VA Disability Calculator
Don’t let VA math complicate your benefits. Use our VA Disability Calculator to easily estimate your combined rating and monthly compensation in just a few simple steps.
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VA Disability Benefits with Confidence
Use our 2025 VA Disability Calculator, updated with the 2.5% VA pay increase, to quickly estimate your combined disability rating and monthly compensation. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) assigns disability ratings based on the severity of service-connected conditions, directly impacting the benefits you receive.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Some frequently asked questions about the service that you may have questions about
How Does the VA Disability Rating System Work?
However, VA math is different from standard math—disability percentages are not simply added together. Instead, the VA uses a percentages-of-percentages method, which applies each new rating to the veteran's remaining "healthy" portion.
Here is how it works:
- A 10% disability means the VA considers you 90% healthy.
- If you receive another 10% disability, it is applied to the remaining 90%, meaning 10% of 90% = 9%.
- The first 10% + new 9% = 19%, which is then rounded to 20%.
This system makes it increasingly difficult to reach 100%, requiring higher-rated conditions to impact the final rating significantly. Use our VA Disability Calculator to determine your combined rating and potential monthly compensation instantly!
Why Does VA Math Make It Harder to Reach 100%?
For example, if a veteran has:
- 50% PTSD
- 50% Sleep Apnea
- 20% Diabetes
- 20% Back Condition
These would total 140% in standard math, but the combined rating is only 80% in VA math.
How Can I Increase My VA Disability Rating?
- File for an increase if your condition worsens.
- Appeal a low rating by submitting new medical evidence.
- Claim secondary conditions linked to your primary disability.
Consult an Accredited Advocate to explore the best path to maximize your benefits.
What Other Factors Affect My VA Compensation?
- Bilateral Factor: If you have disabilities affecting both arms or both legs, you may receive an additional percentage boost.
- Dependents: If you have a spouse, children, or dependent parents, your monthly compensation increases.
- Unemployability (TDIU): If your disabilities prevent you from working, you may qualify for 100% compensation, even if your rating is lower.
What If My VA Disability Claim Was Denied?
- Submitting new medical evidence to support your claim.
- Requesting a Higher-Level Review if you believe VA made an error.
- Filing a Board of Veterans’ Appeals claim for a formal review.
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