Calculate your combined VA disability rating and estimated monthly tax-free compensation.
Your Disability Ratings
Add each service-connected condition and its VA rating percentage. The VA uses the "whole person" method — not simple addition.
Results
Whole-person method: The VA does NOT add percentages. Instead, it applies each rating to the remaining "able-bodied" percentage. Example: 50% rating leaves 50% remaining. A second 30% rating applies to that 50%, giving 15% more disability. Combined = 50% + 15% = 65%, rounded to 70%.
Rounding rule: Results ending in 1–4 round down; 5–9 round up to the nearest 10%. Under 10% rounds to 0% or 10%.
Compensation rates: 2026 VA rates. Amounts increase with rating level and number of dependents. Compensation is tax-free federal income.
Note: TDIU (Individual Unemployability) may allow 100% compensation at lower combined ratings. Consult a VSO for your specific case.
⚠️ This calculator provides estimates only. Official VA ratings are determined by the VA after review of medical evidence. Consult a Veterans Service Organization (VSO) or VA-accredited attorney for your specific situation.