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6173 Helicopter Crew Chief, CH-53

U.S. Marine Corps
In-flight crew operations on CH-53. Extreme noise, vibration, altitude, rescue/assault operations. Physical demands of maintenance plus flight.
SERVICE-CONNECTED CONDITIONS (8 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%
Shoulder ConditionDC 5200-5203
MODERATE
Typical Ratings: 10%, 20%
VertigoDC ---
MODERATE
Sleep DisorderDC ---
MODERATE
PTSDDC 9411
VERY HIGH
Typical Ratings: 30%, 50%, 70%, 100%
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