r/VeteransBenefits

Did the VA change the website?

Yes, the VA has changed its website and the location of this critical document; the official letter listing all your service-connected disabilities is now generated as a **VA Benefit Summary Letter** through the VA.gov or the VA mobile app. To obtain the comprehensive letter, you must specifically select the option for "**Service-connected disabilities**" in the letter customization menu, which will then produce a document detailing each condition, its effective date, and your combined evaluation percentage, serving as formal verification under **38 CFR 3.326** regarding the evidence of record. If the generated letter is incomplete or inaccurate, it may indicate a systemic error or a pending claim affecting your master record, and you should immediately request a correction by contacting the VA at 1-800-827-1000 or through a **Request for a Decision Review** (Higher-Level Review or Supplemental Claim) to rectify the file, as established in *Buchanan v. Nicholson*, which holds the VA responsible for maintaining an accurate claims file. Your actionable next steps are: 1) Log into VA.gov, access the "Get your VA benefit letters" tool, and ensure you check ONLY the "Service-connected disabilities" box to generate the correct letter; 2) If the issue persists, download all your **Rating Decisions** (available in the "Claims" section) to cross-reference; and 3) If discrepancies remain, contact a **Veterans Service Organization (VSO)** accredited under **38 CFR 14.628** to help you formally dispute the record and secure a complete *Benefit Summary Letter*, which is the VA's authoritative snapshot of your awarded disabilities.

*This information is for educational purposes to assist in understanding VA processes and is not intended as legal, medical, or official benefits advice.*

What would this rating pay you? (2026 rates)

Official 2026 VA monthly compensation, including the 2.8% COLA increase.

per month ·  per year, tax-free

Dependent add-ons start at a 30% rating. Child-only and dependent-parent rates: see the full 2026 pay chart.

2026 base rates, all ratings (veteran alone)
RatingMonthly (2026, incl. 2.8% COLA)
10%$180.42
20%$356.66
30%$552.47
40%$795.84
50%$1,132.90
60%$1,435.02
70%$1,808.45
80%$2,102.15
90%$2,362.30
100%$3,938.58
See your full claim picture — free
Free VetAid tool

Does your rating decision hold up under a real audit?

Upload your decision letter and C&P exams — VetAid's analyzer reads the full file, checks every examiner statement word-for-word against your records, and shows which arguments for a higher rating actually hold. Free, and we never take a cut of your back pay.

Analyze my claim free →

Need a deeper analysis?

Our AI checks your situation against outcome data from 1,300,000+ Board of Veterans' Appeals (BVA) decisions (2009–2025).

Analyze Your Claim Free
← Back to all questions
Disclaimer: VetAid is not a law firm, medical practice, or Veterans Service Organization. This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal, medical, or professional advice. Consult with a qualified VA-accredited attorney or your VSO representative. Veterans Crisis Line: 988 (press 1).