Health Care Specialist

Commonly Claimed Conditions

Conditions service-connected at a higher rate among 68W veterans, often tied to occupational exposures and physical demands.

• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)9411

  Mental Disorders

• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)6354

  Infectious Diseases/Immune Disorders

• Intervertebral Disc Syndrome (IVDS)5237

  Musculoskeletal

• Sleep Apnea Syndromes6847

  Respiratory System

• Residuals of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)8045

  Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders

Also known as

sixty eight whiskey · combat medic · medic · doc · lifesaver · band aid · field medic · emt