Army
MOS 12W
Carpentry & Masonry Specialist
Army 12W (Carpentry & Masonry Specialist) typically involves construction and engineering work.
Common Exposures
🔊 Noise
Heavy equipment and power tool noise
💪 Physical Strain
Heavy lifting, repetitive motions
🧪 Chemicals
Concrete dust, paint, solvents, asbestos
🌦️ Environmental
Weather exposure, dust
Likely Service-Connected Conditions
| Diagnostic Code | Condition | Likelihood | Reasoning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5237 | Lumbosacral or cervical strain | High | Heavy lifting and physical labor |
| 6260 | Tinnitus, recurrent | High | Heavy equipment and power tool noise |
| 5242 | Degenerative arthritis, degenerative disc disease other than intervertebral disc syndrome (also, see either DC 5003 or 5010) | Medium | Repetitive heavy lifting and vibration |
| 5257 | Knee, other impairment | Medium | Kneeling, climbing, physical demands |
☢️ PACT Act & Toxic Exposure
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Vietnam Era
📅 1962-1975
No era-specific PACT Act crosswalk data is available for this job in that time period.
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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