The VA Disability Calculator is an online tool that estimates the disability compensation a veteran may receive from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Since VA disability ratings range from 0% to 100% and affect monthly benefits, this calculator helps simplify the process of understanding your total disability rating.
Disabilities
Family
Your Monthly Payment From The VA
If approved & based on the criteria you selected
Your Estimated Monthly VA Payment
Based on the information you provided, this is your approximate monthly benefit. This calculator does not guarantee eligibility or exact payment amounts.
Why Use a VA Disability Calculator?
If you have multiple service-connected disabilities, the VA doesn’t simply add the ratings together. Instead, it uses a specific formula to combine them, which can be confusing. The calculator automates this math, giving you an estimated overall rating and potential monthly compensation.
How the Calculator Works
- Start with your highest disability rating.
- The calculator applies each additional rating to the remaining non-disabled percentage.
- It combines these to give a total disability percentage.
For example, if you have a 50% rating and a 30% rating, the combined rating is not 80% but about 65%.
Using the Calculator Effectively
- Use your official VA disability ratings.
- Input each rating separately.
- Remember, the result is an estimate, not an official VA decision.
Where to Find a VA Disability Calculator
Many veteran service organizations offer free calculators online, including VA.gov and groups like Disabled American Veterans (DAV).