Navy Rating AB

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (ABE Launching/Recovery, ABF Fuels, ABH Aircraft Handling)

Navy AB (Aviation Boatswain's Mate (ABE Launching/Recovery, ABF Fuels, ABH Aircraft Handling)) typically involves aviation mission support and aircraft-related duties, deck, seamanship, or maritime operations.

Common Exposures

🔊 Noise
Flight line noise from jet engines and aircraft
🧪 Chemicals
Aviation fuels, solvents, hydraulic fluids, lubricants
💪 Physical Strain
Lifting heavy components, working in confined aircraft spaces
💪 Physical Strain
Heavy physical labor, line handling
🌦️ Environmental
Weather exposure, salt water, sun
🔊 Noise
Ship machinery and operations

Likely Service-Connected Conditions

Diagnostic Code Condition Likelihood Reasoning
5237 Lumbosacral or cervical strain High Heavy physical labor and line handling
6260 Tinnitus, recurrent High Constant flight line noise exposure
5242 Degenerative arthritis, degenerative disc disease other than intervertebral disc syndrome (also, see either DC 5003 or 5010) Medium Repetitive heavy lifting
5257 Knee, other impairment Medium Climbing ladders, physical deck work
6847 Sleep Apnea Syndromes Medium Shift work and irregular schedules
9434 Major depressive disorder Medium High-stress environment

☢️ PACT Act & Toxic Exposure

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Vietnam Era 📅 1962-1975
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Cold War Era 📅 1945-1991
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Gulf War Era 📅 1990-2001
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Post-9/11 Era 📅 2001-present
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