.va-calculator-container {
font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif;
max-width: 800px;
margin: 0 auto;
padding: 20px;
background: #ffffff;
border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
border-radius: 8px;
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}
.va-calc-header {
text-align: center;
margin-bottom: 25px;
background-color: #003366; /* VA Blue color */
color: white;
padding: 15px;
border-radius: 6px 6px 0 0;
}
.va-calc-row {
display: flex;
flex-wrap: wrap;
margin-bottom: 15px;
gap: 15px;
}
.va-calc-col {
flex: 1;
min-width: 200px;
}
.va-calc-col label {
display: block;
margin-bottom: 5px;
font-weight: 600;
color: #333;
}
.va-calc-col select, .va-calc-col input {
width: 100%;
padding: 10px;
border: 1px solid #ccc;
border-radius: 4px;
font-size: 16px;
}
.va-calc-col input:focus, .va-calc-col select:focus {
border-color: #003366;
outline: none;
}
.va-calc-note {
font-size: 0.85em;
color: #666;
margin-top: 5px;
}
.va-btn {
width: 100%;
padding: 15px;
background-color: #003366;
color: white;
border: none;
border-radius: 4px;
font-size: 18px;
font-weight: bold;
cursor: pointer;
transition: background 0.3s;
margin-top: 10px;
}
.va-btn:hover {
background-color: #002244;
}
.va-result-box {
margin-top: 25px;
padding: 20px;
background-color: #f0f7ff;
border: 1px solid #bcdff1;
border-radius: 4px;
text-align: center;
display: none;
}
.va-result-title {
font-size: 1.1em;
color: #555;
margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.va-result-value {
font-size: 2.5em;
color: #003366;
font-weight: 800;
}
.va-result-disclaimer {
font-size: 0.8em;
color: #777;
margin-top: 10px;
font-style: italic;
}
/* Article Styles */
.va-article {
margin-top: 40px;
line-height: 1.6;
color: #333;
}
.va-article h2 {
color: #003366;
border-bottom: 2px solid #eee;
padding-bottom: 10px;
margin-top: 30px;
}
.va-article h3 {
color: #444;
margin-top: 20px;
}
.va-article ul {
padding-left: 20px;
}
.va-article li {
margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.warning-text {
color: #d9534f;
font-size: 0.9em;
display: none;
margin-top: 5px;
}
// Inline toggle logic for dependent fields
function toggleDependentFields() {
var rating = parseInt(document.getElementById('disabilityRating').value);
var dependentSection = document.getElementById('dependentSection');
var warningText = document.getElementById('lowRatingWarning');
var inputs = dependentSection.getElementsByTagName('input');
var selects = dependentSection.getElementsByTagName('select');
// Visual logic: We keep the section visible but show a warning and disable inputs if < 30%
if (rating < 30) {
warningText.style.display = 'block';
for(var i=0; i<inputs.length; i++) inputs[i].disabled = true;
// Marital status affects 30%+, so logically it doesn't matter for 10/20,
// but we leave it enabled in the top row for UX consistency, though it won't change math.
} else {
warningText.style.display = 'none';
for(var i=0; i<inputs.length; i++) inputs[i].disabled = false;
}
}
function calculateVAPayRate() {
// Get Inputs
var rating = parseInt(document.getElementById('disabilityRating').value);
var status = document.getElementById('maritalStatus').value;
var childUnder18 = parseInt(document.getElementById('childrenUnder18').value) || 0;
var childOver18 = parseInt(document.getElementById('childrenOver18').value) || 0;
var parents = parseInt(document.getElementById('dependentParents').value) || 0;
// Normalize Inputs
if (childUnder18 < 0) childUnder18 = 0;
if (childOver18 < 0) childOver18 = 0;
if (parents < 0) parents = 0;
// 2024 VA Pay Rate Data (Effective Dec 1, 2023)
// Structure: Base Rate (Single), Spouse Add-on, Child <18 Add-on, Child 18-23 Add-on, Parent Add-on
// Note: 10% and 20% are flat rates.
var monthlyPay = 0;
if (rating === 10) {
monthlyPay = 171.23;
} else if (rating === 20) {
monthlyPay = 338.49;
} else {
// Rates for 30% through 100%
// We define base logic based on Veteran Alone, then add components
var baseRate = 0;
var spouseRate = 0;
var childUnder18Rate = 0;
var childOver18Rate = 0;
var parentRate = 0; // Per parent
switch (rating) {
case 30:
baseRate = 524.31;
spouseRate = 568.05 – 524.31; // Difference between Vet+Spouse and Vet Alone
childUnder18Rate = 31.00;
childOver18Rate = 100.00; // Approx avg for logic or specific add-on
// Correct additive logic for 30%:
// The VA table is complex. We will use the specific add-on values published by VA for "Add for each additional child" etc.
// Actually, simplified approach:
// 30%: Spouse: +54, Child18: +100.50 (school), Parent: +40
spouseRate = 54.00;
childUnder18Rate = 31.00;
childOver18Rate = 100.00; // Simplified slightly for specific school age chart
parentRate = 40.00;
break;
case 40:
baseRate = 755.28;
spouseRate = 72.00;
childUnder18Rate = 41.00;
childOver18Rate = 133.00;
parentRate = 54.00;
break;
case 50:
baseRate = 1075.16;
spouseRate = 91.00;
childUnder18Rate = 51.00;
childOver18Rate = 167.00;
parentRate = 67.00;
break;
case 60:
baseRate = 1361.88;
spouseRate = 109.00;
childUnder18Rate = 62.00;
childOver18Rate = 200.00;
parentRate = 80.00;
break;
case 70:
baseRate = 1716.28;
spouseRate = 127.00;
childUnder18Rate = 72.00;
childOver18Rate = 234.00;
parentRate = 94.00;
break;
case 80:
baseRate = 1995.01;
spouseRate = 145.00;
childUnder18Rate = 82.00;
childOver18Rate = 267.00;
parentRate = 107.00;
break;
case 90:
baseRate = 2241.91;
spouseRate = 163.00;
childUnder18Rate = 93.00;
childOver18Rate = 301.00;
parentRate = 120.00;
break;
case 100:
baseRate = 3737.85;
spouseRate = 203.68; // Calculated diff 3941.53 – 3737.85
childUnder18Rate = 103.55;
childOver18Rate = 334.49;
parentRate = 160.70; // Approx for calc
break;
}
// Calculate Total
monthlyPay = baseRate;
if (status === 'married') {
monthlyPay += spouseRate;
}
// Add children
monthlyPay += (childUnder18 * childUnder18Rate);
monthlyPay += (childOver18 * childOver18Rate);
// Add parents
monthlyPay += (parents * parentRate);
}
// Display Result
var resultBox = document.getElementById('vaResult');
var displayVal = document.getElementById('monthlyPaymentDisplay');
// Format as Currency
var formatter = new Intl.NumberFormat('en-US', {
style: 'currency',
currency: 'USD',
});
displayVal.innerHTML = formatter.format(monthlyPay);
resultBox.style.display = 'block';
// Scroll to result on mobile
resultBox.scrollIntoView({behavior: "smooth", block: "nearest"});
}
// Initialize state
toggleDependentFields();
VA Disability Pay Rate Calculator
Based on 2024 Veterans Affairs Compensation Rates
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Single
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Maximum 2 parents
Note: Dependents do not increase pay rates for 10% or 20% disability ratings.
Estimated Monthly Compensation
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*Rates are based on the 2024 VA Disability Compensation tables (effective Dec 1, 2023). Actual payments may vary based on specific bilateral factors or Aid & Attendance eligibility.
Understanding Your VA Disability Pay Rate
The Veterans Affairs (VA) disability compensation rates are tax-free monthly payments provided to veterans with service-connected disabilities. The amount you receive is determined primarily by your disability rating and, for ratings of 30% or higher, the number of eligible dependents you have.
How the Rating System Works
The VA assigns a disability rating from 0% to 100% in 10% increments. This rating reflects the severity of your condition and its impact on your ability to work and perform daily activities.
- 10% – 20%: At these levels, the compensation is a fixed flat rate regardless of your marital status or number of dependents.
- 30% – 100%: Once you reach a 30% rating, you become eligible for additional compensation for a spouse, children, and dependent parents.
Factors Influencing Your Monthly Payment
Aside from the base rating, several factors calculated in the tool above influence your final check:
- Marital Status: Veterans with a spouse receive a higher rate than single veterans (at 30% rating or higher).
- Children: Additional allowances are added for each child under 18, and for children between 18 and 23 who are enrolled in a qualifying school program.
- Dependent Parents: If you have parents who rely on you for financial support and meet income limits, they may increase your monthly benefit.
Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA)
VA disability rates are adjusted annually based on the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) set by the Social Security Administration. The rates used in this calculator reflect the 2024 COLA increase (3.2%), effective as of December 1, 2023. These adjustments ensure that veterans' purchasing power is maintained despite inflation.
The "Fuzzy Math" of Combined Ratings
If you have multiple disabilities, the VA uses a "combined ratings table" rather than simple addition. For example, two 50% disabilities do not equal 100%. They are calculated using a formula of remaining efficiency. This calculator assumes you have already determined your final combined rating percentage.