COAST GUARD VETERANS AND ASBESTOS

As army veterans and navy veterans, coast guard veterans were also affected by asbestos. Working near shipyards and the housing provided by the coast guard authorities exposed these people to unknown risks at the time.

Coast guard veterans require help

There is a large list of retirees and active duty officers of the United States coast guard that might be infected with asbestos. This list is completed with WW II coast guard veterans that have accused symptoms similar to those caused by asbestos infections. Here is some advice for these unfortunate people:

  • Even if no symptoms are present, a visit to the doctor should be the top priority
  • They also have the option of seeing a specialized asbestos lawyer to provide them with valuable counseling on their situation
  • Any asbestos victims will find a lot of help in cancer centers, medical and psychological
  • Asbestos victims should have in mind that information is always available online and through our site

Asbestos issues occur in coast guard bases

Healthcare statistics show that enlisted working for the coast guard as mechanics for the vessels or administrators of buildings of the coast guard are the most exposed to asbestos risks.

The problem is that some buildings of the coast guard remain as original, with asbestos materials and lead based paint. These materials, as stated in an information packet and proved by clinical trials and tests, were some of the most dangerous materials for people contained in those buildings.

There are some benefits for the coast guard veterans, such as protection for their family (members that are employed in government jobs) from asbestos exposure and help on removing asbestos from their home. There might also be government funds awarded as compensation without the victim even filing a claim. Statistics say that the government helps former employees affected by asbestos in 15 percent of cases.

Asbestosis is the most common type of disease between coast guard veterans and, unfortunately, it is not curable, unless it is detected very early in it’s’ development. Cases discovered early are cured almost 30 percent of the time, an opposed to those discovered when the disease is already very advanced. In that case only 2 percent of people survive.

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