The VA has acknowledged that certain MOS are more susceptible to asbestos exposure than others. See M21-MR, IV.ii.1.I.3.d.
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| Abatement Workers | Boiler Makers | Engineers | Machinists | Power Plant Workers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Workers | Boiler Workers | HVAC Mechanics | Millwrights | Railroad Workers |
| Asbestos Miners | Brick, Cement & Stone Masons | Insulators | Oil Rig & Refinery Workers | Remodelers |
| Asbestos Products Manufacturers | Carpenters | Iron Workers | Painters | Roofers |
| Auto Mechanics | Chemical Plant Workers | Laborers | Paper Mill Workers | Rubber Factory Workers |
| Automotive Workers | Electricians | Longshoremen | Plastic Molders |
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Asbestos exposure typically results in the following conditions:
It can take several years (10-45 years or more) for asbestos-related diseases to develop. See M21-MR, IV.ii.2.C.2.f.
https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/asbestos/index.asp
Many service members were exposed to Asbestos in the military—although it was rarely if ever, documented. The VA will compensate veterans for asbestos-related conditions regardless of when they develop if the veteran can provide sufficient evidence of asbestos exposure.
The VA will consider a veteran to have “probable” asbestos exposure while in-service if they worked in the following fields or with the following materials: