Free VA calculators
VA back-pay calculators and disability rate tools
Explore possible compensation differences, understand current monthly rates, and see the assumptions behind each estimate before purchasing a review.
Interactive estimate
VA Back-Pay Calculator
Compare a current rating with a possible corrected rating and estimate the difference over a selected period using current compensation rates.
Calculate possible back payCurrent rate reference
2026 VA Disability Rates
Review current Veteran-alone base rates and follow official VA links for dependent compensation and special monthly compensation.
View the rate tablesWhat these tools can—and cannot—show
The calculators provide educational scenarios, not benefit predictions. Actual payments can change with effective dates, historical rate adjustments, dependents, bilateral factors, staged ratings, offsets, prior payments, and the evidence VA accepts.