VETERAN CLAIMS GUIDE
Combined Rating Estimator
See how individual VA disability ratings combine, with a step-by-step explanation of the whole-person method.
Your Individual Ratings
Enter the individual percentages in your decision. This estimate uses the standard combined-rating method.
Educational estimate, not an award determination. Does not calculate the bilateral factor, special monthly compensation, TDIU, or monthly payments. VA’s official decision controls. Entries are not saved.
WHY RATINGS DON’T JUST ADD UP
Each Rating Applies To What Remains.
VA combines ratings from highest to lowest. Each additional rating applies to the portion that is still considered efficient, then the final combined value is rounded to the nearest 10.
- 150% Individual Rating
Start with 50% disabled and 50% remaining.
- 230% Individual Rating
50% combined + 30% of the remaining 50% = 65% (rounded to a whole number).
For example, 50% and 30% combine to 65%, which rounds to 70%.