Overview

The VA Disability Calculator helps veterans calculate their combined VA disability rating using the official formula from 38 CFR 4.25 and 4.26. It estimates monthly compensation based on 2025 and 2026 rate tables, shows both raw and VA-rounded percentages, and keeps all data stored locally on your device. Available on iPhone and iPad. No ads, no accounts, no data collection.

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Key Features

Official VA Math Engine Combines multiple disability ratings step-by-step using the VA Combined Ratings Table, not simple addition.

Bilateral Factor Support Automatically applies the 10% bilateral factor when both sides of an extremity are rated (left knee + right knee, etc.) per 38 CFR 4.26.

Accurate Compensation Estimates Accounts for spouse, spouse Aid & Attendance, parents (0–2), children under 18, and children 18–24 in school.

Compensation Breakdown Step-by-step calculation transparency showing exactly how your rating is combined and your compensation is determined.

Shareable Breakdown Share your rating breakdown with privacy options to redact disability names and hide dependent information.

Dependents Manager Tracks marital status, spouse A&A, parent dependents, and children with links to official VA resources.

Year Selector Supports 2025 and 2026 COLA rates (2.8% increase) with future update capability.

100% Private All data stays on your device. Nothing is uploaded or shared. No accounts, no ads, no tracking.

Screenshots

Home screen showing combined VA rating Disabilities list with bilateral conditions Dependent information screen Compensation breakdown with step-by-step calculation Share options with privacy redaction Saved data viewer with JSON export About screen with changelog and usage guide Settings screen with data management
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Version History

v1.26.2 — March 2026

  • Share your rating breakdown with privacy options to redact disability names and hide dependent info
  • Cleaner Compensation Breakdown with less clutter and clearer wording
  • Smarter input validation when adding disabilities
  • Fixed breakdown showing incorrect combined percentage before rounding

v1.26.1 — March 2026

  • Redesigned bilateral condition entry — each side entered individually for more accurate tracking
  • Bilateral factor only applied when both sides of an extremity group are present
  • Fixed compensation calculation for children ages 18–24 in school
  • Fixed issue where deleting a condition could remove the wrong entry

v1.26.0 — May 2025

  • Enhanced settings with JSON data viewer
  • 2026 COLA rate support (2.8% increase)
  • Bilateral factor support (38 CFR 4.26)
  • Improved calculation accuracy

Disclaimer

This app is not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. It is an independent tool for estimation purposes only. Always verify your rating and compensation with the VA directly.

Privacy First All data stays on your device and under your control.

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Support

For support or to report issues with the app, use the Contact page.