterans file for mesothelioma VA benefits FOR FREE. Most other VA-accredited agents may try to charge a fee for their services, but not us. Mesothelioma is typically considered a 100% disability by the VA, which is the 'holy grail' of disability ratings. This allows them to get $4,158.17 monthly tax-free, as well as free or low-cost medical care, survivor support, and more. Major Nelson is accredited by the VA to assist veterans with the claims filing process. Notably, Major Nelson is a U.S. veteran himself, meaning he actually understands what it means to serve and is ready to fight for the justice you deserve. "I want to make sure that veterans have the opportunity to get the benefits that they need now and to make sure that their families are provided for in the future.” – Major Jonathan Nelson, VA-accredited attorney & Marine Corps veteran Get FREE help filing for mesothelioma VA benefits now by working with Major Nelson. Medical Support for Mesothelioma A mesothelioma diagnosis is understandably stressful, and veterans may not know where to start since the cancer is so rare. Start with us. The Mesothelioma Veterans Center provides a wealth of medical information about mesothelioma, ranging from various types of the cancer to which treatments can help patients live longer. Notably, we're able to help U.S. veterans with mesothelioma: Review treatment plans with on-staff nurses Connect with mesothelioma doctors near them Find the best cancer center for their diagnosis We also run a monthly mesothelioma support group where veterans and loved ones can get support from fellow veterans, caregivers, and nurses. Call (877) 450-8973 to get in touch with our registered nurses and patient advocates who can help find treatments and specialists. Mesothelioma Legal Support U.S. veterans may be understandably be hesitant to consider legal action after a mesothelioma diagnosis. However, it's important to know that mesothelioma legal claims can award much more than VA benefits can. The average mesothelioma lawsuit is worth $1 million+, and filing won't impact VA benefits claims. Veterans can get both VA benefit payouts and legal compensation at the same time. “Don’t fall into the trap that a VA claim is your best and only solution. If you go through the civil court system, we can get you more fully compensated.” – Ricky LeBlanc, Sokolove Law mesothelioma attorney We are partnered with the asbestos law firms Sokolove Law and Simmons Hanly Conroy, which have handled these claims for decades and recovered billions of dollars for families. Simmons Hanly Conroy was founded by U.S. Army veteran John Simmons, and the firms have VA-accredited attorneys and fellow veterans on staff. Get a free case review now to find out how we can help you file lawsuits and VA benefit claims at the same time. Free Case Review for Veterans With Mesothelioma File for or increase VA benefits Get legal payouts worth $1 million+ Law firm founded by veterans Get a Free Case Review Ready to Help U.S. Veterans With Mesothelioma The Mesothelioma Veterans Center has helped over 3,800 to date, providing services like VA benefits assistance, treatment information, and legal support. If you or a loved one has been impacted by a mesothelioma diagnosis, we know how isolating it can feel, but we're ready to support you, too. Our team of veterans, nurses, patient advocates, and legal support staff — led by Major Nelson — is standing by to provide the assistance that so many others in your shoes have benefitted from. Call (877) 450-8973or request our Free Veterans Packet now to get started.