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1A0
AIRCREW

1A0 In-Flight Refueling Specialist

U.S. Air Force
Prone boom operating position strains neck and back. Aircraft cabin noise and vibration. Irregular flight schedules. Cargo aircraft G-forces during refueling.
SERVICE-CONNECTED CONDITIONS (10 MAPPED)
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Cervical SpineDC 5237-5243
HIGH
Typical Ratings: 10%, 20%
Lumbar Spine (DDD/Strain)DC 5237-5243
VERY HIGH
Typical Ratings: 10%, 20%, 40%
Hearing Loss (Bilateral)DC 6100
HIGH
Typical Ratings: 0%, 10%, 20%, 30%
TinnitusDC 6260
VERY HIGH
Knee Condition (Bilateral)DC 5003/5256-5263
VERY HIGH
Typical Ratings: 10%, 20%
Shoulder ConditionDC 5200-5203
MODERATE
Typical Ratings: 10%, 20%
Sleep ApneaDC 6847
MODERATE
Typical Ratings: 0%, 30%, 50%
Generalized AnxietyDC 9400
MODERATE
Typical Ratings: 10%, 30%, 50%, 70%
Migraines/HeadachesDC 8100
HIGH
Typical Ratings: 0%, 10%, 30%, 50%
Hip ConditionDC 5250-5255
MODERATE
Typical Ratings: 10%, 20%
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