Display discoloration on the left side of my iMac monitor.

I recently notice a dim discoloration on the left side of my iMac monitor. From top to bottom and about 1/8 of the screen. Kinda like a faint burn but has not a distinguishable image just seem to be wavy lines up and down and starts happening as soon as I bootup. Is this common and will my applecare cover a replacement?

I'm not even sure why you posting on a help forum when you have AppleCare, the first thing I'd recommend you do is   pick up the phone and call AppleCare, describe the problem and they will advise how to proceed. It's that simple, follow the directions they provide and the issue should be handled.

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