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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
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.