VA Disability Compensation Calculator (2025 Estimate)
This calculator provides an estimated monthly VA disability compensation amount. While official 2025 rates are typically released later in the year, this tool uses the most current 2024 rates, which are usually adjusted annually for Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA). This calculator helps veterans understand potential benefits based on their combined disability rating and dependency status.
Understanding VA Disability Compensation
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides monthly tax-free monetary benefits to veterans with service-connected disabilities. The amount of compensation a veteran receives depends primarily on two factors:
- Combined Disability Rating: This is a percentage assigned by the VA, reflecting the severity of a veteran's service-connected conditions. Ratings range from 0% to 100% in 10% increments. If a veteran has multiple service-connected disabilities, the VA uses a specific "combined rating" table to determine the overall percentage, which is not a simple sum.
- Dependency Status: For disability ratings of 30% or higher, additional compensation is provided for eligible dependents. These can include a spouse, dependent children (under 18, or between 18-23 and attending school), and dependent parents. Veterans with a 10% or 20% rating receive a flat rate regardless of dependents.
It's important to note that this calculator provides an estimate and does not account for all possible special monthly compensation (SMC) scenarios, such as Aid and Attendance (A&A) or Housebound benefits, which are awarded for specific, severe disabilities or circumstances. For a precise determination of your benefits, please consult with the VA or an accredited veterans service officer.
How to Use the Calculator
Select your combined disability rating, your marital status, and the number of eligible dependents. The calculator will then provide an estimated monthly compensation amount based on the 2024 VA disability compensation rates.
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var vaRates2024 = {
"10": { "single": 171.23 },
"20": { "single": 338.49 },
"30": {
"single": 524.31,
"married": 587.31,
"add_child_under_18": 30.00,
"add_child_18_23_school": 96.00,
"add_parent": 50.00
},
"40": {
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"married": 837.28,
"add_child_under_18": 38.00,
"add_child_18_23_school": 121.00,
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"50": {
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"add_child_under_18": 47.00,
"add_child_18_23_school": 150.00,
"add_parent": 79.00
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"60": {
"single": 1356.37,
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"add_child_under_18": 56.00,
"add_child_18_23_school": 179.00,
"add_parent": 94.00
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"70": {
"single": 1704.94,
"married": 1859.94,
"add_child_under_18": 65.00,
"add_child_18_23_school": 208.00,
"add_parent": 109.00
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"80": {
"single": 1988.71,
"married": 2164.71,
"add_child_under_18": 74.00,
"add_child_18_23_school": 237.00,
"add_parent": 124.00
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"90": {
"single": 2239.09,
"married": 2436.09,
"add_child_under_18": 83.00,
"add_child_18_23_school": 266.00,
"add_parent": 139.00
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"100": {
"single": 3737.85,
"married": 3943.49,
"add_child_under_18": 99.00,
"add_child_18_23_school": 318.00,
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function calculateVACompensation() {
var disabilityRating = document.getElementById("disabilityRating").value;
var maritalStatus = document.querySelector('input[name="maritalStatus"]:checked').value;
var numChildrenUnder18 = parseInt(document.getElementById("numChildrenUnder18").value);
var numChildren18_23 = parseInt(document.getElementById("numChildren18_23").value);
var numParents = parseInt(document.getElementById("numParents").value);
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if (!disabilityRating || isNaN(numChildrenUnder18) || isNaN(numChildren18_23) || isNaN(numParents)) {
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return;
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var ratingKey = disabilityRating.toString();
var totalCompensation = 0;
if (!vaRates2024[ratingKey]) {
resultDiv.innerHTML = "Invalid disability rating selected.";
return;
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// For 10% and 20% ratings, dependents do not increase compensation.
if (disabilityRating === "10" || disabilityRating === "20") {
totalCompensation = vaRates2024[ratingKey].single;
} else {
// For 30% and higher ratings, dependents affect compensation.
if (maritalStatus === "single") {
totalCompensation = vaRates2024[ratingKey].single;
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totalCompensation = vaRates2024[ratingKey].married;
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// Add for children under 18
if (numChildrenUnder18 > 0 && vaRates2024[ratingKey].add_child_under_18) {
totalCompensation += numChildrenUnder18 * vaRates2024[ratingKey].add_child_under_18;
}
// Add for children 18-23 in school
if (numChildren18_23 > 0 && vaRates2024[ratingKey].add_child_18_23_school) {
totalCompensation += numChildren18_23 * vaRates2024[ratingKey].add_child_18_23_school;
}
// Add for dependent parents
if (numParents > 0 && vaRates2024[ratingKey].add_parent) {
totalCompensation += numParents * vaRates2024[ratingKey].add_parent;
}
}
resultDiv.innerHTML = "$" + totalCompensation.toFixed(2) + " per month";
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