1. What Is VA Disability Percentage?

The VA Disability Percentage represents the combined rating of all service-connected disabilities for a veteran. It determines the amount of monthly compensation a veteran receives from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

2. How The Calculator Works

The calculator uses the VA's combined rating formula:

Where:

• \( r \) — Individual disability rating percentage
• \( \prod \) — Product of all (1 - r/100) terms

Explanation: The VA doesn't simply add percentages. Instead, they calculate remaining efficiency after each disability and then combine them multiplicatively.

3. Importance Of Accurate Calculation

Details: Accurate calculation is crucial as it affects monthly compensation amounts, healthcare benefits, and other veteran benefits. The VA rounds to the nearest 10% for compensation purposes.

4. Using The Calculator

Tips: Enter each service-connected disability rating as a percentage (0-100). Add as many ratings as needed. The calculator will compute the combined percentage according to VA rules.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Why doesn't the VA just add the percentages?
A: The VA system accounts for the concept that disabilities affect the whole person, and additional disabilities have a diminishing effect on remaining capacity.

Q2: How does the VA round the final percentage?
A: The VA rounds to the nearest 10% (e.g., 84% becomes 80%, 85% becomes 90%).

Q3: What about bilateral factors?
A: Bilateral conditions (affecting both arms, legs, etc.) receive special consideration in VA math that this calculator doesn't account for.

Q4: What's the maximum combined rating?
A: The maximum is 100%, though due to VA math, it's possible to have over 95% combined rating and be paid at the 100% rate.

Q5: How often should I recalculate my rating?
A: Recalculate whenever you receive a new disability rating decision from the VA or if your conditions change significantly.