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Gastroesophageal reflux disease involving reflux symptoms and, in some cases, swallowing complications.
Open rating guide · 0% · 10% · 30% · 50% · 80%Reduced hearing evaluated primarily through controlled audiometric testing.
Open rating guide · 0%–100%A functional bowel condition involving abdominal symptoms and changes in bowel habits.
Open rating guide · 10% · 20% · 30%Knee symptoms that may arise from limited motion, instability, meniscal injury, arthritis, or another diagnosis.
Open rating guide · 0% · 10% · 20% · 30% · 40% · 50%A lower-back condition that may involve pain, limited motion, flare-ups, or neurologic symptoms.
Open rating guide · 10% · 20% · 40% · 50% · 100%Recurring headache attacks that may include nausea, light sensitivity, or functional interruption.
Open rating guide · 0% · 10% · 30% · 50%A trauma-related mental health condition evaluated by its occupational and social effects.
Open rating guide · 0% · 10% · 30% · 50% · 70% · 100%Inflammation of the nasal passages associated with obstruction, discharge, or polyps.
Open rating guide · 10% · 30%Inflammation of the sinuses that may produce recurring episodes, pain, discharge, or require surgery.
Open rating guide · 0% · 10% · 30% · 50%Sleep-related breathing disruption documented through clinical evaluation and, often, sleep testing.
Open rating guide · 0% · 30% · 50% · 100%Recurrent perception of sound, such as ringing or buzzing, without an external source.
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