Aaron Munz

Our Veterans Outreach team at The Mesothelioma Center had another great year helping veterans with asbestos-related diseases and working with Veterans Service Officers across the country. In 2024, we assisted over 200 veterans and their families who were affected by mesothelioma and other asbestos-related illnesses. We also sponsored the National Association of County Veteran Service Officers Conference in Denver and trained more than 500 VSOs in eight states. We also have big goals for 2025.

Earlier this month, I was honored to sponsor the annual conference of the National Association of County Veterans Service Officers in Madison, Wisconsin. The event drew more than 500 veterans service officers from across the United States. The mission of the NACVSO is to advocate for veterans benefits and those of their families.

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has increased its monthly payments to disabled veterans by 8.7%, the largest annual increase in 40 years. Veterans who developed disabilities caused by asbestos exposure during military service – including mesothelioma cancer – are among those receiving the increase, which began on Dec. 1. VA disability payout increases are based on the latest cost of living adjustment done annually by the Social Security Administration.