Recently discharged Veterans have many health concerns, including PTSD, burn pit exposure, traumatic brain injury, and limb loss, among others. One health issue for those who served in Iraq is the potential exposure to asbestos when older buildings were damaged and the contaminant released into the air. As mesothelioma and other asbestos health issues often take decades to appear, Iraq Veterans need to advise all future medical providers that they may have been exposed to asbestos during service, so that all proper testing and diagnosis are provided.
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LOUISIANA VETERANS BENEFITS BLOG
Law Office of Michael J. Sepanik. Representing Veterans in Louisiana and Nationwide.