An astonishing number of veterans have returned from overseas duty in the last twenty years with respiratory problems. These range from those persistent coughs, aggravated asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and problems related to asbestos exposure. The dust in a military action environment can contain a remarkable range of lung irritants and toxins. COPD has a much higher rate of occurrence among veterans than among the general population.

Asbestos was a major cause of health problems for veterans of World War II and postwar vets that continued to use Navy vessels commissioned before 1970. GIs who were involved in motor pool work or building rehabilitation were in danger of similar exposure. Because the worst of the asbestos diseases, mesothelioma cancer, can lie dormant for over twenty years veterans who long ago completed their active service may yet develop this lethal asbestos cancer.

If you are a California veteran who is having respiratory problems you have a wide range of choices among the VA hospitals in California. There are nine major VA Healthcare facilities in the state

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VA Central California Health Care System
2615 E. Clinton Avenue
Fresno, CA 93703
Phone: (559) 225-6100 or (888) 826-2838
Fax: (559) 228-6903

Livermore
4951 Arroyo Road
Livermore, CA 94550
Phone: (925) 373-4700/(800) 455-0057

Jerry L. Pettis Memorial
VA Medical Center
11201 Benton Street
Loma Linda, CA 92357
Phone: (909) 825-7084
Toll Free 1-800-741-8387

VA Long Beach Healthcare System
5901 E. 7th Street
Long Beach, CA 90822
Phone: (562) 826-8000 or (888) 769-8387

VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
11301 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90073
Phone: (310) 478-3711 or (800) 952-4852
Fax: (310) 268-4779

VA Northern California Health Care System
10535 Hospital Way
Mather, CA 95655
Phone: 800-382-8387 or 916-843-7000
Fax: 916-843-9001

Menlo Park
795 Willow Road
Menlo Park, CA 94025
650-614-9997

Palo Alto VA Healthcare System
3801 Miranda Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94304-1290
Phone: (650) 493-5000 or 800-455-0057
Fax: (650) 852-3228

VA San Diego Healthcare System
3350 La Jolla Village Drive
San Diego, CA 92161
Phone: (858) 552-8585/ (800) 331-8387
Fax: (858) 552-7452

San Francisco VA Medical Center
4150 Clement Street
San Francisco, CA 94121-1598
Phone: 415-221-4810
Fax: 415-750-2185