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You probably have a very dirty keyboard and carry the machine in a way that causes pressure on the screen.
Marks don't appear out of nowhere, I have a hard time believing nothing has been rubbing against that screen.
I'm willing to bet that the batteries have swelled and the keyboard is making abnormally high pressure contact with the LCD glass. Does that sound like a possibility?
Another method that I use:
Apple would tell you that you shouldn't place anything inside the closed lid. I disagree.
Remember that thin sheet of white "foam" that was inside the lid when you originally took it new out of the box?
I keep a plain sheet of printer paper, cut down to approximately the size of the screen. I lay it across the keyboard before closing the lid.
The oil from your fingers cannot not transfer to the screen now (yes, that's part of the issue), and even if a key or two can touch the screen, there's never any direct contact because of the paper layer between the keys and the display glass.
Apple would tell you that you shouldn't place anything inside the closed lid. I disagree.
Remember that thin sheet of white "foam" that was inside the lid when you originally took it new out of the box?
I keep a plain sheet of printer paper, cut down to approximately the size of the screen. I lay it across the keyboard before closing the lid.
The oil from your fingers cannot not transfer to the screen now (yes, that's part of the issue), and even if a key or two can touch the screen, there's never any direct contact because of the paper layer between the keys and the display glass.
Really?
You really think that placing a protective sheet between the keyboard and the screen is some type of "compromise?", or a work-around?
Typically the issue is first caused by transfer of finger oils from the keycaps to the screen. There is, as you can see, a tight clearance between the keycaps and the screen.
The sheet between the keyboard and screen will prevent (effectively) the transfer of finger dirt/oil to the screen.
I have seen dozens of screens with your issue over the years.
Cleaning (soft cloth slightly dampened with plain water) _usually_ clears the apparent "damage" on the screen, particularly on one less than a few months old, such as yours.
It would also help if you tried cleaning the screen _before_ you take your pictures!
All of your screen pictures show numerous fingerprints, and other smears on the screen.
Don't stop reading yet! If yours is one of the unusual ones where the keycaps are actually contacting the screen, then take to your local "genius", mention this is your third time back, and it's likely the replacement display is not helping.
So, you ask "Will you replace the keyboard this time?"
The hinge may be misaligned or there may be any other mechanical dimensional issue there, so when it's close there is interference with the keys.
Ask for a new Mac or have them look into the other components.
Ask for a new Mac or have them look into the other components.
you have nothing to loose when asking them, if it is still under warranty or with apple care or you paid for the repair, you have the right to get it working properly.
It may be easier for them to give you a new one instead of continue the parts swapping parade