Calculate your estimated monthly VA disability compensation based on the 2024 rates. The VA assigns disability ratings from 0% to 100% in 10% increments. Compensation amounts vary based on the combined disability rating and whether you have dependents (spouse, children, or dependent parents).
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Disclaimer: This calculator provides an ESTIMATE only. Actual VA disability compensation rates can vary. This tool is for informational purposes and should not be considered official advice. Always consult with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for definitive information regarding your benefits.
The 2024 VA disability rates are used in this calculator.
function calculateVADisability() {
var combinedRating = parseFloat(document.getElementById("combinedRating").value);
var hasSpouse = document.getElementById("hasSpouse").value;
var numberOfChildren = parseInt(document.getElementById("numberOfChildren").value);
var dependentParents = parseInt(document.getElementById("dependentParents").value);
var baseRates = {
0: 0, 10: 165.56, 20: 327.07, 30: 497.74, 40: 657.44,
50: 833.89, 60: 995.24, 70: 1174.87, 80: 1365.40,
90: 1572.09, 100: 3737.85
};
var spouseAddition = 131.31;
var childAddition = 53.55;
var parentAddition = 131.31;
var estimatedCompensation = 0;
if (isNaN(combinedRating) || combinedRating 100 || !baseRates.hasOwnProperty(combinedRating)) {
document.getElementById("result").innerHTML = "Please enter a valid combined disability rating (0-100%, in 10% increments).";
return;
}
if (isNaN(numberOfChildren) || numberOfChildren < 0) {
document.getElementById("result").innerHTML = "Please enter a valid number of dependent children.";
return;
}
if (isNaN(dependentParents) || dependentParents < 0) {
document.getElementById("result").innerHTML = "Please enter a valid number of dependent parents.";
return;
}
estimatedCompensation = baseRates[combinedRating];
if (hasSpouse === "yes") {
estimatedCompensation += spouseAddition;
}
estimatedCompensation += (numberOfChildren * childAddition);
estimatedCompensation += (dependentParents * parentAddition);
var formattedCompensation = estimatedCompensation.toFixed(2);
document.getElementById("result").innerHTML = "Estimated Monthly Compensation: $" + formattedCompensation;
}