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VA disability calculator
Your ratings. Your benefits. A clearer picture.
How to use this calculator
Enter the percentage for each individual VA disability rating, then add any qualifying dependents to estimate your combined rating and monthly compensation. Condition names are optional—use “ringing in ears” instead of “tinnitus,” or leave the name blank. The calculation uses your percentages and body locations, not the wording.
For disabilities affecting both arms or both legs, select the correct left or right body location for each rating. The calculator automatically checks and applies the bilateral factor when applicable.
1 Your disability ratings
Enter each individual rating from your VA decision letter.
Both arms or both legs affected? Select each side to check the bilateral factor.
2 Your dependents
OptionalDependent additions apply at a combined rating of 30% or higher.
Count each child once. Use VA-recognized dependents. Who qualifies?
What if your rating changes?
Save this starting point, then adjust a rating or add a condition to compare the difference.
See how your rating is calculated
Uses whole-number VA table combinations and final rounding. Supports up to 12 ratings and paired arm/leg calculations. Method & limitations
A look at the national picture
VA disability compensation by the numbers
These are counts of compensation recipients, not predictions of what any individual veteran may qualify for.
Source: VA Veterans Benefits Administration, FY 2025 Annual Benefits Report, Compensation, page 79 ↗. Figures reflect recipients as of September 30, 2025; this site's calculator uses separate 2026 payment rates. This independent site is not affiliated with VA.
Follow an example
From individual ratings to a monthly estimate
This fictional example shows how to use the calculator. It does not suggest which ratings a condition should receive.
1. Enter three individual ratings
Start with 50%, 30%, and 10%. For this example, leave all three body locations as “Other / neither,” with no spouse or dependents selected. Optional condition names can be blank.
The first two ratings combine to 65. Combining that value with 10 gives 69, which rounds to a 70% combined rating. Open “See how your rating is calculated” to follow the steps. The ratings are not simply added to make 90%.
2. Read the payment estimate
At 70% with no dependents, the standard 2026 estimate is $1,808.45 per month. The displayed annual amount is twelve times that monthly amount; it does not forecast future rate changes.
3. Check a household change
Select a spouse and one qualifying child under 18. The rating stays at 70%, while the standard monthly estimate becomes $2,074.45. That is $266.00 more per month in this illustration. Only VA-recognized dependents belong in a current-award estimate.
4. Compare a rating scenario
Select “Compare a scenario,” then change the 30% row to 50%. With 50%, 50%, and 10%, the combined value becomes 78 and rounds to 80%. Keep the spouse and child selections unchanged: the standard monthly estimate becomes $2,406.15, a $331.70 increase from the saved scenario.
Use “Return to starting ratings” to restore the saved inputs. A hypothetical increase is a comparison, not an award prediction.
What if your award letter shows something different?
Check that you entered current individual ratings, did not also enter the overall rating, and selected any qualifying paired limbs correctly. Then compare recognized dependents and the applicable rate year. Special monthly compensation, TDIU, offsets, and other award rules can produce a payment this calculator does not model.
For next steps, read how VA math works, the bilateral-factor examples, or find accredited help. Example amounts come from VA’s 2026 tables.
Make sense of your benefits
Explore all guides ↗VA math explained: why your ratings don’t add up
VA combines ratings against your remaining efficiency, rather than adding the percentages. That is why two 50% ratings produce an 80% combined rating.
Read the guide Ratings & pay2026 VA disability compensation rates
The 2026 standard monthly compensation rates took effect December 1, 2025. Your combined rating and qualifying dependents determine the applicable amount.
Read the guide Claims guidanceHow to file a VA disability claim
Start with an accurate account of your condition, the evidence connecting it to service, and the records showing its current impact. You do not need to exaggerate symptoms to make a legitimate claim.
Read the guideA few common questions
Why don’t my disability ratings add up?
VA combines ratings against remaining efficiency. Two 50% ratings combine to 75%, which rounds to an 80% rating. Read our step-by-step explanation of VA math.
Does this calculator tell me what rating I qualify for?
No. It combines the individual percentages you enter. It does not diagnose conditions, determine service connection, or predict what VA will award. Use your decision letter for current ratings and treat hypothetical changes as scenarios.
Does a 100% rating mean permanent and total?
Not automatically. A permanent-and-total finding is a separate determination. The calculator cannot establish that status. Review your VA award documents and ask an accredited representative if you are unsure.
Do I have to provide my name or medical records?
No. Calculations run in your browser. There is no account, medical-record upload, or required contact form. Optional condition labels stay in the current page and disappear when it is reloaded.
Where can I get free help with a claim?
A VA-accredited VSO representative can assist without charging a fee. Use our accredited-help guide to reach the official VA resources.