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2A6
MAINTENANCE

2A6 Aerospace Propulsion (Jet Engines)

U.S. Air Force
Jet engine maintenance and test runs. Extreme noise exposure (140+ dB on flightline). Chemical solvent exposure. Heavy component handling. Vibration from power tools.
SERVICE-CONNECTED CONDITIONS (10 MAPPED)
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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%
Cervical SpineDC 5237-5243
HIGH
Typical Ratings: 10%, 20%
Knee Condition (Bilateral)DC 5003/5256-5263
VERY HIGH
Typical Ratings: 10%, 20%
Shoulder ConditionDC 5200-5203
MODERATE
Typical Ratings: 10%, 20%
Carpal Tunnel SyndromeDC 8515
MODERATE
Typical Ratings: 10%, 30%, 50%
AsthmaDC 6602
MODERATE
Typical Ratings: 10%, 30%, 60%, 100%
Migraines/HeadachesDC 8100
HIGH
Typical Ratings: 0%, 10%, 30%, 50%
Burn ScarsDC 7800-7805
MODERATE
Typical Ratings: 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%
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