VA benefits vs. asbestos trust funds — can you get both?

William, YES you can get both. I'm a Navy veteran getting VA disability AND I filed trust fund claims through my attorney. They are completely separate systems.

VA benefits come from the government. Trust fund claims come from the companies that made or sold the asbestos products. One does not affect the other.

My attorney handled all the trust fund filings. I didn't have to do much beyond providing my work history and medical records. I've received payments from 3 different trusts so far.

Don't leave money on the table. Talk to a mesothelioma attorney about trust fund claims — it should not affect your VA benefits at all.