Veteran Compass Corps is a free resource platform built by veterans to help fellow veterans navigate the VA Disability Compensation claims process. We provide tools, calculators, educational guides, and AI-powered assistance so you can file your claim with evidence and confidence - not guesswork.
Start with our Claim Wizard to assess your claim readiness across the three pillars the VA evaluates: Diagnosis, In-Service Event, and Nexus. Use the VA Disability Calculator to see your combined rating and estimate your monthly tax-free compensation. Browse the Conditions Library with 200+ VA-ratable conditions and their rating criteria. Prepare for your C&P exam with our personalized Exam Prep Generator.
Explore our Benefits Hub for free guides covering every major rating level. At 100%, veterans receive $3,737.85 per month tax-free in 2026, plus healthcare, Chapter 35 education for family, CHAMPVA, and property tax exemptions. At 90%, compensation is $2,241.91 per month. At 70%, it is $1,716.28. Learn about TDIU, which pays at the 100% rate even if your combined rating is below 100%.
The difference between a 70% and 100% rating is over $24,000 per year. Our guides cover filing for increases, adding secondary conditions, supplemental claims with new evidence, TDIU, Intent to File protection, and Special Monthly Compensation. Use the Secondary Conditions Finder to identify conditions linked to your primary disabilities.
The 2026 VA disability compensation rates range from $171.23 per month at 10% to $3,737.85 at 100%. Our calculator uses official VA math (which does not simply add ratings together) to compute your combined rating. Features include What-If mode to simulate new conditions, dependent pay additions, SMC detection, and export capabilities.
Our blog covers VA disability compensation strategy, military finance, VA loans, housing investment, and benefit maximization. Articles include detailed breakdowns of back pay calculations, the lifetime value of disability ratings, hidden benefits at 100%, and common claim mistakes that cost veterans thousands.
Need help with your VA claim? Start the free Claim Wizard to assess your readiness.