Estimated Monthly Compensation (2025)
Enter your combined disability rating and number of dependents to see your estimated compensation.
function calculateVACompensation() {
var disabilityRating = parseFloat(document.getElementById("disabilityRating").value);
var numberOfDependents = parseInt(document.getElementById("numberOfDependents").value);
var resultDiv = document.getElementById("result");
resultDiv.innerHTML = ""; // Clear previous results
// — VA Compensation Rates 2025 (Projected) —
// These are estimated rates for 2025. Official rates will be published by the VA.
// Source: Based on historical increases and projected inflation.
var baseRates = {
0: 0, 10: 145.92, 20: 277.04, 30: 423.01, 40: 587.76, 50: 769.95,
60: 971.91, 70: 1191.47, 80: 1428.53, 90: 1683.95, 100: 3737.85
};
// Additional compensation per dependent
var dependentRates = {
spouse: 41.73,
child: 125.34, // Per child
parent: 125.34 // Per parent (up to two)
};
// — Input Validation —
if (isNaN(disabilityRating) || disabilityRating 100) {
resultDiv.innerHTML = "Please enter a valid disability rating between 0 and 100%.";
return;
}
if (isNaN(numberOfDependents) || numberOfDependents < 0) {
resultDiv.innerHTML = "Please enter a valid number of dependents.";
return;
}
// — Calculation Logic —
var estimatedCompensation = 0;
// Find the closest lower or equal disability rating in the baseRates
var applicableRating = 0;
for (var rating in baseRates) {
if (parseFloat(rating) 0) {
// Spouse (assumed if at least one dependent)
estimatedCompensation += dependentRates.spouse;
dependentsCount–;
}
if (dependentsCount > 0) {
// First child/parent
estimatedCompensation += dependentRates.child;
dependentsCount–;
}
if (dependentsCount > 0) {
// Second child/parent
estimatedCompensation += dependentRates.child; // Using child rate for simplicity for additional dependents
dependentsCount–;
}
// Note: VA rules for dependents can be complex (e.g., children over 18, specific parent eligibility). This is a simplified model.
// For 100% disabled, the base rate is significantly higher and includes allowances for dependents.
if (disabilityRating === 100) {
estimatedCompensation = baseRates[100]; // Overrides calculated dependent additions for 100% rating as per VA structure
}
// — Display Result —
resultDiv.innerHTML = "
Estimated Monthly Compensation: $" + estimatedCompensation.toFixed(2) + "";
resultDiv.innerHTML += "
Based on a combined disability rating of " + disabilityRating + "% and " + numberOfDependents + " dependent(s).";
resultDiv.innerHTML += "
These are estimated 2025 rates. Actual compensation may vary. Visit the official VA website for definitive rates.";
}
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