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"VA" May Not Be What It Seems
I looked at the sites when the story broke, they were not misleading in any way, they simply directed people to their local va hospitals with the local va med centers address's and phone numbers an add appeared at the top of the page that said if you have asbestos lung cancer call this number, that's misleading? My father died of mesothelioma and my uncle I had two front row seat's at the va and the unfortunate pleasure of watching my dad and uncle take their last breath's due to asbestos. They did not inform us it was from asbestos or that their were bankruptcy trusts we could apply for to offset our medical bills nor did they pay for my fathers private health care which cost me over 200,000 dollars trying to save his life. Veterans and families that have a loved one that died or is dying have a right to these funds and slandering lawyers who are trying to recover funds for these families only hurt vets "by the way it's not a claim against the governement only the manufacturers who made asbestos". Sounds like you all should go to the va oncology department sit there day in and out and inform everyone of their rights or better yet through up the money to support their families after their gone. By your comments your all experts on this matter. "misleading pitches" as stated by Don! Do you have any idea what you are talking about? Any knowledge of how many people die from this disease? Any knowledge of how many people are simply diagnosed with lung cancer and have no idea it was caused by asbestos? Any knowledge of how many people lose their homes or can't pay for their childs tuition on top of that they lose one of their loved ones. Who will educate them? You? The va? I applaud anyone or any lawyer who makes an effort to educate and assist the "elderly" or vets. Sincerely, Vet Advocate!— April 24, 2010 8:26 a.m.