If you served in the military and were around Owens-Corning / Fibreboard asbestos products, you may be able to file a claim with the Owens Corning Fibreboard Asbestos Trust. Asbestos trust funds are set up by companies that made asbestos products and later filed for bankruptcy. They are separate from the VA, so a veteran can often pursue a trust claim and VA benefits at the same time. There is no cost to speak with us about your service history.
About Owens-Corning / Fibreboard and its asbestos trust
Owens-Corning (with Owens-Illinois products before 1958) filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in October 2000. The Owens Corning Fibreboard Asbestos Personal Injury Trust was established in 2006 with roughly $3 billion in initial funding.
Owens-Corning / Fibreboard asbestos products
The Owens Corning Fibreboard Asbestos Trust covers exposure to products such as:
- Kaylo calcium-silicate pipe and block insulation (13-15% amosite asbestos)
- Fiberglas insulation containing asbestos before 1972
- asbestos-containing cement and roofing
Most of these products contained asbestos during the period 1948-1972 (asbestos-containing Kaylo).
Who may qualify
Exposure to Owens-Corning / Fibreboard products was most common among Navy, Coast Guard, and Marines who served aboard Navy ships. The roles most often associated with this exposure include boiler technicians, machinist’s mates, hull maintenance technicians, enginemen, and damage controlmen. Kaylo was one of the most common pipe and block insulations aboard Navy ships and in shipyards, so engineering-rate sailors often have strong claims.
Qualifying for a trust claim generally depends on a diagnosis of an asbestos-related disease, evidence of exposure to the company’s products, and meeting the trust’s documentation requirements.
Scheduled values and payments
The Owens Corning Fibreboard Asbestos Trust publishes scheduled values for different diseases. For mesothelioma, the historical scheduled value has been in the range of $215,000, and the trust has paid a percentage of that value (reported in the range of 2 to 5 percent in recent public filings).
These are reference values from publicly disclosed trust documents and historical filings. They are not a promise of payment. Scheduled values and the percentage a trust pays change over time, and an actual recovery depends on an individual trust evaluation. We confirm current figures against the trust’s published documents during a case review.
How to file a claim with the Owens-Corning trust
A trust claim generally involves confirming the diagnosis, documenting where and when the exposure happened, completing the trust’s claim form, and submitting supporting records. A claim can move forward whether the veteran is living or a family member is filing on behalf of someone who has passed.
Exposure on ships, bases, and in service jobs
Owens-Corning / Fibreboard products were encountered in several military settings. To see where this exposure happened, and the jobs most affected, see asbestos on Navy ships, the military bases directory, and asbestos trust funds for veterans. You can also pursue VA benefits in parallel: see VA benefits for mesothelioma and filing a VA claim and a trust claim together.
For the full list of trusts most relevant to veterans, see the asbestos trust funds directory.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Owens Corning Fibreboard Asbestos Trust?
It is a bankruptcy trust set up to compensate people harmed by Owens-Corning / Fibreboard asbestos products. Owens-Corning (with Owens-Illinois products before 1958) filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in October 2000. The Owens Corning Fibreboard Asbestos Personal Injury Trust was established in 2006 with roughly $3 billion in initial funding.
Can I file a Owens-Corning / Fibreboard trust claim and a VA claim?
In many cases, yes. Trust claims are paid by the manufacturer’s trust, not the VA, so the two are usually separate paths. A case review can confirm which options apply to you.
How much does a trust claim pay?
For mesothelioma, this trust’s historical scheduled value has been around $215,000, and it pays a percentage of that. These are reference values from publicly disclosed trust documents and historical filings. They are not a promise of payment. Scheduled values and the percentage a trust pays change over time, and an actual recovery depends on an individual trust evaluation. We confirm current figures against the trust’s published documents during a case review.
Can a family file if the veteran has passed away?
Yes. A surviving spouse or dependent can often file a trust claim and may also qualify for VA Dependency and Indemnity Compensation.
Sources
- https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/asbestos/
- https://www.benefits.va.gov/COMPENSATION/claims-special-asbestos.asp