Estimated Monthly Compensation
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Understanding VA Disability Compensation
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides disability compensation to veterans who have a service-connected disability. The amount of compensation is determined by the veteran's combined disability rating, which is a percentage reflecting the severity of their service-related conditions. For 2025, these rates are subject to annual adjustment.
Key Components Affecting Your Compensation:
- Disability Rating: This is the primary factor. Ratings are assigned in 10% increments (10%, 20%, …, 100%) based on the VA's Schedule for Rating Disabilities. A higher rating generally means higher compensation.
- Dependents: The VA provides additional monthly compensation for veterans who have dependents. Dependents include:
- A spouse.
- Children under 18 years of age.
- Children between 18 and 23 who are full-time students at an approved educational institution.
- Parents, if they are dependent on you for financial support.
- Aid and Attendance: In certain cases, if a veteran requires the aid and attendance of another person for basic personal functions or is permanently bedridden, they may be eligible for additional benefits, often referred to as Aid and Attendance or Housebound benefits. This calculator does NOT include Aid and Attendance for simplicity.
- Special Monthly Compensation (SMC): Veterans with severe disabilities, such as loss of limbs, blindness, or the need for regular help with daily living, may qualify for higher rates known as Special Monthly Compensation. This calculator does NOT include SMC rates.
2025 VA Disability Rates (Estimated – Subject to Official Publication)
The following rates are based on projections and the typical structure of VA compensation. Official 2025 rates will be published by the VA and may differ slightly.
Note: These are base rates and do not include potential increases for Aid & Attendance or Special Monthly Compensation.
| Disability Rating |
No Dependents |
Spouse Only |
Spouse + 1 Child |
Spouse + 2 Children |
Spouse + 1 Child + 1 Parent |
| 10% | $170.00 | $187.00 | $200.00 | $210.00 | $227.00 |
| 20% | $338.00 | $372.00 | $400.00 | $422.00 | $457.00 |
| 30% | $517.00 | $568.00 | $612.00 | $644.00 | $694.00 |
| 40% | $706.00 | $777.00 | $835.00 | $877.00 | $944.00 |
| 50% | $898.00 | $987.00 | $1,061.00 | $1,118.00 | $1,206.00 |
| 60% | $1,090.00 | $1,200.00 | $1,292.00 | $1,359.00 | $1,468.00 |
| 70% | $1,296.00 | $1,425.00 | $1,533.00 | $1,615.00 | $1,743.00 |
| 80% | $1,517.00 | $1,668.00 | $1,796.00 | $1,894.00 | $2,038.00 |
| 90% | $1,751.00 | $1,922.00 | $2,068.00 | $2,185.00 | $2,347.00 |
| 100% | $3,737.85 | $3,918.85 | $4,046.85 | $4,164.85 | $4,318.85 |
Disclaimer: The rates presented here are for estimation purposes only and are based on projected 2025 figures and standard VA compensation structures. Official 2025 rates will be published by the Department of Veterans Affairs and may vary. This calculator does not account for Special Monthly Compensation (SMC), Aid and Attendance, or other special circumstances. Always consult official VA resources or a VSO for definitive information.
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function calculateVADisability() {
var disabilityRating = parseFloat(document.getElementById("disabilityRating").value);
var numberOfChildren = parseInt(document.getElementById("numberOfChildren").value);
var hasSpouse = parseInt(document.getElementById("hasSpouse").value);
var numberOfDependentParents = parseInt(document.getElementById("numberOfDependentParents").value);
var baseCompensation = 0;
var spouseAmount = 0;
var childAmount = 0;
var parentAmount = 0;
// Placeholder rates for 2025. These are illustrative and should be replaced with official VA rates when published.
// The structure generally follows: base rate + additional for spouse + additional for children + additional for parents.
// The amounts per dependent increase based on the veteran's disability rating.
// For simplicity, this calculator uses approximate additional amounts per dependent.
// Actual VA rates have specific tiers and more granular amounts.
// Using generalized additional amounts for dependents for estimation.
// These are approximations based on typical VA structures.
var additionalSpouse = 0;
var additionalChild = 0;
var additionalParent = 0;
// Example of how dependent rates would be added, based on rating.
// This is a simplified model. Actual VA rates are more complex.
if (disabilityRating >= 10 && disabilityRating = 20 && disabilityRating = 30 && disabilityRating = 40 && disabilityRating = 50 && disabilityRating = 60 && disabilityRating = 70 && disabilityRating = 80 && disabilityRating = 90 && disabilityRating 0) {
childAmount = numberOfChildren * additionalChild;
}
if (numberOfDependentParents > 0) {
parentAmount = numberOfDependentParents * additionalParent;
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var totalCompensation = baseCompensation + spouseAmount + childAmount + parentAmount;
// Ensure calculation only happens with valid inputs
if (isNaN(disabilityRating) || isNaN(numberOfChildren) || isNaN(hasSpouse) || isNaN(numberOfDependentParents) || disabilityRating 100 || numberOfChildren < 0 || numberOfDependentParents < 0) {
document.getElementById("result").innerHTML = "Please enter valid numbers for all fields.";
return;
}
// Format the output nicely
var formattedCompensation = totalCompensation.toFixed(2);
document.getElementById("result").innerHTML = "Estimated Monthly Compensation:
$" + formattedCompensation + "";
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