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68K Medical Laboratory Specialist

U.S. Army
Laboratory chemical exposure. Repetitive fine motor work. Standing for extended procedures. Blood-borne pathogen risk.
SERVICE-CONNECTED CONDITIONS (8 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%
Carpal Tunnel SyndromeDC 8515
MODERATE
Typical Ratings: 10%, 30%, 50%
Migraines/HeadachesDC 8100
HIGH
Typical Ratings: 0%, 10%, 30%, 50%
Generalized AnxietyDC 9400
MODERATE
Typical Ratings: 10%, 30%, 50%, 70%
DepressionDC 9434
MODERATE
Typical Ratings: 10%, 30%, 50%, 70%
Knee Condition (Bilateral)DC 5003/5256-5263
VERY HIGH
Typical Ratings: 10%, 20%
HypertensionDC 7101
MODERATE
Typical Ratings: 0%, 10%, 20%, 40%, 60%
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