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VA Compensation Calculator

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VA Compensation Calculator

par Ian Marrero Falcon

v1.26.6 4 Mo Universel 4+

Description

Accurately calculate your VA combined disability rating, estimated monthly compensation, and retroactive backpay using the official VA math from 38 CFR 4.25, 4.26, and 3.31.
WHAT IT DOES
Enter your service-connected disabilities and their ratings. The app combines them using the same method the VA uses — not simple addition — and shows your official combined rating along with your estimated monthly compensation. Track pending claims, see what your rating could be if approved, calculate retroactive backpay across rating timelines, and configure Special Monthly Compensation when applicable.
KEY FEATURES
- VA Combined Ratings Calculator using the official VA formula
- Bilateral Factor support for disabilities affecting both sides of the body (left knee + right knee, etc.)
- Backpay Calculator — estimate retroactive compensation across a timeline of rating changes, with full COLA-boundary handling per 38 CFR 3.31
- Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) — supports SMC-K, S, L, R1, and R2 with accurate stacking rules
- Track Rated, Pending, and Denied claims separately
- Projected Rating calculator — see what your combined rating could be if pending claims are approved
- Compensation rate tables for 2018 through 2026 with annual COLA adjustments
- Dependent-based compensation for spouse, children, and parents
- Spouse Aid & Attendance support
- Step-by-step calculation breakdown showing exactly how your rating is calculated
- Share your breakdown with privacy options to redact disability names, hide dependents, or include pending claims
- Filter and sort disabilities by name, percentage, or status
- Built-in links to r/VeteransBenefits and the Veterans Benefits Knowledge Base for community support
BUILT FOR VETERANS
- 100% free with no ads, no accounts, and no data collection
- All data stays on your device — nothing is uploaded or shared
- Clean interface designed for both iPhone and iPad
- Accurate to VA regulations (38 CFR 4.25, 4.26, and 3.31)
WHO IS THIS FOR?
- Veterans exploring what their combined rating could be
- Veterans tracking pending claims and what-if scenarios
- Veterans adding a new claim and wondering how it affects their overall rating
- Veterans estimating backpay from a recent rating decision or upcoming retroactive award
- Veterans receiving Special Monthly Compensation
- Anyone helping a veteran understand their disability compensation
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.

Nouveautés (v1.26.6)

This is a big update — new tools, new tracking, new privacy features, and a refreshed layout.

NEW TOOLS
• Claim Tracker — track upcoming C&P exams, hearings, deadlines, and decision dates with optional reminders
• What If? Scenario — interactively explore how rating changes affect your combined rating and monthly compensation
• 38 CFR Diagnostic Codes — searchable reference covering ~300 codes across 15 body systems
• TDIU support — new schedular Eligibility Check, plus a Settings toggle to pay at the 100% rate when granted
• Save as PDF — export your Compensation Breakdown or Backpay results as a styled PDF for VSOs, attorneys, or your records
• Notes per disability — track effective dates, decision letter references, or symptom history
• Diagnostic-code search when adding a disability — fills the name and suggests common ratings (tinnitus auto-fills at 10%)

PRIVACY & APPEARANCE
• Biometric lock — optionally require Face ID or Touch ID to open the app
• Saved data is now encrypted while your device is locked (iOS Complete File Protection)
• Dark Mode — System / Light / Dark in Settings → Appearance

LAYOUT REFRESH
• Per-screen Help (?) and Settings (gear) icons in the top-right of every screen
• Dedicated Help screen — How to Use, What's New, Support & Community, Rate & Review, and Tip Jar in one place
• New Calculators & References section on the main screen — Backpay, Pay Date Predictor, Combined Ratings Table, Healthcare Priority Group, Future COLA Estimator, CRDP / CRSC, plus the new tools above
• Search bar and new sort options on the Disabilities screen
• Quick orientation sheet on first launch and after this update

TIP JAR
• Four optional tip tiers ($2 / $5 / $10 / $20) if you'd like to support development. The app stays free and ad-free forever; tipping unlocks no features.

ALSO
• Backpay now accepts future dates for projecting retroactive pay
• Sorting Disabilities no longer reorders your saved list
• Backpay screen reworded for clarity
• Various small UI improvements and bug fixes