A claim is not substantially complete if a Veteran alleges exposure to asbestos b. Development during service, but does not claim SC for a specific disability. In such cases, Action to Take send a letter to the Veteran to When No Disability inform the Veteran that exposure, in and of itself, is not a disability, and Related to ask the Veteran to identify the disability(ies) that resulted from exposure to Asbestos asbestos during service. Exposure Is Claimed Use the Veterans Benefits Management System (VBMS) or Modern Awards Processing - Development (MAP-D) to generate the applicable paragraphs to send in the development letter to the Veteran by selecting the entry ASB – TELL US SPECIFIC DISABILITY FM ASBESTOS EXPOSURE. Important: Do not process the claim as a denial, or establish end product (EP) control for the incomplete claim. Whenever possible, telephone the Veteran to obtain the information needed to substantiate the claim. For more information on what constitutes a substantially Reference: complete application, see , and M21-1, Part I, 1.B.1.b. c. Use of MOS The table below describes probability of asbestos exposure by military to Determine occupational specialty (MOS). Probability of In-Service Asbestos Exposure MOS Probability of MOS Code Job Title Exposure AA Airman Apprentice Minimal ABE Probable Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Launch & Rec Equip) ABF Probable Aviation Boatswain’s Mate ABH (Aircraft Handler Probable Aviation Boatswain’s Mate AC Air Traffic Controller Minimal ACM Aviation Chief Metalsmith Probable ADJ Aviation Mate (Jet Engine Mechanic) Probable Machinist’s ADR Aviation Mate Probable Machinist’s AE Aviation Mate Probable Electrician’s AFCM Aircraft Maintenanceman (Master Chief) Minimal
b. Development Action to Take When No Disability Related to Asbestos Exposure Is Claimed A claim is not substantially complete if a Veteran alleges exposure to asbestos during service, but does not claim SC for a specific disability. In such cases, send a letter to the Veteran to inform the Veteran that exposure, in and of itself, is not a disability, and ask the Veteran to identify the disability(ies) that resulted from exposure to asbestos during service. Use the Veterans Benefits Management System (VBMS) or Modern Awards Processing - Development (MAP-D) to generate the applicable paragraphs to send in the development letter to the Veteran by selecting the entry ASB – TELL US SPECIFIC DISABILITY FM ASBESTOS EXPOSURE. Important: Do not process the claim as a denial, or establish end product (EP) control for the incomplete claim. Whenever possible, telephone the Veteran to obtain the information needed to substantiate the claim. Reference: For more information on what constitutes a substantially complete application, see , and M21-1, Part I, 1.B.1.b. c. Use of MOS to Determine Probability of In-Service Asbestos Exposure The table below describes probability of asbestos exposure by military occupational specialty (MOS). MOS MOS Code Job Title Probability of Exposure AA Airman Apprentice Minimal ABE Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Launch & Rec Equip) Probable ABF Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Probable ABH Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Aircraft Handler Probable AC Air Traffic Controller Minimal ACM Aviation Chief Metalsmith Probable ADJ Aviation Machinist’s Mate (Jet Engine Mechanic) Probable ADR Aviation Machinist’s Mate Probable AE Aviation Electrician’s Mate Probable AFCM Aircraft Maintenanceman (Master Chief) Minimal