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Air Force · Logistics / Transportation / Supply
This profile summarizes the typical exposure environment, common VA disability claim signals, evidence to gather, and C&P exam preparation notes for veterans who served as a Air Force Air Transportation (AFSC 2T2X1). It is a discovery reference — not a diagnosis, not a claim filing, and not legal advice.
The exposure environment most commonly associated with this role is material handling, forklifts/trucks, diesel exhaust, among others. These exposures map to specific VA presumptive frameworks, audiology criteria, and musculoskeletal rating doctrine described under 38 C.F.R. Parts 3 and 4.
Veterans in this role frequently file or receive evaluations for the following service-connected conditions. This list is not exhaustive and does not replace a personal medical evaluation.
The following secondary conditions warrant review when the underlying primary condition is service-connected.
The following records are typically the most probative evidence to support claims for veterans in this occupational specialty. FOIA requests for service treatment records, personnel records, and unit-level documentation should be prioritized before filing.
Tie symptoms to lifting, driving/vibration, convoy exposure, injuries, and continuity after service.
Bring documentation that establishes frequency, severity, and chronicity of symptoms. Examiners record what they observe — being clear, factual, and complete about how the condition affects daily life is essential.
38 CFR § 4.87 DC 6260 — Tinnitus. 10%: Recurrent tinnitus. This is both the minimum and maximum schedular rating. Smith v. Nicholson, 451 F.3d 1344 (Fed. Cir. 2006) confirmed that 10% is the maximum regardless of whether tinnitus is unilateral or bilateral. Tinnitus is the single…
38 CFR § 4.71a — General Rating Formula for Diseases and Injuries of the Spine. Applicable DCs: 5235-5243 (covers both lumbar and cervical segments). DC 5237 Lumbosacral/Cervical Strain, DC 5238 Spinal Stenosis, DC 5242 Degenerative Arthritis, DC 5243 IVDS. Key supporting regulat…
38 CFR § 4.124a DC 8045 — Traumatic Brain Injury. Revised effective October 23, 2008. TBI uses a unique 10-facet evaluation system across three dysfunction areas: cognitive impairment, emotional/behavioral dysfunction, and physical dysfunction. The 10 facets evaluate: (1) Memory/…
38 CFR § 4.16 — TDIU (Total Disability Based on Individual Unemployability). Pays at the 100% rate ($3,939/mo in 2026) when service-connected disabilities prevent substantially gainful employment, even if combined schedular rating is below 100%. Under Rice v. Shinseki (2009), TDI…
Citations updated when 38 C.F.R. or M21-1 doctrine changes.
Public-source core occupation. Validate current status before production deployment.
Other roles with the most similar exposure profile, computed from the 6-axis exposure vector — not just career family.