Free VA calculators
VA back-pay calculators and disability rate tools
Explore possible compensation differences, understand current monthly rates, and see the assumptions behind each estimate before purchasing a review.
Interactive estimate
VA Back-Pay Calculator
Compare a current rating with a possible corrected rating and estimate the difference over a selected period using current compensation rates.
Calculate possible back payCurrent rate reference
2026 VA Disability Rates
Review current Veteran-alone base rates and follow official VA links for dependent compensation and special monthly compensation.
View the rate tablesVA math, step by step
VA Combined Rating Calculator
Enter each condition's rating to see how VA combines them under 38 CFR 4.25, including the bilateral factor for arms and legs.
Calculate my combined ratingAudiogram to rating
VA Hearing Loss Rating Calculator
Enter your exam's thresholds and speech scores to see the rating under VA's hearing tables, including the exceptional patterns.
Calculate my hearing ratingWhat these tools can—and cannot—show
The calculators provide educational scenarios, not benefit predictions. Actual payments can change with effective dates, historical rate adjustments, dependents, bilateral factors, staged ratings, offsets, prior payments, and the evidence VA accepts.