Skip to main content
EDUCATIONAL TOOL ONLY. Not legal or medical advice. Not affiliated with the VA.
← All MOS Guides
ABE
AVIATION

ABE Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment)

U.S. Navy
Catapult and arresting gear operations. Steam/EMALS systems, extreme noise, heavy equipment maintenance.
SERVICE-CONNECTED CONDITIONS (7 MAPPED)
Tap a condition to expand. Use the links inside to learn more, check your rating, or prep for your exam.
Hearing Loss (Bilateral)DC 6100
HIGH
Typical Ratings: 0%, 10%, 20%, 30%
TinnitusDC 6260
VERY HIGH
Lumbar Spine (DDD/Strain)DC 5237-5243
VERY HIGH
Typical Ratings: 10%, 20%, 40%
Knee Condition (Bilateral)DC 5003/5256-5263
VERY HIGH
Typical Ratings: 10%, 20%
Shoulder ConditionDC 5200-5203
MODERATE
Typical Ratings: 10%, 20%
Burn ScarsDC 7800-7805
MODERATE
Typical Ratings: 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%
Sleep DisorderDC ---
MODERATE
YOUR NEXT STEPS
1. Check Your Rating
Enter the conditions above and see what they combine to under VA math.
FREE
2. Find Connected Conditions
See which secondary conditions are linked to yours under VA rules.
FREE
3. Prep for Your C&P Exam
Know what the examiner measures so nothing catches you off guard.
FREE
4. Build Your Claim
Walk through the Claim Wizard step by step. Download your summary.
FREE
EDUCATIONAL TOOL ONLY. NOT LEGAL OR MEDICAL ADVICE.
NOT AFFILIATED WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.
CLAIM RECON 2026