Navy
Rating BM
Boatswain's Mate
Navy BM (Boatswain's Mate) typically involves deck, seamanship, or maritime operations.
Common Exposures
💪 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 | Noise exposure is a strong basis for tinnitus risk in this occupation |
| 5257 | Knee, other impairment | Medium | Climbing ladders, physical deck work |
| 6847 | Sleep Apnea Syndromes | Medium | Watch rotations and irregular sleep |
☢️ PACT Act & Toxic Exposure
Select the era that best matches when you served to see how this job’s toxic exposures changed over time.
Vietnam Era
📅 1962-1975
Agent Orange / Herbicides
PACT Act
Possible Blue Water Navy herbicide contamination or riverine contact exposure.
Asbestos
Common shipboard asbestos exposure before major remediation efforts.
Noise
Engine, impact, and shipboard industrial noise exposure.
Paint / Solvents
Exposure from chipping, painting, and preserving hulls and spaces.
River Patrol Contaminants
Fuel, waste, and waterborne contaminants in river and harbor operations.
Cold War Era
📅 1945-1991
Asbestos
Common shipboard asbestos exposure before major remediation efforts.
Asbestos
Asbestos pipe lagging and insulation exposure in older ships.
Contaminated Harbors
Industrial harbor contaminants during ship maintenance and mooring operations.
Lead Paint
Lead paint chipping, sanding, and coating removal on ships and facilities.
Noise
Engine, impact, and shipboard industrial noise exposure.
Paint / Solvents
Exposure from chipping, painting, and preserving hulls and spaces.
Gulf War Era
📅 1990-2001
Oil Spill Cleanup
PACT Act
Port and maritime oil spill cleanup exposure.
Asbestos
Common shipboard asbestos exposure before major remediation efforts.
Noise
Engine, impact, and shipboard industrial noise exposure.
Paint / Solvents
Exposure from chipping, painting, and preserving hulls and spaces.
Port Contamination
Contaminated harbor sediment and industrial port exposure.
Post-9/11 Era
📅 2001-present
Asbestos
Common shipboard asbestos exposure before major remediation efforts.
Noise
Engine, impact, and shipboard industrial noise exposure.
Paint / Solvents
Exposure from chipping, painting, and preserving hulls and spaces.