Estimate your potential monthly VA disability compensation based on your combined disability rating.
Your estimated monthly compensation is: $0.00
Understanding VA Disability Compensation
Veterans with disabilities incurred or aggravated during active duty may be eligible for VA disability compensation. This benefit is tax-free and aims to provide financial support based on the severity of service-connected conditions. The VA uses a rating system from 0% to 100%, in increments of 10%, to determine the level of impairment.
How the VA Calculates Combined Disability Ratings
The VA uses a specific formula to combine multiple disability ratings. It does not simply add them together. The process prioritizes the higher-rated condition first, then combines it with the next highest, and so on. The formula is as follows:
This process is repeated for each subsequent condition. The result is then rounded down to the nearest 10% increment for the final combined rating. For example, a combined rating of 75.3% would be rounded down to 70%.
Monthly Compensation Rates (As of December 1, 2023)
The monthly compensation amounts are set by law and can change annually. These rates are subject to increase based on inflation adjustments. The following table provides a general idea, but the official VA schedule should always be consulted for the most current figures.
0% Rating: No compensation (though other benefits may apply).
10% Rating: $165.92
20% Rating: $331.44
30% Rating: $512.94
40% Rating: $711.59
50% Rating: $926.27
60% Rating: $1,158.67
70% Rating: $1,409.03
80% Rating: $1,677.31
90% Rating: $1,962.75
100% Rating: $3,737.85 (This is the statutory maximum, though additional allowances can increase it.)
*Note: These rates do not include potential additional compensation for dependents (spouse, children) or specific conditions like loss of use of limbs, Aid and Attendance, etc. This calculator focuses on the base compensation for the combined disability rating itself.
How to Use This Calculator
1. Enter the Number of Conditions: Specify how many separate service-connected disabilities you have.
2. Enter Individual Ratings: For each condition, input its assigned disability rating percentage (0-100%).
3. Calculate: Click the "Calculate Compensation" button.
The calculator will apply the VA's combined rating formula and then cross-reference the resulting percentage with the standard VA compensation rate schedule to provide an estimated monthly tax-free payment.
Disclaimer: This calculator is for informational purposes only and is an estimation tool. It does not provide financial or legal advice. The official combined rating and compensation amount are determined by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Consult with a VA-accredited representative or the VA directly for definitive information regarding your specific claim.
var compensationRates = {
10: 165.92,
20: 331.44,
30: 512.94,
40: 711.59,
50: 926.27,
60: 1158.67,
70: 1409.03,
80: 1677.31,
90: 1962.75,
100: 3737.85
};
function updateConditionInputs() {
var numConditionsInput = document.getElementById("numConditions");
var conditionInputsDiv = document.getElementById("conditionInputs");
var numConditions = parseInt(numConditionsInput.value, 10);
if (isNaN(numConditions) || numConditions 20) { // Limit to a reasonable number to prevent excessive elements
numConditions = 20;
numConditionsInput.value = 20;
}
conditionInputsDiv.innerHTML = "; // Clear existing inputs
for (var i = 1; i <= numConditions; i++) {
var newDiv = document.createElement('div');
newDiv.classList.add('input-group');
var label = document.createElement('label');
label.setAttribute('for', 'condition' + i + 'Rating');
label.textContent = 'Condition ' + i + ' Rating (%):';
var input = document.createElement('input');
input.setAttribute('type', 'number');
input.setAttribute('id', 'condition' + i + 'Rating');
input.classList.add('condition-rating');
input.setAttribute('min', '0');
input.setAttribute('max', '100');
input.setAttribute('value', '10'); // Default to 10%
newDiv.appendChild(label);
newDiv.appendChild(input);
conditionInputsDiv.appendChild(newDiv);
}
}
function calculateCombinedRating(ratings) {
if (!ratings || ratings.length === 0) {
return 0;
}
// Sort ratings in descending order
ratings.sort(function(a, b) {
return b – a;
});
var combined = ratings[0]; // Start with the highest rating
for (var i = 1; i < ratings.length; i++) {
var rating = ratings[i];
var remaining = 100 – combined;
combined = combined + (remaining * rating / 100);
}
// Round down to the nearest 10%
return Math.floor(combined / 10) * 10;
}
function calculateVAPayment() {
var ratings = [];
var conditionRatingInputs = document.querySelectorAll('.condition-rating');
var isValid = true;
conditionRatingInputs.forEach(function(input) {
var rating = parseFloat(input.value);
if (isNaN(rating) || rating 100) {
isValid = false;
} else {
ratings.push(rating);
}
});
var resultDiv = document.getElementById("result");
var resultSpan = resultDiv.querySelector("span");
if (!isValid) {
resultSpan.textContent = "Invalid input. Please enter ratings between 0 and 100.";
resultDiv.style.backgroundColor = "#dc3545"; // Red for error
return;
}
if (ratings.length === 0) {
resultSpan.textContent = "$0.00";
resultDiv.style.backgroundColor = "var(–success-green)";
return;
}
var combinedRating = calculateCombinedRating(ratings);
var monthlyPayment = 0;
if (combinedRating > 0 && compensationRates[combinedRating]) {
monthlyPayment = compensationRates[combinedRating];
} else if (combinedRating === 0) {
monthlyPayment = 0;
} else {
// Handle cases where the calculated rating falls between defined rates,
// though VA's method is typically to round down to the nearest 10.
// If the combined rating is, e.g., 75.3, it becomes 70.
// If the calculated combinedRating is NOT a key in compensationRates (e.g., a non-10% increment before rounding),
// we find the nearest lower 10% key.
var roundedDownRating = Math.floor(combinedRating / 10) * 10;
if (compensationRates[roundedDownRating]) {
monthlyPayment = compensationRates[roundedDownRating];
} else {
// This should ideally not happen if rounding works correctly, but as a fallback
monthlyPayment = 0;
}
}
resultSpan.textContent = "$" + monthlyPayment.toFixed(2);
resultDiv.style.backgroundColor = "var(–success-green)"; // Green for success
}
// Initialize with one condition on page load
document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', updateConditionInputs);