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Raw: 68.5% rounded to nearest 10

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The VA Combined Disability Rating Calculator helps veterans understand how the Department of Veterans Affairs calculates a combined disability rating when a veteran has multiple service-connected disabilities. The VA does not simply add individual ratings together — instead it uses the 'whole person' method, which applies each successive rating to the remaining healthy portion of the person. For example, if a veteran has a 50% rating and a 30% rating, the combined rating is not 80% — it is 50% + (30% × the remaining 50%) = 50% + 15% = 65%, which then rounds to the nearest 10% increment. This 'whole person' method means that no matter how many disabilities a veteran has, the combined rating can never reach 100% through addition alone. Understanding this calculation is essential because the disability rating determines monthly VA disability compensation payments, which range from $171.23/month for a 10% rating to $3,737.85/month for a 100% single veteran rating in 2024. The rating also determines eligibility for healthcare, education benefits, housing grants, automobile allowances, and other VA programs. A 70% or higher combined rating with unemployability may qualify a veteran for Total Disability Individual Unemployability (TDIU), which pays at the 100% rate even if the combined rating is below 100%. This calculator applies the VA's whole-person formula step by step, then rounds to the nearest 10%, to produce the expected combined rating.

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Combined Rating = 1 − (1 − Rating1) × (1 − Rating2) × ... × (1 − RatingN); Round to nearest 10%; Bilateral Factor: add 10% of combined bilateral rating for paired extremity disabilities

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สัญลักษณ์	ชื่อ	หน่วย	คำอธิบาย
Whole Person Method	Each rating	—	Each rating is applied to the remaining healthy percentage — not simply added
Bilateral Factor	A 10% increase	—	A 10% increase applied to the combined value when bilateral (paired limb) disabilities exist
TDIU	Total Disability Individual	—	Total Disability Individual Unemployability — pays at 100% rate when veteran cannot work due to service-connected disabilities
Schedular Rating	The rating assigned	VASRD	The rating assigned per the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD)

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1Step 1: List all service-connected disability ratings from highest to lowest.
2Step 2: Start with the highest rating — this is the first 'efficiency' of the whole person.
3Step 3: Multiply each successive rating by the remaining healthy percentage.
4Step 4: Sum all values.
5Step 5: Apply bilateral factor if applicable.
6Step 6: Round to the nearest 10% increment (5% rounds up).
7Step 7: Compare result to VA compensation tables for monthly payment.

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ตัวอย่าง 1Two disabilities: 50% + 30%

กำหนดให้:Rating 1: 50%; Rating 2: 30%

ผลลัพธ์:Combined: 50% + (30% × 50%) = 65% → rounds to 70%

Applying 30% to the remaining 50% healthy = 15%. Total = 65%. VA rounds to nearest 10%, so 65% rounds up to 70%.

ตัวอย่าง 2Three disabilities: 40% + 20% + 10%

กำหนดให้:Rating 1: 40%; Rating 2: 20%; Rating 3: 10%

ผลลัพธ์:40% + (20% × 60%) = 52%; + (10% × 48%) = 56.8% → rounds to 60%

Step by step: 40 + 12 = 52; 10% of remaining 48 = 4.8; total = 56.8%, rounds to 60%.

ตัวอย่าง 3Bilateral factor example

กำหนดให้:Left knee 30%, Right knee 20% (bilateral)

ผลลัพธ์:Combined bilateral: 44%; Bilateral factor adds 4.4%; Total: 48.4% → rounds to 50%

When paired limb disabilities exist, VA adds 10% of the combined bilateral value before the overall combination.

ตัวอย่าง 4TDIU eligibility check

กำหนดให้:Single disability at 60% OR combined 70% with one at 40%; veteran unable to work

ผลลัพธ์:Qualifies for TDIU at 100% compensation rate

Veterans with a single disability rated 60%+ or combined 70%+ (with at least one at 40%) who cannot maintain substantially gainful employment may qualify for TDIU — paid at the 100% compensation rate.

ตัวอย่าง 5Four disabilities near 100%

กำหนดให้:70% + 30% + 20% + 10%

ผลลัพธ์:Combined: ~86% → rounds to 90%

70 + (30×30%) = 79; + (20×21%) = 83.2; + (10×16.8%) = 84.9% → rounds to 90%. Demonstrates how the whole-person method prevents reaching 100% through addition.

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Calculating combined VA disability rating from multiple conditions, representing an important application area for the Va Disability Rating in professional and analytical contexts where accurate va disability rating calculations directly support informed decision-making, strategic planning, and performance optimization

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Determining monthly compensation at each rating level, representing an important application area for the Va Disability Rating in professional and analytical contexts where accurate va disability rating calculations directly support informed decision-making, strategic planning, and performance optimization

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Evaluating TDIU eligibility for unemployable veterans, representing an important application area for the Va Disability Rating in professional and analytical contexts where accurate va disability rating calculations directly support informed decision-making, strategic planning, and performance optimization

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Planning appeals for increased ratings, representing an important application area for the Va Disability Rating in professional and analytical contexts where accurate va disability rating calculations directly support informed decision-making, strategic planning, and performance optimization

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Veterans with a 100% P&T (Permanent and Total) rating have their disability

Veterans with a 100% P&T (Permanent and Total) rating have their disability declared permanent, protecting them from future rating reductions. Veterans with less than P&T status may face periodic re-examinations. Certain severe disabilities (e.g., loss of both legs) qualify for Special Monthly Compensation above the 100% rate.. In the Va Disability Rating, this scenario requires additional caution when interpreting va disability rating results. The standard formula may not fully account for all factors present in this edge case, and supplementary analysis or expert consultation may be warranted. Professional best practice involves documenting assumptions, running sensitivity analyses, and cross-referencing results with alternative methods when va disability rating calculations fall into non-standard territory.

In time-sensitive va disability rating applications of the Va Disability

In time-sensitive va disability rating applications of the Va Disability Rating, temporal context significantly affects input validity. Values measured at different time points may not be directly comparable, and historical va disability rating data may not accurately predict future conditions. Professional va disability rating users should ensure all inputs correspond to the same reference period and consider how changing conditions might affect calculated result reliability over time. Seasonal variations, market cycles, and trending va disability rating factors may all influence appropriate input selection.

When using the Va Disability Rating for comparative va disability rating

When using the Va Disability Rating for comparative va disability rating analysis across scenarios, consistent input measurement methodology is essential. Variations in how va disability rating inputs are measured, estimated, or rounded introduce systematic biases compounding through the calculation. For meaningful va disability rating comparisons, establish standardized measurement protocols, document assumptions, and consider whether result differences reflect genuine variations or measurement artifacts. Cross-validation against independent data sources strengthens confidence in comparative findings.

Reference Table

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Combined Rating	Monthly Compensation (Single, 2024)	With Spouse
10%	$171.23	$185.23
30%	$524.31	$586.31
50%	$1,075.16	$1,175.16
70%	$1,716.28	$1,862.28
100%	$3,737.85	$3,946.25

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What is Total Disability Individual Unemployability (TDIU)?

TDIU allows veterans who cannot work due to service-connected disabilities to be compensated at the 100% rate even if their combined rating is below 100%. Eligibility generally requires a single rating of 60%+ or combined 70%+ with at least one rating at 40%, plus inability to maintain substantially gainful employment.

How does VA rating affect other benefits?

VA rating levels unlock various benefits thresholds: 10%+ qualifies for VA healthcare; 30%+ adds additional compensation for dependents; 50%+ provides CHAMPVA healthcare for dependents; 100% or TDIU provides free VA healthcare (Priority Group 1), commissary access, education benefits, property tax exemptions in many states, and waiver of VA funding fee on home loans.

What is the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities?

The VASRD (38 CFR Part 4) is the regulatory schedule that assigns disability percentages to specific medical conditions. Each condition has a diagnostic code with defined rating criteria at 0%, 10%, 20%, etc. The ratings are based on how severely the condition affects the veteran's average industrial impairment — their ability to work.

How long does a VA disability claim take?

VA disability claims processing times average 100–125 days as of 2024, though complex claims or appeals can take significantly longer. Veterans can track claim status at va.gov. If a claim is denied, veterans can file a Notice of Disagreement and pursue the appeals process through the Board of Veterans Appeals.

How does the VA round combined disability ratings?

The VA rounds the calculated combined disability rating to the nearest 10%. If the resulting percentage ends in 5 or more, it rounds up to the next higher multiple of 10. For example, a calculated combined rating of 65% would round up to 70%, whereas a 64% rating would round down to 60%. This final rounded percentage determines the veteran's compensation tier.

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!Adding ratings linearly instead of using the whole-person method. Not applying for all eligible service-connected conditions, leaving compensation on the table. Not pursuing TDIU when eligible — missing the 100% compensation rate despite a lower combined rating.
!Using inconsistent units across input fields — mixing metric and imperial values without conversion leads to incorrect va disability rating results.
!Rounding intermediate calculation steps too aggressively — carry full precision through the calculation and only round the final output to avoid compounding errors.

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File a fully developed claim (FDC) with complete medical evidence, buddy statements, and a nexus letter from a physician connecting your condition to service. FDCs are processed faster than standard claims. Organizations like DAV, VFW, and American Legion provide free VSO (Veterans Service Organization) assistance with claims.

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The VA disability rating system was established after World War I in 1921 to provide compensation for veterans injured in service. The Schedule for Rating Disabilities has been updated numerous times since then, most recently with significant reforms under the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act (2019) and the PACT Act (2022), which expanded eligibility for toxic exposure conditions.

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