Free calculators and checklists built on the official VA rules — real 38 CFR math, current 2026 rates, no signup required.
See your real combined rating with the exact 38 CFR §4.25 "whole person" math shown step by step — including the bilateral factor. Why 50% + 30% isn't 80%.
Calculate my rating →Estimate the retroactive lump sum the VA owes you from your effective date forward — and why the effective date is your biggest lever.
Estimate my back pay →Check whether your ratings meet the schedular 60/70 rule for TDIU — paid at the 100% rate even without a 100% rating.
Check my eligibility →Work through the 9 steps of a well-built VA claim — evidence, nexus, effective date — and see what's still missing before you file.
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