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Gulf War Era

Gulf War service brought airborne hazards, depleted uranium risk, pesticide exposure, chemical warfare concerns, and chronic multisymptom illness patterns now recognized by VA.

1990-2001 Use this era in the exposure finder

Era exposures

Chemical Warfare Agents
PACT Act
Potential low-level nerve agent exposure including Khamisiyah-related events.
Depleted Uranium
PACT Act
Dust and residue exposure from impacted vehicles, armor, and munitions.
Gulf War Illness
PACT Act
Medically unexplained chronic multisymptom illness recognized for Gulf War veterans.
Oil Well Fire Smoke
PACT Act
Airborne particulate and smoke exposure from burning oil infrastructure.
Sand / Dust Particulates
PACT Act
Persistent fine dust inhalation in Southwest Asia theaters.
Anthrax / PB Tablets
Anthrax vaccine and pyridostigmine bromide prophylaxis exposure concerns.
Pesticides
DEET, permethrin, and other pest-control chemical exposure.

Presumptive conditions to review

Asthma diagnosed after deployment
PACT Act expanded respiratory presumptives.
Chronic sinusitis
Common respiratory presumptive for covered service.
Rhinitis
Frequently claimed under Southwest Asia toxic exposure rules.
Chronic fatigue syndrome
Relevant to Gulf War chronic multisymptom illness claims.
Functional gastrointestinal disorders
May fit Gulf War illness / MUCMI theories.

Jobs most affected

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Air Force

1D7X1
Cyber Defense Operations
Lead / Solder Fumes, Cleaning Solvents, Electromagnetic Radiation
1D7X2
Cyber Systems Operations
Lead / Solder Fumes, Cleaning Solvents, Electromagnetic Radiation
1D7X3
Cyber Surety
Lead / Solder Fumes, Cleaning Solvents, Electromagnetic Radiation
1D7X4
Cyber Network Operations
Lead / Solder Fumes, Cleaning Solvents, Electromagnetic Radiation
2A3X1 Presumptive tie-in
A-10/F-15 Avionics
Jet Fuel, Hydraulic Fluid, Solvents, Extreme Noise, Oil Well Fire Smoke, Depleted Uranium
2A5X1 Presumptive tie-in
Aerospace Maintenance
Jet Fuel, Hydraulic Fluid, Solvents, Extreme Noise, Oil Well Fire Smoke, Depleted Uranium
2A6X1 Presumptive tie-in
Aerospace Propulsion
Diesel / JP Fuel, Solvents, Hydraulic Fluid, Asbestos, Noise, Oil Contamination, Depleted Uranium
2S0X1 Presumptive tie-in
Materiel Management
Stored Chemicals, Chemical Warfare Agents, Depleted Uranium
2W1X1 Presumptive tie-in
Aircraft Armament Systems
Lead, Propellant Chemicals, Explosive Residue, Hearing Damage, Depleted Uranium
3E0X1
Electrical Systems
Asbestos, Lead Paint, Heavy Equipment Exhaust, Dust
3E0X2
Electrical Power Production
Asbestos, Lead Paint, Heavy Equipment Exhaust, Dust
3E1X1
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC-R)
Asbestos, Lead Paint, Heavy Equipment Exhaust, Dust
3E2X1
Pavements and Construction Equipment
Asbestos, Lead Paint, Heavy Equipment Exhaust, Dust
3E3X1
Structural
Asbestos, Lead Paint, Heavy Equipment Exhaust, Dust
3E4X1
Water and Fuel Systems Maintenance
Asbestos, Lead Paint, Heavy Equipment Exhaust, Dust
3E4X3
Pest Management
Asbestos, Lead Paint, Heavy Equipment Exhaust, Dust
3E5X1
Engineering
Asbestos, Lead Paint, Heavy Equipment Exhaust, Dust
3E6X1
Operations Management
Asbestos, Lead Paint, Heavy Equipment Exhaust, Dust
3E7X1 Presumptive tie-in
Fire Protection
Asbestos, Lead Paint, Heavy Equipment Exhaust, Dust, PFAS / AFFF Foam, Smoke Inhalation, Chemical Exposure
3E8X1
Explosive Ordnance Disposal
Asbestos, Lead Paint, Heavy Equipment Exhaust, Dust
3E9X1
Emergency Management
Asbestos, Lead Paint, Heavy Equipment Exhaust, Dust
4N0X1 Presumptive tie-in
Aerospace Medical Service
Blood-Borne Pathogens, Needlestick Injuries, Pharmaceutical Exposure, Anthrax / PB Tablets, Depleted Uranium

Army

11B Presumptive tie-in
Infantryman
Noise, Physical Strain, Combat Stress, Depleted Uranium, Oil Well Fire Smoke, Anthrax / PB Tablets, Chemical Warfare Agents
12B Presumptive tie-in
Combat Engineer
Noise, Physical Strain, Combat Stress, Depleted Uranium, Oil Well Fire Smoke, Anthrax / PB Tablets, Chemical Warfare Agents, Asbestos, Lead Paint, Heavy Equipment Exhaust, Dust
12M Presumptive tie-in
Firefighter
PFAS / AFFF Foam, Smoke Inhalation, Chemical Exposure
12N
Horizontal Construction Engineer
Asbestos, Lead Paint, Heavy Equipment Exhaust, Dust
15B Presumptive tie-in
Aircraft Powerplant Repairer
Jet Fuel, Hydraulic Fluid, Solvents, Extreme Noise, Oil Well Fire Smoke, Depleted Uranium
15T Presumptive tie-in
UH-60 Helicopter Repairer
Jet Fuel, Hydraulic Fluid, Solvents, Extreme Noise, Oil Well Fire Smoke, Depleted Uranium
19D Presumptive tie-in
Cavalry Scout
Noise, Physical Strain, Combat Stress, Depleted Uranium, Oil Well Fire Smoke, Anthrax / PB Tablets, Chemical Warfare Agents
19K Presumptive tie-in
M1 Armor Crewman
Noise, Physical Strain, Combat Stress, Depleted Uranium, Oil Well Fire Smoke, Anthrax / PB Tablets, Chemical Warfare Agents
25B
Information Technology Specialist
Lead / Solder Fumes, Cleaning Solvents, Electromagnetic Radiation
68C Presumptive tie-in
Practical Nursing Specialist
Blood-Borne Pathogens, Needlestick Injuries, Pharmaceutical Exposure, Anthrax / PB Tablets, Depleted Uranium
68W Presumptive tie-in
Combat Medic Specialist
Blood-Borne Pathogens, Needlestick Injuries, Pharmaceutical Exposure, Anthrax / PB Tablets, Depleted Uranium
89D Presumptive tie-in
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Specialist
Lead, Propellant Chemicals, Explosive Residue, Hearing Damage, Depleted Uranium
91B Presumptive tie-in
Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic
Diesel / JP Fuel, Solvents, Hydraulic Fluid, Asbestos, Noise, Oil Contamination, Depleted Uranium
92A Presumptive tie-in
Automated Logistical Specialist
Stored Chemicals, Chemical Warfare Agents, Depleted Uranium
92F Presumptive tie-in
Petroleum Supply Specialist
Stored Chemicals, Chemical Warfare Agents, Depleted Uranium

Coast Guard

AMT Presumptive tie-in
Aviation Maintenance Technician
Jet Fuel, Hydraulic Fluid, Solvents, Extreme Noise, Oil Well Fire Smoke, Depleted Uranium
BM Presumptive tie-in
Boatswain's Mate
Paint / Solvents, Asbestos, Noise, Oil Spill Cleanup, Port Contamination
DC Presumptive tie-in
Damage Controlman
Paint / Solvents, Asbestos, Noise, Oil Spill Cleanup, Port Contamination
ET
Electronics Technician
Lead / Solder Fumes, Cleaning Solvents, Electromagnetic Radiation
GM Presumptive tie-in
Gunner's Mate
Lead, Propellant Chemicals, Explosive Residue, Hearing Damage, Depleted Uranium
HS Presumptive tie-in
Health Services Technician
Blood-Borne Pathogens, Needlestick Injuries, Pharmaceutical Exposure, Anthrax / PB Tablets, Depleted Uranium
IT
Information Systems Technician
Lead / Solder Fumes, Cleaning Solvents, Electromagnetic Radiation
MK Presumptive tie-in
Machinery Technician
Diesel / JP Fuel, Solvents, Hydraulic Fluid, Asbestos, Noise, Oil Contamination, Depleted Uranium, Paint / Solvents, Oil Spill Cleanup, Port Contamination

Marines

0311 Presumptive tie-in
Rifleman
Noise, Physical Strain, Combat Stress, Depleted Uranium, Oil Well Fire Smoke, Anthrax / PB Tablets, Chemical Warfare Agents
0600
Basic Communications Marine
Lead / Solder Fumes, Cleaning Solvents, Electromagnetic Radiation
1371
Combat Engineer
Asbestos, Lead Paint, Heavy Equipment Exhaust, Dust
2311 Presumptive tie-in
Ammunition Technician
Lead, Propellant Chemicals, Explosive Residue, Hearing Damage, Depleted Uranium
2336 Presumptive tie-in
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician
Lead, Propellant Chemicals, Explosive Residue, Hearing Damage, Depleted Uranium
3043 Presumptive tie-in
Supply Administration & Operations Clerk
Stored Chemicals, Chemical Warfare Agents, Depleted Uranium
3051 Presumptive tie-in
Warehouse Clerk
Stored Chemicals, Chemical Warfare Agents, Depleted Uranium
3521 Presumptive tie-in
Automotive Organizational Mechanic
Diesel / JP Fuel, Solvents, Hydraulic Fluid, Asbestos, Noise, Oil Contamination, Depleted Uranium
6042 Presumptive tie-in
Individual Material Readiness List Asset Manager
Jet Fuel, Hydraulic Fluid, Solvents, Extreme Noise, Oil Well Fire Smoke, Depleted Uranium
6046 Presumptive tie-in
Aircraft Maintenance Chief
Jet Fuel, Hydraulic Fluid, Solvents, Extreme Noise, Oil Well Fire Smoke, Depleted Uranium
6048 Presumptive tie-in
Flight Equipment Technician
Jet Fuel, Hydraulic Fluid, Solvents, Extreme Noise, Oil Well Fire Smoke, Depleted Uranium
6062 Presumptive tie-in
Aircraft Intermediate Level Hydraulic/Pneumatic Mechanic
Jet Fuel, Hydraulic Fluid, Solvents, Extreme Noise, Oil Well Fire Smoke, Depleted Uranium
6072 Presumptive tie-in
Aircraft Maintenance Admin Clerk
Jet Fuel, Hydraulic Fluid, Solvents, Extreme Noise, Oil Well Fire Smoke, Depleted Uranium
6073 Presumptive tie-in
Aircraft Maintenance Data Clerk
Jet Fuel, Hydraulic Fluid, Solvents, Extreme Noise, Oil Well Fire Smoke, Depleted Uranium
6074 Presumptive tie-in
Aircraft Maintenance Data Chief
Jet Fuel, Hydraulic Fluid, Solvents, Extreme Noise, Oil Well Fire Smoke, Depleted Uranium
6111 Presumptive tie-in
Helicopter/Tiltrotor Mechanic
Jet Fuel, Hydraulic Fluid, Solvents, Extreme Noise, Oil Well Fire Smoke, Depleted Uranium
6112 Presumptive tie-in
Helicopter Power Plant Mechanic
Jet Fuel, Hydraulic Fluid, Solvents, Extreme Noise, Oil Well Fire Smoke, Depleted Uranium
6113 Presumptive tie-in
Helicopter/Tiltrotor Dynamic Components Mechanic
Jet Fuel, Hydraulic Fluid, Solvents, Extreme Noise, Oil Well Fire Smoke, Depleted Uranium
6114 Presumptive tie-in
Helicopter Airframe Mechanic
Jet Fuel, Hydraulic Fluid, Solvents, Extreme Noise, Oil Well Fire Smoke, Depleted Uranium
6116 Presumptive tie-in
Tiltrotor Mechanic
Jet Fuel, Hydraulic Fluid, Solvents, Extreme Noise, Oil Well Fire Smoke, Depleted Uranium
6122 Presumptive tie-in
CH-53 Helicopter Crew Chief
Jet Fuel, Hydraulic Fluid, Solvents, Extreme Noise, Oil Well Fire Smoke, Depleted Uranium
6123 Presumptive tie-in
MV-22 Crew Chief
Jet Fuel, Hydraulic Fluid, Solvents, Extreme Noise, Oil Well Fire Smoke, Depleted Uranium
6124 Presumptive tie-in
UH/AH-1 Helicopter Crew Chief
Jet Fuel, Hydraulic Fluid, Solvents, Extreme Noise, Oil Well Fire Smoke, Depleted Uranium
6132 Presumptive tie-in
CH-53 Helicopter Mechanic
Jet Fuel, Hydraulic Fluid, Solvents, Extreme Noise, Oil Well Fire Smoke, Depleted Uranium
6153 Presumptive tie-in
Helicopter/Tiltrotor Airframe Mechanic
Jet Fuel, Hydraulic Fluid, Solvents, Extreme Noise, Oil Well Fire Smoke, Depleted Uranium
6154 Presumptive tie-in
Helicopter/Tiltrotor Power Plant Mechanic
Jet Fuel, Hydraulic Fluid, Solvents, Extreme Noise, Oil Well Fire Smoke, Depleted Uranium
6173 Presumptive tie-in
Helicopter Crew Chief
Jet Fuel, Hydraulic Fluid, Solvents, Extreme Noise, Oil Well Fire Smoke, Depleted Uranium
6174 Presumptive tie-in
Helicopter Mechanic
Jet Fuel, Hydraulic Fluid, Solvents, Extreme Noise, Oil Well Fire Smoke, Depleted Uranium
6212 Presumptive tie-in
Fixed-Wing Aircraft Mechanic
Jet Fuel, Hydraulic Fluid, Solvents, Extreme Noise, Oil Well Fire Smoke, Depleted Uranium
6214 Presumptive tie-in
Fixed-Wing Aircraft Safety Equipment Mechanic
Jet Fuel, Hydraulic Fluid, Solvents, Extreme Noise, Oil Well Fire Smoke, Depleted Uranium
6216 Presumptive tie-in
Fixed-Wing Aircraft Crew Chief
Jet Fuel, Hydraulic Fluid, Solvents, Extreme Noise, Oil Well Fire Smoke, Depleted Uranium
6217 Presumptive tie-in
Fixed-Wing Aircraft Power Plant Mechanic
Jet Fuel, Hydraulic Fluid, Solvents, Extreme Noise, Oil Well Fire Smoke, Depleted Uranium
6218 Presumptive tie-in
Fixed-Wing Aircraft Airframe Mechanic
Jet Fuel, Hydraulic Fluid, Solvents, Extreme Noise, Oil Well Fire Smoke, Depleted Uranium
6252 Presumptive tie-in
Fixed-Wing Aircraft Crew Chief
Jet Fuel, Hydraulic Fluid, Solvents, Extreme Noise, Oil Well Fire Smoke, Depleted Uranium
6253 Presumptive tie-in
Fixed-Wing Structural Mechanic
Jet Fuel, Hydraulic Fluid, Solvents, Extreme Noise, Oil Well Fire Smoke, Depleted Uranium
6276 Presumptive tie-in
Fixed-Wing Aircraft Power Plant Mechanic
Jet Fuel, Hydraulic Fluid, Solvents, Extreme Noise, Oil Well Fire Smoke, Depleted Uranium
7051 Presumptive tie-in
Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Specialist
PFAS / AFFF Foam, Smoke Inhalation, Chemical Exposure

Navy

AD Presumptive tie-in
Aviation Machinist's Mate
Jet Fuel, Hydraulic Fluid, Solvents, Extreme Noise, Oil Well Fire Smoke, Depleted Uranium
AE Presumptive tie-in
Aviation Electrician's Mate
Jet Fuel, Hydraulic Fluid, Solvents, Extreme Noise, Oil Well Fire Smoke, Depleted Uranium
AM Presumptive tie-in
Aviation Structural Mechanic (AME Safety Equipment)
Jet Fuel, Hydraulic Fluid, Solvents, Extreme Noise, Oil Well Fire Smoke, Depleted Uranium
AO Presumptive tie-in
Aviation Ordnanceman
Lead, Propellant Chemicals, Explosive Residue, Hearing Damage, Depleted Uranium
AT Presumptive tie-in
Aviation Electronics Technician
Jet Fuel, Hydraulic Fluid, Solvents, Extreme Noise, Oil Well Fire Smoke, Depleted Uranium
BM Presumptive tie-in
Boatswain's Mate
Paint / Solvents, Asbestos, Noise, Oil Spill Cleanup, Port Contamination
BU
Builder (Seabee)
Asbestos, Lead Paint, Heavy Equipment Exhaust, Dust
CE
Construction Electrician (Seabee)
Asbestos, Lead Paint, Heavy Equipment Exhaust, Dust
CM Presumptive tie-in
Construction Mechanic (Seabee)
Diesel / JP Fuel, Solvents, Hydraulic Fluid, Asbestos, Noise, Oil Contamination, Depleted Uranium
DC Presumptive tie-in
Damage Controlman
Paint / Solvents, Asbestos, Noise, Oil Spill Cleanup, Port Contamination, PFAS / AFFF Foam, Smoke Inhalation, Chemical Exposure
EN Presumptive tie-in
Engineman
Diesel / JP Fuel, Solvents, Hydraulic Fluid, Asbestos, Noise, Oil Contamination, Depleted Uranium
EO
Equipment Operator (Seabee)
Asbestos, Lead Paint, Heavy Equipment Exhaust, Dust
ET
Electronics Technician (ETN Nuclear, ETV Submarine Nav, ETR Submarine Comms)
Lead / Solder Fumes, Cleaning Solvents, Electromagnetic Radiation
GM Presumptive tie-in
Gunner's Mate
Lead, Propellant Chemicals, Explosive Residue, Hearing Damage, Depleted Uranium
HM Presumptive tie-in
Hospital Corpsman
Blood-Borne Pathogens, Needlestick Injuries, Pharmaceutical Exposure, Anthrax / PB Tablets, Depleted Uranium
HT Presumptive tie-in
Hull Maintenance Technician
Paint / Solvents, Asbestos, Noise, Oil Spill Cleanup, Port Contamination
IT
Information Systems Technician (ITS Subsurface, ITE Electronic Warfare, ITR Communications, ITN Network)
Lead / Solder Fumes, Cleaning Solvents, Electromagnetic Radiation
LS Presumptive tie-in
Logistics Specialist (LSS Subsurface)
Stored Chemicals, Chemical Warfare Agents, Depleted Uranium
MM Presumptive tie-in
Machinist's Mate (MMN Nuclear, MMW Submarine Weapons)
Diesel / JP Fuel, Solvents, Hydraulic Fluid, Asbestos, Noise, Oil Contamination, Depleted Uranium
SB Presumptive tie-in
Special Warfare Boat Operator (SWCC)
Noise, Physical Strain, Combat Stress, Depleted Uranium, Oil Well Fire Smoke, Anthrax / PB Tablets, Chemical Warfare Agents
SO Presumptive tie-in
Special Warfare Operator (SEAL)
Noise, Physical Strain, Combat Stress, Depleted Uranium, Oil Well Fire Smoke, Anthrax / PB Tablets, Chemical Warfare Agents
SW
Steelworker (Seabee)
Asbestos, Lead Paint, Heavy Equipment Exhaust, Dust

Filing tips for Gulf War Era

  • Southwest Asia deployment proof is often the key threshold fact for Gulf War and airborne hazard claims.
  • Chronic multisymptom illness and functional GI issues may still be compensable even without a single clean diagnosis.
  • Document burn smoke, alarm events, munitions handling, and vehicle recovery work if you had them.

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