Navy Rating DC

Damage Controlman

Navy DC (Damage Controlman) typically involves mechanical systems maintenance, emergency response and firefighting work.

Common Exposures

🧪 Chemicals
AFFF foam, toxic fumes, smoke inhalation
💪 Physical Strain
Heavy gear, rescue operations
🪖 Combat/Stress
Emergency response, witnessing casualties
🔊 Noise
Engine and machinery noise
🧪 Chemicals
Diesel fumes, oil, solvents, hydraulic fluid
💪 Physical Strain
Heavy lifting, repetitive motions
🌦️ Environmental
Heat, confined engine spaces

Likely Service-Connected Conditions

Diagnostic Code Condition Likelihood Reasoning
5237 Lumbosacral or cervical strain High Heavy gear and physical rescue operations
6260 Tinnitus, recurrent High Constant engine and machinery noise
5242 Degenerative arthritis, degenerative disc disease other than intervertebral disc syndrome (also, see either DC 5003 or 5010) Medium Repetitive strain from mechanical work
6847 Sleep Apnea Syndromes Medium Shift work and watch rotations
9411 Posttraumatic stress disorder Medium Emergency response trauma

☢️ PACT Act & Toxic Exposure

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Vietnam Era 📅 1962-1975
Agent Orange / Herbicides
PACT Act
Possible Blue Water Navy herbicide contamination or riverine contact exposure.
PFAS / AFFF Foam
PACT Act
Repeated exposure to AFFF firefighting foam now linked to several cancers and chronic illness.
Asbestos
Common shipboard asbestos exposure before major remediation efforts.
Chemical Exposure
Combustion byproducts and hazardous material response exposure.
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.
Smoke Inhalation
Inhalation exposure during structural, shipboard, or aircraft fire response.
Cold War Era 📅 1945-1991
PFAS / AFFF Foam
PACT Act
Repeated exposure to AFFF firefighting foam now linked to several cancers and chronic illness.
Asbestos
Common shipboard asbestos exposure before major remediation efforts.
Asbestos
Asbestos pipe lagging and insulation exposure in older ships.
Chemical Exposure
Combustion byproducts and hazardous material response exposure.
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.
Smoke Inhalation
Inhalation exposure during structural, shipboard, or aircraft fire response.
Gulf War Era 📅 1990-2001
Oil Spill Cleanup
PACT Act
Port and maritime oil spill cleanup exposure.
PFAS / AFFF Foam
PACT Act
Repeated exposure to AFFF firefighting foam now linked to several cancers and chronic illness.
Asbestos
Common shipboard asbestos exposure before major remediation efforts.
Chemical Exposure
Combustion byproducts and hazardous material response exposure.
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.
Smoke Inhalation
Inhalation exposure during structural, shipboard, or aircraft fire response.
Post-9/11 Era 📅 2001-present
Aircraft Crash Response
PACT Act
High AFFF use and toxic smoke exposure during deployed aircraft crash response.
Burn Pits
PACT Act
Firefighting and emergency response in burn pit environments.
PFAS / AFFF Foam
PACT Act
Repeated exposure to AFFF firefighting foam now linked to several cancers and chronic illness.
Asbestos
Common shipboard asbestos exposure before major remediation efforts.
Chemical Exposure
Combustion byproducts and hazardous material response exposure.
Noise
Engine, impact, and shipboard industrial noise exposure.
Paint / Solvents
Exposure from chipping, painting, and preserving hulls and spaces.
Smoke Inhalation
Inhalation exposure during structural, shipboard, or aircraft fire response.