Step 1: Model your current rating
See how the VA combines multiple conditions and rounds compensation outcomes.
National VA Claim Planning Tool
VA Rating Calculator
Estimate combined ratings, monthly compensation impact, and the distance between your current rating and the next milestone. Use the calculator first, then plan the evidence you still need.
What the calculator helps you see
- Exact VA math-style combined rating estimates
- Compensation differences between your current and target rating
- Which evidence gaps are keeping you from the next increase
Step 2: Find the missing evidence
Compare your current documentation with the evidence typically needed for the next rating milestone.
Step 3: Turn the math into a plan
Use the result to decide whether you need records, a DBQ, a nexus letter, or a different claim path.
Calculator FAQ
Does the calculator replace official VA decisions?
No. The calculator is a planning tool. Only the VA assigns final disability ratings and effective dates.
Can this show why I am stuck below 100%?
Yes. It helps show how close you are to the next rating threshold so you can focus on the evidence gaps with the biggest impact.
What should I do after I use the calculator?
Review your results, compare them to your current medical documentation, and then decide whether you need records, a DBQ, a nexus letter, or a new claim strategy.