Estimate Your Combined VA Disability Rating

The VetValor VA Disability Calculator is a free, easy-to-use tool that helps veterans, caregivers, and advocates estimate a combined VA disability rating and monthly VA disability compensation based on official VA rules.

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Select Disabilities and Percentages

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Combined Disability Percentage

Combined

Bilaterals

8.4

Estimated

Disability Rating

90%

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Your Combined Disability Percentage is 92% which the VA rounds down to 90%

Your monthly payment

$2297.95

SMC-K

Special monthly compensation

Do you have any dependents?

How many children under 18?

How many children over 18?

What is your marital status?

Add Dependent Spouse

Does your spouse need aid and attendance?

Add Dependent Parent(s)

How many dependent parents?

Step 1

Enter Your VA Disability Ratings

Add each of your service-connected disability percentages, including physical conditions, mental health conditions, and any other VA-rated disabilities. You can enter multiple conditions at once.

Step 2

VA-Accurate Calculation Logic

The calculator applies the official VA “whole person” formula, not simple addition. It also accounts for bilateral factors when you have paired disabilities (such as both arms or legs), ensuring an accurate combined VA disability rating.

Step 3

View Your Compensation Estimate

Instantly see:

  • Your combined VA disability percentage
  • An estimated monthly VA disability payment
  • Adjustments for eligible dependents, based on current VA compensation rates

Frequently Asked Questions About the VetValor VA Disability Calculator

This FAQ explains how the VetValor VA Disability Calculator works, how the VA combines disability ratings, and how dependents and bilateral factors affect estimated compensation. It’s designed to help you better understand your results and plan ahead with confidence.

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The VetValor VA Disability Calculator is a free online tool that helps you estimate your combined VA disability rating and monthly compensation using the same calculation logic used by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Yes. The VA uses a method known as the “whole person” theory, where each disability percentage is applied to the remaining, non-disabled portion of your rating. This calculator follows that same methodology.

VA disability ratings are not added together like regular math. For example, two 50% ratings do not equal 100%. The VA combines ratings sequentially, which often results in a lower combined percentage than expected.

Yes. If you have paired disabilities (such as both knees, both arms, or both feet), the calculator applies the bilateral factor when applicable to produce a more accurate estimate.

Absolutely. You can enter multiple service-connected conditions, and the calculator will combine them correctly into a single VA disability rating.

Yes. Based on your combined rating and eligible dependents, the calculator provides an estimated monthly VA disability compensation amount using current VA pay tables.

Yes. You can include: a spouse, dependent children, dependent parents.
These are factored into the compensation estimate where applicable.

No. This is an unofficial estimation tool. While it uses official VA calculation rules and compensation tables, only the VA can issue an official disability rating or payment decision.

Not always. This calculator provides a best-estimate based on the information you enter. Final ratings depend on VA medical exams, evidence, effective dates, and claim decisions.

Yes. Many veterans use the calculator to:

  • Understand how multiple ratings may combine
  • Estimate potential compensation
  • Plan financially before filing a claim or appeal

No. The calculator does not store or share your personal information. All calculations are performed instantly based on what you enter.

This tool is helpful for:

  • Veterans exploring VA disability benefits
  • Veterans preparing to file or appeal a claim
  • Caregivers and advocates assisting veterans