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Branch Profile · 413 occupations
Army VA Disability Claims
Army soldiers carry the heaviest ground-combat and field-exposure load of any branch — the highest filing volume for spine, knee, hearing, and mental-health conditions. Across 413 Army occupations, the most frequently mapped VA disability claims are Neck Strain (Cervical Spine), GERD / Acid Reflux, Lumbar Strain (Back), Knee Conditions. A claim still requires a current diagnosis, an in-service nexus, and rating criteria under 38 C.F.R.
413
Occupations
95%
Map to Neck
68
High-exposure roles
Most common VA claims
Share of Army occupations that map to each condition. From our 1,212-occupation data study.
All Army occupations
Ranked by exposure. Filter by code, job title, or career family — every one of the 413 Army occupations we profile links to its full claim page.
11AInfantry OfficerCombat Arms · Officer
11BInfantrymanCombat Arms · MOS
11CIndirect Fire InfantrymanCombat Arms · MOS
11H_LHeavy Anti-Armor Weapons InfantrymanCombat Arms · MOS
11K_LInfantry PioneerCombat Arms · MOS
11M_LInfantry (Bradley)Combat Arms · MOS
11ZInfantry Senior SergeantCombat Arms · MOS
12BCombat EngineerCombat Arms · MOS
12DDiverCombat Arms · MOS
13AField Artillery OfficerCombat Arms · Officer
13BCannon CrewmemberCombat Arms · MOS
13C_LTactical Automated Fire Support SpecialistCombat Arms · MOS
13E_LCannon Fire Direction SpecialistCombat Arms · MOS
13N_LLance Missile CrewmemberCombat Arms · MOS
13P_LMultiple Launch Rocket System SpecialistCombat Arms · MOS
13TField Artillery SurveyorCombat Arms · MOS
13ZField Artillery Senior SergeantCombat Arms · MOS
18ASpecial Forces OfficerSpecial Operations · Officer
18BSpecial Forces Weapons SergeantSpecial Operations · MOS
18CSpecial Forces Engineer SergeantSpecial Operations · MOS
18DSpecial Forces Medical SergeantSpecial Operations · MOS
18ESpecial Forces Communications SergeantSpecial Operations · MOS
18FSpecial Forces Assistant Operations SergeantSpecial Operations · MOS
18ZSpecial Forces Senior SergeantSpecial Operations · MOS
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19AArmor OfficerArmor · Officer
19E_LM48-M60 Armor CrewmanArmor · MOS
19F_LArmored Recon SpecialistArmor · MOS
19ZArmor Senior SergeantArmor · MOS
82C_LField Artillery SurveyorCombat Support · MOS
89DExplosive Ordnance Disposal SpecialistOrdnance · MOS
131AField Artillery Targeting TechnicianCombat Arms · Officer
180ASpecial Forces Warrant OfficerSpecial Operations · Officer
890AAmmunition Warrant OfficerOrdnance · Officer
12AEngineer OfficerCombat Arms · Officer
12GQuarrying SpecialistCombat Arms · MOS
12HConstruction Engineering SupervisorCombat Arms · MOS
12KPlumberCombat Support · MOS
12MFirefighterCombat Support · MOS
12NHorizontal Construction EngineerCombat Support · MOS
12PPrime Power Production SpecialistCombat Support · MOS
12QPower Line Distribution SpecialistCombat Support · MOS
12RInterior ElectricianCombat Support · MOS
12TTechnical EngineerCombat Support · MOS
12VConcrete and Asphalt Equipment OperatorCombat Support · MOS
12WCarpentry and Masonry SpecialistCombat Support · MOS
12YGeospatial EngineerCombat Support · MOS
12ZCombat Engineering Senior SergeantCombat Arms · MOS
13FFire Support SpecialistCombat Arms · MOS
13MMLRS CrewmemberCombat Arms · MOS
15WUnmanned Aerial Vehicle OperatorAviation · MOS
19DCavalry ScoutArmor · MOS
19KArmor Crewmember (Tanker)Armor · MOS
31AOMilitary Police OfficerMilitary Police · Officer
31BMilitary PoliceMilitary Police · MOS
31EInternment Resettlement SpecialistMilitary Police · MOS
37APsychological Operations OfficerSpecial Operations · Officer
38ACivil Affairs OfficerSpecial Operations · Officer
68WCombat Medic SpecialistMedical · MOS
81C_LCartographerCombat Support · MOS
88MMotor Transport OperatorTransportation · MOS
89BAmmunition SpecialistOrdnance · MOS
92RParachute RiggerQuartermaster · MOS
95B_LMilitary PoliceMilitary Police · MOS
95D_LCID Special AgentMilitary Police · MOS
311ACID Special AgentMilitary Police · Officer
919AEngineer Equipment Warrant OfficerOrdnance · Officer
921AAirdrop Systems TechnicianQuartermaster · Officer
FA39PSYOP Civil Affairs OfficerSpecial Operations · Officer
11XInfantry (Unassigned)Combat Arms · MOS
12CBridge CrewmemberCombat Arms · MOS
14TPatriot Launching Station OperatorAir Defense · MOS
15AAviation OfficerAviation · Officer
15BAircraft Powerplant RepairerAviation · MOS
15CUnmanned Aircraft Systems RepairerAviation · MOS
15DAircraft Powertrain RepairerAviation · MOS
15EUnmanned Aircraft Systems Repairer ShadowAviation · MOS
15FAircraft ElectricianAviation · MOS
15GAircraft Structural RepairerAviation · MOS
15HAircraft Pneudraulics RepairerAviation · MOS
15JArmament and Electrical Systems RepairerAviation · MOS
15MUH-1 Helicopter RepairerAviation · MOS
15NAvionic MechanicAviation · MOS
15RAH-64 Attack Helicopter RepairerAviation · MOS
15SOH-58D Kiowa Helicopter RepairerAviation · MOS
15TBlackhawk Helicopter RepairerAviation · MOS
15UChinook Helicopter RepairerAviation · MOS
15W_OUAS Operator WarrantAviation · Officer
15XAH-64A Attack Helicopter ArmamentAviation · MOS
15YAH-64D Attack Helicopter RepairerAviation · MOS
15ZAircraft Maintenance Senior SergeantAviation · MOS
25CRadio Operator-MaintainerSignal · MOS
60AOperational Medicine OfficerMedical · Officer
60BNuclear Medicine OfficerMedical · Officer
60CPreventive Medicine OfficerMedical · Officer
60DOccupational Medicine OfficerMedical · Officer
60FPulmonary Disease Critical CareMedical · Officer
60GGastroenterology OfficerMedical · Officer
60HCardiology OfficerMedical · Officer
60JObstetrics Gynecology OfficerMedical · Officer
60KUrology OfficerMedical · Officer
60LDermatology OfficerMedical · Officer
60MAllergist Clinical ImmunologistMedical · Officer
60NAnesthesiology OfficerMedical · Officer
60PPediatricianMedical · Officer
60QPediatric Sub-SpecialistMedical · Officer
60RChild Neurology OfficerMedical · Officer
60SOphthalmology OfficerMedical · Officer
60TOtolaryngology OfficerMedical · Officer
60UChild Psychiatry OfficerMedical · Officer
60VNeurology OfficerMedical · Officer
60WPsychiatristMedical · Officer
61ANuclear Medical Science OfficerMedical · Officer
61BMedical Officer Research PsychologyMedical · Officer
61CEndocrinologyMedical · Officer
61DRheumatologyMedical · Officer
61EClinical PharmacologyMedical · Officer
61FInternistMedical · Officer
61GInfectious Disease OfficerMedical · Officer
61HFamily Medicine OfficerMedical · Officer
61JGeneral Surgery OfficerMedical · Officer
61KThoracic Surgery OfficerMedical · Officer
61LPlastic Surgery OfficerMedical · Officer
61MOrthopedic Surgery OfficerMedical · Officer
61NFlight SurgeonMedical · Officer
61PPhysical Medicine RehabilitationMedical · Officer
61QTherapeutic Radiology OfficerMedical · Officer
61RDiagnostic Radiology OfficerMedical · Officer
61UPathology OfficerMedical · Officer
61WPeripheral Vascular SurgeryMedical · Officer
61ZNeurosurgeonMedical · Officer
62AEmergency PhysicianMedical · Officer
63AOrthopedic SurgeonMedical · Officer
63A_DComprehensive DentistMedical · Officer
63BDental Corps Officer GenMedical · Officer
63DPeriodontics OfficerMedical · Officer
63EEndodontics OfficerMedical · Officer
63FProsthodontics OfficerMedical · Officer
63HPublic Health DentistryMedical · Officer
63KPediatric DentistryMedical · Officer
63MOrthodontics OfficerMedical · Officer
63NOral Maxillofacial SurgeryMedical · Officer
63POral Pathology OfficerMedical · Officer
63RExecutive Dental OfficerMedical · Officer
64AField Veterinary ServiceMedical · Officer
64BVeterinary Preventive MedicineMedical · Officer
64CVet Lab Animal MedicineMedical · Officer
64DVet PathologyMedical · Officer
64EVet Comparative MedicineMedical · Officer
64FVet Clinical MedicineMedical · Officer
64ZSenior Vet OfficerMedical · Officer
65APhysical Therapist OfficerMedical · Officer
65BPharmacy OfficerMedical · Officer
65CDietitian OfficerMedical · Officer
65DPhysician Assistant OfficerMedical · Officer
65XPodiatry OfficerMedical · Officer
66BPublic Health NurseMedical · Officer
66CPsychiatric Mental Health NurseMedical · Officer
66EPeri-Operative NurseMedical · Officer
66FNurse AnesthetistMedical · Officer
66GObstetric Gynecologic NurseMedical · Officer
66HMedical Surgical NurseMedical · Officer
66MCardio NurseMedical · Officer
66NClinical NurseMedical · Officer
66PFamily Nurse PractitionerMedical · Officer
66RPsychiatric Nurse PractitionerMedical · Officer
66SCritical Care NurseMedical · Officer
66TEmergency Room NurseMedical · Officer
66UCommunity Health NurseMedical · Officer
67AHealth Services AdministratorMedical · Officer
67BLaboratory Services OfficerMedical · Officer
67CPreventive Medicine Science OfficerMedical · Officer
67DBehavioral Sciences OfficerMedical · Officer
67EPharmacy OfficerMedical · Officer
67FOptometry OfficerMedical · Officer
67GPodiatry OfficerMedical · Officer
67HClinical PsychologyMedical · Officer
67JAeromedical Evacuation OfficerMedical · Officer
68BOrthopedic SpecialistMedical · MOS
68CPractical Nursing SpecialistMedical · MOS
68FPhysical Therapy SpecialistMedical · MOS
68GPatient Administration SpecialistMedical · MOS
68HOptical Laboratory SpecialistMedical · MOS
68JMedical Logistics SpecialistMedical · MOS
68MNutrition Care SpecialistMedical · MOS
68NCardiovascular SpecialistMedical · MOS
68PRadiology SpecialistMedical · MOS
68QPharmacy SpecialistMedical · MOS
68RVeterinary Food Inspection SpecialistMedical · MOS
68SPreventive Medicine SpecialistMedical · MOS
68TAnimal Care SpecialistMedical · MOS
68UEar Nose and Throat SpecialistMedical · MOS
68VRespiratory SpecialistMedical · MOS
68XBehavioral Health SpecialistMedical · MOS
68YEye SpecialistMedical · MOS
68ZChief Medical Senior SergeantMedical · MOS
70AHealth Services Materiel OfficerMedical · Officer
70HMedical Plans Operations OfficerMedical · Officer
71DSocial Work OfficerMedical · Officer
71EClinical PsychologistMedical · Officer
71FResearch PsychologistMedical · Officer
73ASocial Work OfficerMedical · Officer
73BClinical Psychology OfficerMedical · Officer
74AChemical Corps OfficerCBRN · Officer
74DChemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear SpecialistCBRN · MOS
88ATransportation OfficerTransportation · Officer
88HCargo SpecialistTransportation · MOS
88KWatercraft OperatorTransportation · MOS
88LWatercraft EngineerTransportation · MOS
88NTransportation Management CoordinatorTransportation · MOS
88N_OTransportation MovementTransportation · Officer
88PLocomotive RepairerTransportation · MOS
88URailway Operations CrewmemberTransportation · MOS
88ZTransportation Senior SergeantTransportation · MOS
91AM1 Abrams Tank Systems MaintainerMech Maint · MOS
91AOOrdnance Officer Munitions MaterielOrdnance · Officer
91BWheeled Vehicle MechanicMaintenance · MOS
91CUtilities Equipment RepairerMaintenance · MOS
91DTactical Power Generator SpecialistMaintenance · MOS
91EAllied Trades SpecialistMaintenance · MOS
91FSmall Arms Artillery RepairerMech Maint · MOS
91GFire Control RepairerMech Maint · MOS
91HTrack Vehicle RepairerMech Maint · MOS
91JQuartermaster Chemical Equipment RepairerMech Maint · MOS
91LConstruction Equipment RepairerMech Maint · MOS
91MBradley Fighting Vehicle System MaintainerMech Maint · MOS
91PSelf Propelled Field Artillery Systems MaintainerMech Maint · MOS
91SStryker Systems MaintainerMech Maint · MOS
91WMetal WorkerMech Maint · MOS
91XMaintenance SupervisorMech Maint · MOS
91ZMechanical Maintenance Senior SergeantMech Maint · MOS
92FPetroleum Supply SpecialistQuartermaster · MOS
94ALand Combat Electronic Missile System RepairerElectronic Maint · MOS
94DAir Traffic Control Equipment RepairerElectronic Maint · MOS
94FComputer Detection Systems RepairerElectronic Maint · MOS
94HTest Measurement Diagnostic Equipment Support SpecialistElectronic Maint · MOS
94MRadar RepairerElectronic Maint · MOS
94PMultiple Launch Rocket System RepairerElectronic Maint · MOS
94RAvionic Survivability Equipment RepairerElectronic Maint · MOS
94SPatriot System RepairerElectronic Maint · MOS
94TAvenger System RepairerElectronic Maint · MOS
94WElectronic Maintenance ChiefElectronic Maint · MOS
94YIntegrated Family of Test Equipment MaintainerElectronic Maint · MOS
94ZElectronic Maintenance Senior SergeantElectronic Maint · MOS
150UUnmanned Aircraft Systems Operations TechnicianAviation · Officer
151AAviation Maintenance TechnicianAviation · Officer
152COH-58D Scout PilotAviation · Officer
152FAH-64A Attack PilotAviation · Officer
152HAH-64D Attack PilotAviation · Officer
153ARotary Wing AviatorAviation · Officer
153BUtility Helicopter PilotAviation · Officer
153DUH-60 PilotAviation · Officer
153EMH-60 PilotAviation · Officer
153MUH-60M PilotAviation · Officer
154CCH-47D PilotAviation · Officer
154EMH-47 PilotAviation · Officer
154E_LSenior MH-47 PilotAviation · Officer
154FCH-47F PilotAviation · Officer
155AFixed Wing AviatorAviation · Officer
155EC-12 PilotAviation · Officer
155FC-27 PilotAviation · Officer
400AGround Combat Aviation WarrantAviation · Officer
670AHealth Services Maintenance TechnicianMedical · Officer
740AChemical Warrant OfficerCBRN · Officer
880AMarine Deck OfficerTransportation · Officer
881AMarine Engineering OfficerTransportation · Officer
913AArmament Systems Maintenance Warrant OfficerOrdnance · Officer
914AAllied Trades Warrant OfficerOrdnance · Officer
915AAutomotive Maintenance Warrant OfficerOrdnance · Officer
918B_EElectronic Systems MaintenanceElectronic Maint · Officer
922AFood Service TechnicianQuartermaster · Officer
948BElectronic Systems Maintenance Warrant OfficerElectronic Maint · Officer
948DElectronic Missile Systems Maintenance Warrant OfficerElectronic Maint · Officer
948ESenior Electronic Maintenance Warrant OfficerElectronic Maint · Officer
FA52Nuclear Counterproliferation OfficerCBRN · Officer
13JFire Control SpecialistCombat Arms · MOS
13RField Artillery Firefinder Radar OperatorCombat Arms · MOS
14AAir Defense Artillery OfficerAir Defense · Officer
14EPatriot Fire Control Enhanced OperatorAir Defense · MOS
14GAir Defense Battle Management OperatorAir Defense · MOS
14HAir Defense Enhanced Early Warning OperatorAir Defense · MOS
14PAir and Missile Defense CrewmemberAir Defense · MOS
14SAvenger CrewmemberAir Defense · MOS
14ZAir Defense Artillery Senior SergeantAir Defense · MOS
15PAviation Operations SpecialistAviation · MOS
15QAir Traffic Control OperatorAviation · MOS
16H_LADA Operations Intelligence AssistantAir Defense · MOS
16P_LADA Short Range Air Defense CrewmemberAir Defense · MOS
16R_LADA Short Range Gunnery CrewmemberAir Defense · MOS
17ACyber OfficerCyber · Officer
17CCyber Operations SpecialistCyber · MOS
17EElectromagnetic Warfare SpecialistCyber · MOS
18XSpecial Forces CandidateSpecial Operations · MOS
25AOSignal Corps OfficerSignal · Officer
25BInformation Technology SpecialistSignal · MOS
25DCyber Network DefenderSignal · MOS
25EElectromagnetic Spectrum ManagerSignal · MOS
25HNetwork Communication Systems SpecialistSignal · MOS
25LCable Systems Installer MaintainerSignal · MOS
25MMultimedia IllustratorSignal · MOS
25NNodal Network Systems OperatorSignal · MOS
25PMicrowave Systems Operator MaintainerSignal · MOS
25QMultichannel Transmission Systems Operator MaintainerSignal · MOS
25RVisual Information Equipment Operator MaintainerSignal · MOS
25SSatellite Communication Systems OperatorSignal · MOS
25TSatellite Microwave Systems ChiefSignal · MOS
25USignal Support Systems SpecialistSignal · MOS
25VCombat Documentation Production SpecialistSignal · MOS
25WTelecommunications Operations ChiefSignal · MOS
25XSignal Senior SergeantSignal · MOS
25ZVisual Information Operations ChiefSignal · MOS
27AJudge Advocate General OfficerLegal · Officer
27DParalegal SpecialistLegal · MOS
29EElectronic Warfare SpecialistElectronic Warfare · MOS
31DCriminal Investigations Special AgentMilitary Police · MOS
31KMilitary Working Dog HandlerMilitary Police · MOS
35AOMilitary Intelligence OfficerIntelligence · Officer
35FIntelligence AnalystIntelligence · MOS
35GGeospatial Intelligence Imagery AnalystIntelligence · MOS
35LCounter Intelligence AgentIntelligence · MOS
35MHuman Intelligence CollectorIntelligence · MOS
35NSignals Intelligence AnalystIntelligence · MOS
35PCryptologic LinguistIntelligence · MOS
35QCryptologic Cyberspace Intelligence AnalystIntelligence · MOS
35SSignals Intelligence Collector AnalystIntelligence · MOS
35TMilitary Intelligence Systems MaintainerIntelligence · MOS
35XIntelligence Senior SergeantIntelligence · MOS
35YCounter Intelligence Senior SergeantIntelligence · MOS
35ZSignals Intelligence Senior SergeantIntelligence · MOS
36AOFinancial Management OfficerFinance · Officer
36BFinancial Management TechnicianFinance · MOS
37FPsychological Operations SpecialistCivil Affairs/PSYOP · MOS
38BCivil Affairs SpecialistCivil Affairs/PSYOP · MOS
40ASpace Operations OfficerSpace · Officer
42AHuman Resources SpecialistAdmin · MOS
42AOAdjutant General OfficerAdmin · Officer
42BHuman Resources OfficerAdmin · Officer
42HSenior Human Resources SergeantAdmin · MOS
42RArmy Band MusicianAdmin · MOS
42SSpecial Band MemberAdmin · MOS
46APublic Affairs OfficerPublic Affairs · Officer
46QPublic Affairs SpecialistPublic Affairs · MOS
46RPublic Affairs Broadcast SpecialistPublic Affairs · MOS
46SPublic Affairs Mass Communication SpecialistPublic Affairs · MOS
46ZPublic Affairs Senior SergeantPublic Affairs · MOS
53ASystems Automation OfficerCyber · Officer
56AChaplain OfficerChaplain · Officer
56MReligious Affairs SpecialistChaplain · MOS
59AStrategic Plans Policy OfficerAdmin · Officer
68ABiomedical Equipment SpecialistMedical · MOS
68DOperating Room SpecialistMedical · MOS
68EDental SpecialistMedical · MOS
68KMedical Laboratory SpecialistMedical · MOS
71AAdministrative OfficerAdmin · Officer
71BFinance and Accounting OfficerFinance · Officer
71L_LAdministrative SpecialistAdmin · MOS
75B_LPersonnel Administration SpecialistAdmin · MOS
75F_LPersonnel Information Systems Management SpecialistAdmin · MOS
79RRecruiterAdmin · MOS
79SCareer CounselorAdmin · MOS
79TRecruiting Retention NCO Army ReserveAdmin · MOS
79VRecruiting Retention NCO ARNGAdmin · MOS
89AAmmunition Stock Control SpecialistOrdnance · MOS
90ALogistics OfficerLogistics · Officer
92AAutomated Logistical SpecialistQuartermaster · MOS
92AOQuartermaster OfficerQuartermaster · Officer
92GCulinary SpecialistQuartermaster · MOS
92LPetroleum Laboratory SpecialistQuartermaster · MOS
92MMortuary Affairs SpecialistQuartermaster · MOS
92SShower Laundry Clothing Repair SpecialistQuartermaster · MOS
92WWater Treatment SpecialistQuartermaster · MOS
92YUnit Supply SpecialistQuartermaster · MOS
92ZSenior Noncommissioned LogisticianQuartermaster · MOS
93P_LAviation Operations SpecialistAviation · MOS
94ERadio and Communications Security RepairerElectronic Maintenance · MOS
96B_LIntelligence AnalystIntelligence · MOS
96D_LImagery AnalystIntelligence · MOS
98G_LCryptologic LinguistIntelligence · MOS
140ACommand and Control Systems IntegratorAir Defense · Officer
150AAir Traffic Airspace Management TechnicianAviation · Officer
156AArmy Space Operations OfficerSpace · Officer
170ACyber Operations TechnicianCyber · Officer
255AInformation Services TechnicianSignal · Officer
255NNetwork Management TechnicianSignal · Officer
255SInformation Protection TechnicianSignal · Officer
290AElectromagnetic Warfare TechnicianCyber · Officer
350FAll Source Intelligence TechnicianIntelligence · Officer
350GImagery Intelligence TechnicianIntelligence · Officer
351LCounter Intelligence TechnicianIntelligence · Officer
351MHuman Intelligence Collection TechnicianIntelligence · Officer
352NSignals Intelligence AnalystIntelligence · Officer
352SSignals Collection TechnicianIntelligence · Officer
420AHuman Resources TechnicianAdmin · Officer
420CBandmasterAdmin · Officer
420C_BBandmasterAdmin · Officer
913A_LLogistics Warrant Officer SeniorLogistics · Officer
920AProperty Accounting Warrant OfficerQuartermaster · Officer
920BSupply Systems TechnicianQuartermaster · Officer
923APetroleum Systems TechnicianQuartermaster · Officer
FA24Telecommunications Systems EngineeringSignal · Officer
FA26Information Network EngineeringCyber · Officer
FA29Electronic Warfare OfficerElectronic Warfare · Officer
FA30Information Operations OfficerCyber · Officer
FA34Strategic Intelligence OfficerIntelligence · Officer
FA40Space Operations OfficerSpace · Officer
FA46Public Affairs OfficerPublic Affairs · Officer
FA47USMA FacultyEducation · Officer
FA48Foreign Area OfficerIntelligence · Officer
FA49Operations Research Systems AnalystSupport · Officer
FA50Force ManagementSupport · Officer
FA51Acquisition OfficerSupport · Officer
FA53Systems Automation OfficerCyber · Officer
FA57Simulations OperationsSupport · Officer
FA59StrategistSupport · Officer
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