VA Disability Rate Calculator 2024
Enter your individual disability ratings and dependent details to calculate your combined rating and estimated 2024 monthly compensation.
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Dependent pay rates apply only if the combined rating is 30% or higher.
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*Based on 2024 Pay Rates (3.2% COLA).
Understanding the 2024 VA Disability Rating
Calculating your VA disability rating isn't as simple as adding up your individual percentages. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) uses a unique calculation method known as "VA Math" or the "Whole Person Concept" to determine your overall Combined Disability Rating. This rating then determines your monthly compensation amount.
How "VA Math" Works in 2024
The VA assumes that a person starts with 100% efficiency. When you have multiple disabilities, the first rating is deducted from your 100% efficiency. The second rating is then applied only to the remaining efficiency, not the whole 100%. This process continues for all your disabilities.
A Practical Example
If you have one disability rated at 50% and another at 30%, regular math would suggest 50% + 30% = 80%. However, VA math works differently:
- First Disability (50%): You are 50% disabled. Your remaining efficiency is 50%.
- Second Disability (30%): This 30% is taken from the remaining 50% efficiency (0.30 × 50 = 15%).
- Total: 50% (first) + 15% (second) = 65% total disability.
- Rounding: The VA rounds to the nearest 10%. A 65% raw score rounds up to a 70% Combined Rating.
2024 Compensation Rates (3.2% COLA Increase)
Effective December 1, 2023 (paid in 2024), VA disability rates increased by 3.2% due to the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA). The amount you receive depends heavily on whether your combined rating is below or above 30%.
- 10% – 20%: Fixed rates regardless of marital status or dependents.
- 30% – 100%: Compensation varies significantly based on your marital status, number of children, and dependent parents.
Factors That Affect Your Pay
Once you reach a 30% combined rating, you are eligible for additional compensation for dependents. This calculator accounts for:
- Spouse: Higher rates for married veterans.
- Children: Additional amounts for children under 18 and students between 18-23.
- Parents: Allowance for dependent parents.
- Aid and Attendance: (Not included in this basic calculator) Additional pay if your spouse requires regular aid.
Use the tool above to estimate your monthly benefit based on the current 2024 tables.