megan

I'm so happy to report that my Dad's disability claim has been approved & he's still holding on. Thank you for all your assistance, this website is a wonderful resource to all. I will continue to check in and I'm sure I'll need more advice as time passes. Megan

What is 'Waive Dute to Assist"? I'm not familiar

Thanks for all your honest input, I really appreciate the help He has never smoked a single cigarette (or otherwise) a single day of his life, so that's not his exposure. I know when he sent in the application they had medical records from his surgeons and oncologists at the Mayo Clinic (including biopsy results) included with it, so would they automatically move it to 'the front of the line?' My Dad did hire an attorney that specializes in Mesothelioma (not one of those sharks on TV) and Dad decided just to apply for the compensation granted from bankruptcy trust ...he doesn't wish to file any class action law suits. Yes, my mother is still alive. Dad wishes to be buried at his church, is there still funeral benefits? Megan

Hi- My Father who served in the Air Force as a mechanic at Walker Air Force Base from 1955-1960 was diagnosed with Mesothelioma in September 2010. After the inital shock we filed a disability claim since he would no longer be able to work or farm (as he did since his time in service). He as undergone all the necessary medical exams, etc. He is under the treatment of the VA and receives Hospice care. The hospice nurse believes from her experience his time is limited to a few weeks at this point. My question is- is there a way we can expidite his disability claim? His VSO is relatively useless and just tells us to wait, be we are afraid of 'red tape' that may occur if he passes with the claim being granted. Plus, it would be useful in assisting with funeral costs, etc. Thanks, Megan