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DECK OPERATIONS

BM-CG Boatswain's Mate

U.S. Coast Guard
Small boat operations in heavy seas. Boarding team operations. Line handling and deck work. SAR missions with body recoveries. Engine and siren noise.
SERVICE-CONNECTED CONDITIONS (11 MAPPED)
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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%
Ankle Condition (Bilateral)DC 5270-5274
MODERATE
Typical Ratings: 10%, 20%
Shoulder ConditionDC 5200-5203
MODERATE
Typical Ratings: 10%, 20%
Hearing Loss (Bilateral)DC 6100
HIGH
Typical Ratings: 0%, 10%, 20%, 30%
TinnitusDC 6260
VERY HIGH
PTSDDC 9411
VERY HIGH
Typical Ratings: 30%, 50%, 70%, 100%
DepressionDC 9434
MODERATE
Typical Ratings: 10%, 30%, 50%, 70%
Sleep ApneaDC 6847
MODERATE
Typical Ratings: 0%, 30%, 50%
Hip ConditionDC 5250-5255
MODERATE
Typical Ratings: 10%, 20%
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