2026 VA Disability Rating & Compensation Estimator

Select your rated conditions, add your dependents, and (optionally) Special Monthly Compensation (SMC-K). We’ll estimate your combined rating and 2026 monthly compensation. This tool does not replace official VA math or legal advice.

Step 1

Add each rated condition

Choose the body region and percentage for one condition at a time, then click Add Condition. Repeat until all current ratings are entered.

Condition / body region

Percentage

Conditions added:

We apply the bilateral factor when there is at least one qualifying condition on the left and right sides of the same type of extremity (arms, legs, upper or lower radiculopathy).

Step 2

Tell us about your household

Marital status (for VA purposes)

Single / No spouse for VA benefits Spouse qualifies as a dependent

Dependent children (under age 18)

Schoolchildren 18–23 (in approved program)

Dependent parents

VA only pays extra for dependents at 30% and above. At 10% or 20%, dependents do not change the monthly payment.

Step 3

Optional: Special Monthly Compensation (SMC-K)

SMC-K (anatomical loss or loss of use) Adds an extra flat amount to your regular monthly pay if you qualify. For 2026, the estimated SMC-K rate is about $139.87/month.

This SMC-K value is based on 2026 VA projections and is for education only— it doesn’t replace the official VA pay tables.

Step 4

Calculate your rating & monthly estimate

When your conditions, dependents, and SMC-K choice are set, click below to estimate your 2026 benefits.

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Est. Combined

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Note: This tool uses the 2026 VA disability pay tables and a simplified version of VA math with the bilateral factor and SMC-K add-on. It is for education only and is not official VA math, legal advice, or a guarantee of any outcome.