CALCULATE YOUR COMBINED
VA DISABILITY RATING
VA disability percentages are not simply added together. Enter your service-connected ratings and see your estimated combined VA disability rating — calculated using the official VA Math method.
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YOUR SERVICE-CONNECTED RATINGS
Calculates instantly — no button press needed. Results update as you enter ratings.
HOW VA MATH WORKS
- Disabilities are sorted from highest to lowest rating.
- The highest rating is applied to 100 "whole person" units, leaving a remainder.
- Each subsequent rating applies only to the remaining efficiency — not the full 100.
- All disabled portions are summed, then rounded to the nearest 10%.
- This is why two 50% ratings do not equal 100% — they combine to 75%, rounded to 80%.
Select a rating to begin
Choose a rating percentage for any disability on the left. Your combined VA rating will calculate instantly — no button press, no personal information required.
What This Calculator Cannot Tell You
Bilateral Factor
If you have disabilities affecting both arms or both legs, the VA applies a bilateral factor that can increase your combined rating.
Dependent Adjustments
Veterans with spouses, children, or dependent parents receive higher monthly compensation. Rates shown here are for a single veteran.
SMC (Special Monthly Compensation)
Some veterans may qualify for additional Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) above the standard rate. SMC eligibility requires individual factual analysis and is not estimated by this calculator.
TDIU (Total Disability)
Even below 100%, you may qualify for TDIU — paid at the 100% rate — if your disabilities prevent substantially gainful employment.
Evidence & Nexus
Your actual rating depends on the strength of your medical evidence and nexus letters, not just the claimed percentages.
VA Adjudication
The VA may assign different individual ratings than expected. An accredited claims agent can help you build the strongest possible claim.
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER
This calculator is provided for general educational and informational purposes only. Results are estimates and are not an official determination by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. VA makes all final determinations regarding disability evaluations, combined ratings, dependency benefits, effective dates, and compensation. Use of this calculator does not create a representative-client relationship with Hope Legal Services.
Hope Legal Services is not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and is not affiliated with VA.
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