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Know what your VA ratings add up to.

The VA doesn't add disability ratings together. Each one applies to what's left after the last, then the total rounds to the nearest 10. Enter your ratings to see your combined rating and monthly pay, with every step shown.

Every figure on this site is checked against the VA rating schedule (38 CFR Part 4) and VA.gov by the Truth Veteran Benefits Desk.

Combined rating

Full calculator with bilateral ratings
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Ratings, highest firstHatched: efficiency that remains
Exact combined value
68.5%
Your VA rating
70%
Remaining efficiency
31.5%
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Veteran hats, gifts, and service-era gear

Clean two-line embroidery on Yupoong dad hats and mesh-back truckers, plus Comfort Colors heavyweight cotton tees, mugs, and stickers.

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Most searched · 87 headwear piecesVeteran HatsEmbroidered Yupoong 6245CM chino twill dad hats, 6606 mesh-back trucker caps, and 1501KC ribbed knit beanies across every service era and veteran design.Shop veteran hats →One-size & apparel · Full gift catalogGifts for VeteransAdjustable embroidered caps, ceramic coffee mugs, kiss-cut vinyl stickers, Comfort Colors heavyweight tees, and fleece hoodies built for practical gifting.Shop veteran gifts →Heavyweight & everyday cottonVeteran ShirtsGarment-dyed Comfort Colors 1717 heavyweight tees, ring-spun cotton tees, long-sleeve shirts, and embroidered polos for year-round wear.Shop veteran shirts →Family & milestone giftsGifts for a Veteran Dad or GrandpaVeteran Dad and Veteran Grandpa hats, shirts, mugs, and stickers designed for Father’s Day, Veterans Day, birthdays, and retirement.Shop dad & grandpa gifts →
Dark blue Vietnam Veteran embroidered dad hat resting on a folded black Vietnam Veteran tee
Vietnam Veteran1955–1975
Embroidered dad hat, mesh-back trucker & heavyweight tee
Khaki Gulf War Veteran embroidered dad hat on a folded moss green Gulf War Veteran tee
Gulf War Veteran1990–Present
Desert Shield, Desert Storm & Southwest Asia service
Moss and khaki Post-9/11 Veteran trucker hat on a folded black Post-9/11 Veteran tee
Post-9/11 Veteran2001–Present
OEF, OIF, OND & post-September 11 active service
Dark blue and white Korean War Veteran trucker hat on a folded khaki Korean War Veteran tee
Korean War Veteran1950–1955
Embroidered dad hat, mesh-back trucker & heavyweight tee
Black Cold War Veteran embroidered dad hat on a folded khaki Cold War Veteran tee
Cold War Veteran1945–1991
Strategic deterrence & overseas garrison service
Dark blue Veteran Compass embroidered dad hat on a fence post at sunrise
Veteran Stars & Compass HatsAll Service Eras
Not sure when they served? Clean typography for any era

How the VA rates common conditions

Diagnostic codes and rating steps from 38 CFR Part 4. All condition guides · Download 53-condition checklist (PDF)

ConditionDiagnostic codePossible ratings
Tinnitus626010%
Sleep apnea68470, 30, 50, 100%
PTSD94110, 10, 30, 50, 70, 100%
Migraines81000, 10, 30, 50%
Hearing loss61000 to 100%, from audiometric tables
Sciatica852010, 20, 40, 60, 80%
Back pain (lumbosacral strain)523710, 20, 40, 50, 100%
Knee pain (limitation of motion)52600, 10, 20, 30%

Combined rating calculator

Calculate your combined VA disability rating using 38 CFR 4.25 non-additive math, the bilateral factor under 38 CFR 4.26, and rounding rules.

Back pay estimator

Estimate your VA disability back pay based on 38 CFR 3.400 effective date rules, 38 U.S.C. 5111 payment start timing, and historical annual COLA increases.

PACT Act conditions

Comprehensive guide to PACT Act presumptive conditions. Review the full list of recognized burn pit cancers, respiratory illnesses, locations, and dates.