Our VA compensation calculator, updated for 2026, is an easy way to find out how much you may be eligible for in monthly disability payments, with fast and free estimates based on your combined disability rating and dependents.
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Are you a U.S. veteran with one or more service-connected disability ratings? Use our quick and easy VA calculator to estimate your combined disability rating and monthly payment. Simply enter some basic information about your individual ratings, where your injuries are located, and your dependents, and the VA rating calculator will provide you with a personalized estimate on demand. TDIU (Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability) and SMC (Special Monthly Compensation) may apply.
Results are based on VA math and pay tables for 2026. Please note that our VA disability rating calculator is not intended for use by CHAMPVA (Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs) or DIC (Dependency and Indemnity Compensation) recipients, and that the VA makes all final decisions on disability ratings and compensation.
How to Use the VA Rating & Payment Calculator
Step One: Add Disability Rating(s)
You can enter as many as necessary. For extremity disabilities, click the area of the body first, then pick the percent. For non-extremity disabilities, skip the extremity buttons and just pick the percent.
Step Two: Add Dependents
We’ll need some basic info on their relationship to you (kid, spouse, parent). For children, we’ll also need to know if they’re under 18 or between the ages of 18 and 23.
Step Three: View Results
Using the information above, the VA combined rating calculator will provide you with an estimated combined disability rating and monthly payment amount.
What Your Results Mean
We’ve updated the data from our 2026 VA disability calculator to reflect current VA math and pay rates.
Your Combined Disability Rating
The VA takes a whole-person approach to ratings, meaning your combined rating isn’t just an addition of two or more percentages. Instead, the VA starts with your highest rating and applies subsequent ratings to your “healthy” percentage (i.e. the 60% remaining with a 40% disability rating). They then round to the nearest 10%.
Your Estimated Monthly Payment
Your estimated monthly payment is based on a number of factors:
- Combined rating: The higher your combined VA disability rating, the more you are eligible for in monthly compensation.
- Dependents: Having a dependent child (or children), spouse, and/or parent(s) increases monthly pay for veterans with a 30% disability rating or higher.
- Bilateral Factor: If your disability affects both arms or both legs, or if it affects your skeletal muscles, 10% is added to your total disability rating, and your payment goes up.
Monthly payments are increased for those with TDIU (Total Disability Individual Unemployability) or SMC (Special Monthly Compensation). If one or both of these apply to you, make sure to note that when entering information in the calculator.
How Disability Compensation Works
The VA offers monthly, tax-free compensation to qualifying veterans who suffered a new or worsened disability during service. Payment amounts are set yearly by the VA and are determined based on disability rating(s) and dependent status. The VA makes all final decisions on compensation eligibility and amounts.
Compensation estimates are based on official 2026 pay tables, which can be found at VA.gov. You can also find 2025 past rates for historical comparison.
Need Help Increasing Your Rating or Filing an Appeal?
Our VA-focused law firm is here for you, offering dedicated support for strengthening VA disability claims and appealing past denials. Contact us for a free, no-obligation consultation, and let’s work together to get you the compensation you deserve as an injured veteran.
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