The VA Disability Calculator is an essential tool for veterans seeking to determine their combined disability rating from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This rating plays a crucial role in determining the amount of disability compensation a veteran is entitled to receive. Understanding how to calculate and combine multiple disability ratings is key for veterans navigating the VA benefits system.
The VA uses a percentage scale from 0% to 100% in increments of 10% to measure the extent of a veteran's service-connected disabilities. Each percentage represents how much a disability decreases a veteran's overall health and ability to function. A 0% rating indicates a disability that doesn’t warrant compensation, while a 100% rating signifies total disability.