If you served in the military and were around Plibrico asbestos products, you may be able to file a claim with the Plibrico 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 Plibrico and its asbestos trust
The Plibrico Company, a maker of industrial refractory, filed for Chapter 11 in 2002. Its asbestos trust was established in 2007 with roughly $100 million in initial funding.
Plibrico asbestos products
The Plibrico Asbestos Trust covers exposure to products such as:
- Plibrico monolithic refractory used to line boilers and furnaces
Most of these products contained asbestos during the period 1930s-1980s.
Who may qualify
Exposure to Plibrico products was most common among Navy boiler rooms, Army industrial sites, and Air Force base power plants. The roles most often associated with this exposure include boiler technicians and machinist’s mates. Plibrico refractory lined boilers and furnaces on steam-powered ships and at base power plants.
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 Plibrico Asbestos Trust publishes scheduled values for different diseases. For mesothelioma, the historical scheduled value has been in the range of $50,000, and the trust has paid a percentage of that value (reported in the range of 5 to 10 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 Plibrico 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
Plibrico 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 Plibrico Asbestos Trust?
It is a bankruptcy trust set up to compensate people harmed by Plibrico asbestos products. The Plibrico Company, a maker of industrial refractory, filed for Chapter 11 in 2002. Its asbestos trust was established in 2007 with roughly $100 million in initial funding.
Can I file a Plibrico 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 $50,000, 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