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VA Disability Compensation is a tax-free monetary benefit paid to veterans with disabilities that are the result of a disease or injury incurred or aggravated during active military service.
The calculator uses the VA compensation formula:
Where:
Explanation: The compensation is calculated by multiplying the disability rating percentage (converted to decimal) by the established monthly payment rate.
Details: Accurate compensation calculation helps veterans understand their entitled benefits, plan their finances, and ensure they receive the correct amount based on their disability rating and dependency status.
Tips: Enter the combined disability rating as a percentage (0-100%) and the corresponding monthly payment rate in USD. Both values must be valid non-negative numbers.
Q1: How is the combined disability rating calculated?
A: Combined ratings use VA's special formula that doesn't simply add percentages. Each additional disability is calculated based on remaining ability rather than simple addition.
Q2: What factors affect the payment rate?
A: Payment rates vary based on disability percentage, number of dependents (spouse, children), and additional allowances for dependent parents or special circumstances.
Q3: Are there different payment rates for veterans with dependents?
A: Yes, VA provides higher payment rates for veterans with spouses, children, or dependent parents. Rates are adjusted annually for cost-of-living increases.
Q4: How often are VA disability payments made?
A: VA disability compensation is paid monthly, typically on the first business day of each month for the previous month's benefit.
Q5: Can disability ratings change over time?
A: Yes, ratings can be increased, decreased, or maintained based on periodic re-evaluations or new evidence of changed disability conditions.