Skip to content The articles published on djvishwajeet are written by a small editorial team that researches U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) regulations, federal-register notices, and peer-reviewed medical literature so that veterans and their families can act on accurate, plain-English information. Meet the writers behind the work.
Marcus T. Holloway
VA Disability, Claims & Financial Benefits Writer
Marcus T. Holloway focuses on the financial side of VA benefits for veterans with mesothelioma and other asbestos-related conditions. His articles cover monthly disability compensation rates, Total Disability Individual Unemployability (TDIU), Aid and Attendance, VA pensions, Service-Disabled Veterans’ Insurance, the VA Home Loan Guaranty, vocational rehabilitation, travel reimbursement, and state-level supplemental programs. Marcus also writes about the mechanics of filing a VA disability claim — including VA Form 21-526EZ and timelines for adjudication — so that readers know what to expect from the moment they file.
Topics: Disability compensation, TDIU, Aid and Attendance, pensions, life insurance, home loans, vocational rehabilitation, state benefits, claim timelines.
Dr. Eleanor R. Whitfield
VA Healthcare & Medical Treatment Writer
Dr. Eleanor R. Whitfield writes about the medical side of mesothelioma care delivered through the VA system. Her articles cover VA telehealth, palliative and hospice services, mental-health counseling and support groups, dental coverage, prosthetics and durable medical equipment, oxygen and mobility aids, and the Community Care Program for treatment outside VA medical centers. She also covers special-population topics such as the unique considerations facing women veterans and the C&P examination process from a clinical perspective. Eleanor’s goal is to help patients and caregivers understand what care is available, who qualifies, and how to access it.
Topics: VA healthcare, telehealth, palliative and hospice care, mental health, dental, prosthetics, Community Care, women veterans, C&P exams.
Sarah J. Bennett
Family, Survivor & Asbestos Exposure Writer
Sarah J. Bennett covers the family side of veterans benefits and the asbestos-exposure history that triggers many mesothelioma claims. Her articles include Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) for surviving spouses, CHAMPVA health coverage for survivors, the VA Caregiver Support Program, education and survivor benefits for adult children of veterans, and VA burial benefits in national cemeteries. On the exposure side, she writes about Navy ship asbestos, secondary (household) exposure claims, and the 2022 PACT Act, which expanded presumptive coverage for veterans exposed to airborne hazards. Sarah also covers how Veterans Service Officers and the appeals process can help families navigate denials.
Topics: DIC, CHAMPVA, caregiver stipends, education benefits for survivors, burial benefits, asbestos exposure, Navy ship exposure, PACT Act, secondary exposure, VA appeals, VSOs.
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Every article on djvishwajeet is researched against publicly available primary sources, including va.gov, the Code of Federal Regulations, the Federal Register, and peer-reviewed medical journals. Articles are reviewed for accuracy when VA regulations or compensation rates change. We do not sell legal services, medical services, or claims representation — we are an information site only. If you spot an error or have a topic you would like our writers to cover, please email support@djvishwajeet.in.