If you served in the military and were around Pittsburgh Corning asbestos products, you may be able to file a claim with the Pittsburgh Corning 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 Pittsburgh Corning and its asbestos trust
Pittsburgh Corning filed for Chapter 11 in April 2000 over liabilities from its Unibestos pipe insulation. After lengthy proceedings, the trust was established in 2016 with roughly $3.5 billion in initial funding.
Pittsburgh Corning asbestos products
The Pittsburgh Corning Asbestos Trust covers exposure to products such as:
- Unibestos high-temperature amosite pipe insulation (1962-1972)
- block insulation
- insulating cement
Most of these products contained asbestos during the period 1962-1972 (Unibestos).
Who may qualify
Exposure to Pittsburgh Corning products was most common among Navy (highest, especially 1960s-1970s), Coast Guard, and Marines aboard Navy ships. The roles most often associated with this exposure include boiler technicians, machinist’s mates, hull maintenance technicians, and enginemen. Unibestos was a high-temperature pipe insulation widely used on 1960s and 1970s era ships and overhauls.
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 Pittsburgh Corning Asbestos Trust publishes scheduled values for different diseases. For mesothelioma, the historical scheduled value has been in the range of $250,000, and the trust has paid a percentage of that value (reported in the range of 12 to 18 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 Pittsburgh 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
Pittsburgh Corning 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 Pittsburgh Corning Asbestos Trust?
It is a bankruptcy trust set up to compensate people harmed by Pittsburgh Corning asbestos products. Pittsburgh Corning filed for Chapter 11 in April 2000 over liabilities from its Unibestos pipe insulation. After lengthy proceedings, the trust was established in 2016 with roughly $3.5 billion in initial funding.
Can I file a Pittsburgh Corning 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 $250,000, 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