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VA Combined Rating Calculator

Calculate your combined disability rating using VA math

Disability Entries

Condition Name

Rating %

Bilateral?

VA Rating Scale Reference

Rating	Monthly (2026)	Description
0%	$0.00	Service-connected, no compensation
10%	$171.23	Minimal impairment
20%	$338.49	Occupational impairment
30%	$524.31	Definite occupational impairment
40%	$755.96	Severe occupational impairment
50%	$1,075.48	Considerable occupational impairment
60%	$1,416.85	Substantially limiting
70%	$1,785.03	Unable to maintain substantially gainful employment
80%	$2,076.21	Extremely limiting
90%	$2,340.40	Very severe impairment
100%	$3,831.30	Total disability — P&T eligible

Rates shown are for veterans with no dependents. Add dependent allowance for spouse/children. Source: VA.gov 2026 compensation rates.

Secondary Conditions Finder

Common secondary conditions linked to primary service-connected diagnoses

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Buddy Statement Template Generator

Generate credible buddy statements to support your claim

Statement Details

Your Name

Buddy's Name (person signing)

Relationship to Veteran

Service Connection Context

Specific Behaviors Observed (optional)

Timeframe of Observation

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What Makes a Strong Buddy Statement?

✓ Be specific and concrete — "He couldn't sleep more than 2 hours at a time" beats "He has trouble sleeping."

✓ Describe observable behaviors — Not your opinion. What did you actually see, hear, or witness?

✓ Establish a timeframe — When did you first notice? How long have you known the veteran?

✓ Describe functional impact — How does the condition affect daily life, work, or relationships?

✗ Avoid medical opinions — Don't diagnose or speculate about medical causation.

✗ Avoid vague generalities — "He seems different" without specifics carries little weight.

VA Combined Rating Calculator

Calculate your combined disability rating using VA math

Disability Entries

VA Rating Scale Reference

Secondary Conditions Finder

Common secondary conditions linked to primary service-connected diagnoses

Select Your Primary Condition

Common Secondary Conditions

Buddy Statement Template Generator

Generate credible buddy statements to support your claim

Statement Details

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What Makes a Strong Buddy Statement?

Rating Decision Parser

Paste your VA rating decision notice — get a plain-English summary

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Decision Summary

Extracted Key Sections