VA Combined Rating Calculator
VA · Disability
Combines up to three ratings with the VA’s official whole-person formula (not addition) and maps the result to the current monthly compensation rate.
Veterans (VA) Disability
The real “VA math,” done right.
The VA never simply adds your ratings — it combines them on a descending scale, which trips up almost everyone. This does the official combined-rating math and translates it into a monthly, tax-free compensation figure.
Who it’s for
Veterans checking a claim, appealing a low rating, or seeking an increase.
Why it works
Veterans who see their true combined rating and the dollars behind it understand exactly why an appeal is worth pursuing.
The veterans (va) disability toolkit
7 calculators, one practice area.
Each runs in the visitor’s browser, shows a real answer instantly, then routes a lead to the firm. No sign-up, nothing stored.
VA Monthly Compensation Calculator
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VA Monthly Compensation Calculator (with dependents)
VA Individual Unemployability (TDIU) Screener
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VA Individual Unemployability (TDIU) Screener
VA Effective-Date Back Pay Estimator
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VA Effective-Date Back Pay Estimator
VA Special Monthly Compensation (SMC-K) Add-On
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VA Special Monthly Compensation (SMC-K) Add-On
VA Pension / Aid & Attendance (MAPR) Estimator
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VA Pension / Aid & Attendance (MAPR) Estimator
VA DIC (Survivor) Benefit Estimator
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VA DIC (Survivor) Benefit Estimator
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See your estimate for yourself.
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This is an illustrative estimate for general informational purposes only. It is not legal, tax, or financial advice, it does not create an attorney–client relationship, and it is not a quote, promise, prediction, or guarantee of any benefit, amount, eligibility, deadline, or outcome. Figures are based on published government sources as of the date shown and change over time; results may not reflect current law or the facts of your situation. Do not rely on this tool — consult a licensed attorney before taking or refraining from any action.
How it works
From curious to qualified, in three steps.
01
Enter your ratings
Each individual disability percentage.
02
See the combined math
Your true combined rating, not the sum.
03
Get the dollars
Estimated monthly and annual compensation.
The key numbers
The verified figures behind the math.
Every calculator draws on published government sources, dated and monitored. These are the current ones for veterans (va) disability.
$139.87
2026 SMC-K rate
As of 2026 · VA.gov Special Monthly Compensation rates, effective 2025-12-01
Common questions
Veterans (VA) Disability — answered.
How does the VA decide my disability rating?
The VA assigns a percentage rating based on how severe a service-connected condition is and how it affects your functioning, using its schedule for rating disabilities. Multiple conditions are combined under the VA’s own formula rather than simply added.
What does “service connection” actually mean?
Service connection means showing that a current condition is linked to your military service, whether it began in service or was caused or worsened by it. Establishing that link is the foundation of most VA disability claims.
Can my rating change over time?
Yes — ratings can be increased if a condition worsens or reduced if it improves, and some conditions are reexamined periodically by the VA. You can generally file for an increase when your symptoms get worse.
What if I disagree with the VA’s decision?
The VA offers several review and appeal options, and many veterans see decisions improved on appeal with stronger evidence. Acting within the VA’s deadlines is important to preserve your options.
Do I get more for dependents?
Veterans at certain rating levels may receive additional compensation for qualifying dependents, per the VA’s rules. The current amounts come from the VA rate tables rather than any fixed figure here.
Why it’s built this way
Numbers you can stand behind.
Official sources only
Every figure traces to a federal or state primary source — VA, SSA, IRS, USCIS, the U.S. Trustee — with its effective date shown.
Attorney-reviewed
Tools are reviewed by a licensed attorney and ship as illustrative information, never as advice or a guarantee.
Always current
Monitored on each source’s own cadence — annual COLA, quarterly IRS interest, and so on — so a stale number can’t linger.
Zero retention
The math runs in the visitor’s browser. No claimant data is stored unless they choose to send it to the firm.
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This is an illustrative estimate for general informational purposes only. It is not legal, tax, or financial advice, it does not create an attorney–client relationship, and it is not a quote, promise, prediction, or guarantee of any benefit, amount, eligibility, deadline, or outcome. Figures are based on published government sources as of the date shown and change over time; results may not reflect current law or the facts of your situation. Do not rely on this tool — consult a licensed attorney before taking or refraining from any action.