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actually worth?

Add your rated conditions. Get your combined rating, monthly pay, and what it takes to reach the next tier — using exact VA math under 38 C.F.R. § 4.25.

2026 COLA
2.8%
Eff. Dec 1, 2025
100% Rate
$3,939
Veteran alone
38 C.F.R.
§ 4.25
VA math authority
SMC-K
+$140
38 U.S.C. § 1114(k)
Your conditions
38 C.F.R. § 4.25 · Whole person method
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Modifiers
Bilateral factor
38 C.F.R. § 4.68 — 10% applied to paired extremity ratings
SMC-K
38 U.S.C. § 1114(k) — adds $139.87/mo for qualifying anatomical loss
Aid & Attendance (A&A)
38 U.S.C. § 1114(l) — consult accredited representative for exact amount
Rate projections
SSA COLA forecasts · 38 U.S.C. § 1114 · 38 C.F.R. § 3.23
COMBINED RATING
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MONTHLY
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ANNUAL
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2026 RATE TABLE
VA.GOV · EFF. DEC 1 2025
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
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