Programs & services
Listed on the organization's official site (va.gov), checked Sep 3, 2026. Always confirm availability with the organization.
- VA disability compensationVeterans who have a health condition caused by exposure to asbestos and had contact with asbestos while serving in the military.
- VA health careVeterans who get a disability rating may also be eligible for VA health care.
Eligibility
You may be eligible for disability compensation based on asbestos exposure if you meet both of these requirements. You have a health condition that’s caused by exposure to asbestos, and You had contact with asbestos while serving in the military
How to apply
Summarized from the program's official site (va.gov), checked Sep 3, 2026. Always confirm details with the program.
- Confirm you have a health condition caused by asbestos exposure and that you had contact with asbestos while serving in the military.
- Ask your doctor about getting tested for asbestos-related lung illnesses if you worked in listed jobs or with listed products.
- Gather the required medical records, service records, and a doctor’s statement linking your asbestos contact in service to your health condition.
- File a VA disability compensation claim online, by mail, in person, or with the help of a trained professional.
What to bring
- Medical records that state your health condition
- Service records that list your job or specialty
- A doctor’s statement connecting your asbestos contact during military service to the health condition
What to expect
If you get a disability rating, you may also be eligible for VA health care and other benefits. Compensation provides tax-free monthly payments.
Contact
- Call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 1-877-424-383824/7 — connects veterans who are homeless or at risk with local help.
- Serves all of Maryland
Next step
See every Maryland program for this need, how they fit together, and what to try first.
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Source: VA.gov, the official U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website. Details can change; confirm directly with the program.
View source page (www.va.gov/disability/eligibility/hazardous-materials-exposure/asbestos)
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