Marines MOS 7212

Low Altitude Air Defense Gunner

Marines 7212 (Low Altitude Air Defense Gunner) typically involves ordnance and weapons handling.

Common Exposures

๐Ÿ”Š Noise
Weapons fire, explosions during testing
๐Ÿงช Chemicals
Gun cleaning solvents, propellants, explosive residue
๐Ÿ’ช Physical Strain
Lifting heavy ordnance and equipment

Likely Service-Connected Conditions

Diagnostic Code Condition Likelihood Reasoning
5237 Lumbosacral or cervical strain High Physical job demands commonly contribute to chronic back strain
6260 Tinnitus, recurrent High Weapons fire and explosive noise
9411 Posttraumatic stress disorder Low Handling dangerous materials under stress

โ˜ข๏ธ PACT Act & Toxic Exposure

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Vietnam Era ๐Ÿ“… 1962-1975
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Cold War Era ๐Ÿ“… 1945-1991
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Gulf War Era ๐Ÿ“… 1990-2001
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Post-9/11 Era ๐Ÿ“… 2001-present
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