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David Kirkpatrick

VA pulmonary function tests for asbestos claims: what the numbers mean

August 9, 2026 by David Kirkpatrick
Older veteran completing a breathing study during VA pulmonary function tests for asbestos claims

VA pulmonary function tests for asbestos claims explained: spirometry, DLCO, FVC, how results relate to rating criteria, and how to prepare well.

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VA Nutrition Services for Veterans With Cancer: A Practical Guide

August 9, 2026 by David Kirkpatrick
An older veteran discusses a cancer nutrition plan with a VA dietitian

VA nutrition services for veterans with cancer cover dietitian visits, appetite loss and supplements. Learn how referrals work and what to expect.

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VA Advance Directive for Veterans: Form 10-0137, Health Care Agents and Living Wills Explained

August 9, 2026 by David Kirkpatrick
Veteran completing a VA advance directive for veterans at home with his daughter beside him

A VA advance directive for veterans names who speaks for you and records your treatment wishes. How Form 10-0137 works, witnessing it, and filing it.

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Talking to Children About a Mesothelioma Diagnosis: A Family Guide

August 9, 2026 by David Kirkpatrick
Veteran grandfather sitting with a grandchild at home, a calm setting for talking to children about a mesothelioma diagnosis

Talking to children about a mesothelioma diagnosis is hard. Age-by-age guidance for veteran families, what to say, and where to find VA and school support.

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Immunotherapy for Mesothelioma Veterans: How Checkpoint Inhibitors Work and How VA Covers Them

August 9, 2026 by David Kirkpatrick
Older veteran receiving an immunotherapy infusion for mesothelioma in a bright clinic

Immunotherapy for mesothelioma veterans explained: what checkpoint inhibitors do, who may be offered them, how VA covers infusions, side effects to watch.

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