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YN — Yeoman

Documented exposures for YN

Asbestos

Exposure tags are drawn from 38 CFR §3.307, §3.309, §3.317, the PACT Act, and VA Public Health publications. Individual deployment history may broaden the list — use the personalizer below to layer service eras on top.

Presumptive claims this MOS may unlock (4)

Mesothelioma
VA M21-1 IV.ii.2.C
Long latency (20-40yr). Even decades after service, asbestos-exposed MOS = strong nexus.
Asbestos
Asbestosis
VA M21-1 IV.ii.2.C
Asbestos
Lung cancer (asbestos-related)
VA M21-1 IV.ii.2.C
Smoking history doesn't bar the claim if asbestos exposure documented.
Asbestos
Pleural plaques
VA M21-1 IV.ii.2.C
Asbestos

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This page shows the exposures tied to YN alone. Deployments (Vietnam, Gulf War, OIF/OEF) and stations (Camp Lejeune) add presumptives on top. Run the full personalizer to combine both:

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Educational content only. This list reflects publicly documented exposure patterns for YN and the VA presumptive framework — not legal or medical advice. Consult a VA-accredited representative for help filing. Source data: 38 CFR Part 3, PACT Act, VA M21-1, and VA Public Health.