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VA Disability by MOS, AFSC, and Rating

What each job typically exposed people to, and the conditions veterans who held it commonly claim. The VA does not keep a list of conditions by job, so treat these as the general pattern, then build your own claim from your record.

1,098Job profiles in the app

This page covers 44 of the most common jobs. The VA Ready app carries 1,098 MOS, AFSC, rating, and designator profiles across every branch, including legacy codes.

Army MOS

11B Infantryman

15 commonly claimed conditions · 7 exposure types

11C Indirect Fire Infantryman (Mortarman)

8 commonly claimed conditions · 5 exposure types

68W Combat Medic

9 commonly claimed conditions · 6 exposure types

13F Fire Support Specialist (FIST/FO)

8 commonly claimed conditions · 5 exposure types

13B Cannon Crewmember

9 commonly claimed conditions · 5 exposure types

19K M1 Armor Crewman

8 commonly claimed conditions · 8 exposure types

19D Cavalry Scout

8 commonly claimed conditions · 8 exposure types

12B Combat Engineer

9 commonly claimed conditions · 6 exposure types

31B Military Police

11 commonly claimed conditions · 4 exposure types

88M Motor Transport Operator

9 commonly claimed conditions · 7 exposure types

91B Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic

9 commonly claimed conditions · 5 exposure types

92A Automated Logistical Specialist

8 commonly claimed conditions · 3 exposure types

92F Petroleum Supply Specialist

10 commonly claimed conditions · 5 exposure types

92Y Unit Supply Specialist

8 commonly claimed conditions · 3 exposure types

92G Culinary Specialist

9 commonly claimed conditions · 3 exposure types

25B Information Technology Specialist

9 commonly claimed conditions · 2 exposure types

25U Signal Support Systems Specialist

8 commonly claimed conditions · 4 exposure types

15T UH-60 Helicopter Repairer

11 commonly claimed conditions · 5 exposure types

15R AH-64 Attack Helicopter Repairer

9 commonly claimed conditions · 5 exposure types

35F Intelligence Analyst

10 commonly claimed conditions · 2 exposure types

42A Human Resources Specialist

8 commonly claimed conditions · 1 exposure types

74D CBRN Specialist

12 commonly claimed conditions · 6 exposure types

Marine Corps MOS

0311 Rifleman (Infantry)

9 commonly claimed conditions · 5 exposure types

0331 Machine Gunner (Infantry)

8 commonly claimed conditions · 5 exposure types

0341 Mortarman (Infantry)

10 commonly claimed conditions · 5 exposure types

0811 Field Artillery Cannoneer

8 commonly claimed conditions · 4 exposure types

3531 Motor Vehicle Operator

9 commonly claimed conditions · 7 exposure types

0621 Field Radio Operator

8 commonly claimed conditions · 4 exposure types

Navy ratings

HM Hospital Corpsman

9 commonly claimed conditions · 6 exposure types

AM Aviation Structural Mechanic

10 commonly claimed conditions · 5 exposure types

AD Aviation Machinists Mate

10 commonly claimed conditions · 4 exposure types

MA Master-at-Arms (Master at Arms / MA / MAA)

11 commonly claimed conditions · 4 exposure types

ABH Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling)

14 commonly claimed conditions · 4 exposure types

EN Engineman

10 commonly claimed conditions · 4 exposure types

AO Aviation Ordnanceman

9 commonly claimed conditions · 5 exposure types

MM Machinists Mate

11 commonly claimed conditions · 5 exposure types

Air Force AFSCs

3E8X1 Explosive Ordnance Disposal

8 commonly claimed conditions · 5 exposure types

2A5X1 Aerospace Maintenance

10 commonly claimed conditions · 5 exposure types

3P0X1 Security Forces

8 commonly claimed conditions · 4 exposure types

2W1X1 Aircraft Armament Systems

8 commonly claimed conditions · 4 exposure types

4N0X1 Aerospace Medical Service

10 commonly claimed conditions · 3 exposure types

2F0X1 Fuels

10 commonly claimed conditions · 4 exposure types

2A3X3 Tactical Aircraft Maintenance

9 commonly claimed conditions · 5 exposure types

1N0X1 All Source Intelligence Analyst

10 commonly claimed conditions · 2 exposure types

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This page is for general informational purposes only and is not legal or medical advice. It describes what a job typically involved, not what any one veteran experienced, and the VA does not keep a list of conditions by MOS, AFSC, or rating. The VA decides service connection and ratings from your own records, evidence, and exam. VA Ready is not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. For free help filing, work with a VA-accredited VSO.