Every article on Djvi — the VA Mesothelioma & Asbestos Benefits Guide — carries a visible author byline and a reviewed or updated date, so you always know who wrote what you are reading and how current it is. Our team writes to the standards set out in our Editorial Policy: primary official sources first, rates stated with the year they apply to, and prompt corrections when readers flag errors.
An honest note about who we are: our team members are independent benefits writers and researchers. They are not attorneys, physicians, or VA-accredited representatives, and nothing they write is legal, medical, or benefits advice. Their job is to read the official rules carefully — VA.gov, benefits.va.gov, Title 38 of the Code of Federal Regulations, and reputable medical organizations — and explain them in plain English for veterans and families dealing with mesothelioma and asbestos exposure. For decisions about your own claim or health, always consult the VA, a VA-accredited representative, or a licensed physician.
Eleanor Whitfield
Eleanor Whitfield writes plain-English guides to VA disability and survivor benefits for veterans and families affected by asbestos-related illness. She specializes in untangling the programs that matter most after a mesothelioma diagnosis — from monthly compensation to the benefits available to spouses and dependents when a veteran passes away.
- Focus areas: VA disability compensation, family and survivor programs (including DIC and accrued benefits).
Marcus Holloway
Marcus Holloway covers the VA claims process from start to finish, with a focus on veterans exposed to asbestos during military service. His guides walk through what evidence the VA looks for, how to track down service and medical records decades after exposure, and what to expect if a claim is denied and appealed.
- Focus areas: the claims process, evidence and nexus, military and medical records, appeals.
Sarah Bennett
Sarah Bennett explains VA healthcare, financial benefits, and family programs for households navigating a mesothelioma diagnosis. Her work focuses on the practical side of serious illness — getting enrolled in VA care, understanding what treatment costs, and finding the support programs available to caregivers and families.
- Focus areas: VA healthcare and enrollment, costs and financial benefits, caregiver and family support.
How Our Team Works
Articles are researched against official government and medical sources, reviewed before publication, and periodically re-checked — VA rates and rules change, and our pages are updated to keep pace. Where our writers use research and writing tools in their work, every article is still reviewed against official sources before it goes live and remains the responsibility of the named author and the editorial team. We never publish lead-generation content, settlement predictions, or anything designed to sell you a service.
Corrections and Feedback
If you believe an article contains an error, or you have feedback for any of our authors, email us at support@djvi.djvishwajeet.in. We investigate promptly and note material corrections on the article itself. To learn more about this project and why it exists, visit our About Us page, or read the full standards our team follows in our Editorial Policy.