VA Compensation Schedule for Rating Disabilities
Ian C. Langtree - Writer/Editor for Disabled World (DW)
Published: 2008/09/07 - Updated: 2016/06/13
Topic: Disabled Veterans News - Publications List
Page Content: Synopsis - Introduction - Main
Synopsis: List of 2008 VA compensation rates for veterans with a disability rating of 10 percent or higher.
Introduction
How the VA disability rating system works and a list of 2008 VA compensation rates for veterans with a disability rating of 10 percent or higher.
Main Item
VA Compensation
The evidence of record must show the claimed disability was incurred during military service. The medical evidence provided by the veteran and/or the service department must show the claimed disability. If the disability pre-existed service, such as a leg condition, the evidence must show that the condition became worse during military service.
If service medical records show the claimed disability exists, then it must be determined how disabling the condition is today. The claimant usually under goes a medical examination at the nearest VA Medical Center. The examining doctors report is then sent to the Regional Office for review.
The VA compensation rating specialist then consults a rating schedule (See Chart Below) The findings will then be compared to the descriptions given to the various percentages. The percentage, which is closest to the examining physician's findings, will be given as an evaluation of the disability. VA compensation disability benefit valuations are rounded to the closest 10%.
If a veteran is found to have more than one disability (each of which is considered at least 10% disabling) they will apply a VA compensation schedule for a combined evaluation. Note: Individual disabilities are not added together to give a final percentage.
For example: A veteran may have 3 disabilities: arm, leg, and psychological. And each disability is rated 50% disabling. The veteran is not evaluated as 150% disabled. Each percent is applied to the remaining healthy percent.
With no disabilities the veteran is considered 100% healthy.
When the arm condition is considered, the veteran is now 50% disabled and 50% healthy.
Next the 50% evaluation of the leg is applied to the healthy 50% and he/she is considered 75% disabled and 25% healthy.
As evaluations rounded to 10% increments the veterans evaluation is now rounded to 80% disabled and 20% healthy.
The 50% psychological condition is then applied to the remaining 25% healthy. As the previous combined evaluation was 75% and was rounded to 80%. He/she is now 88% disabled.
The 88% evaluation is then rounded to a final figure of 90% disabled and 10% healthy.
NOTE: Always insist on a discharge physical examination.
VA compensation
Book C Covers:
Appendices
Subpart A - General Policy in Rating
Subpart B - Disability Rating
The Musculoskeletal System
The Organs of Special Sense
Impairment of Auditory Acuity
Infectious Diseases, Immune Disorders and Nutritional Deficiencies
The Respiratory System
The cardiovascular System
The Digestive System
The Genitourinary System
Gynecological Conditions and Disorders of the Breast
The Hemic and Lymphatic Systems
The Skin
The Endocrine System
Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders
Mental Disorders
Dental and Oral Conditions.
List of 2008 VA compensation rates for veterans with a disability rating 10 percent or higher.
10% - 20% Disability Rating (With or Without Dependents)
| Percentage | Rate |
| 10% | $117 |
| 20% | $230 |
VA compensation 30% - 60% Disability Rating Without Children
| Dependent Status | 30 | 40 | 50 | 60 |
| Veteran Alone | $356 | $512 | $728 | $921 |
| Veteran with Spouse Only | $398 | $568 | $799 | $1006 |
| Veteran with Spouse & One Parent | $432 | $613 | $856 | $1074 |
| Veteran with Spouse and Two Parents | $466 | $658 | $913 | $1142 |
| Veteran with One Parent | $390 | $557 | $785 | $989 |
| Veteran with Two Parents | $424 | $602 | $842 | $1057 |
| Additional for A/A spouse | $39 | $52 | $64 | $77 |
VA compensation 70% - 100% Disability Rating Without Children
| Dependent Status | 70 | 80 | 90 | 100 |
| Veteran Alone | $1,161 | $1,349 | $1,517 | $2,527 |
| Veteran with Spouse Only | $1,260 | $1,462 | $1,644 | $2,669 |
| Veteran with Spouse & One Parent | $1,339 | $1,553 | $1,746 | $2,783 |
| Veteran with Spouse and Two Parents | $1,418 | $1,644 | $1,848 | $2,897 |
| Veteran with One Parent | $1,240 | $1,440 | $1,619 | $2,641 |
| Veteran with Two Parents | $1,319 | $1,531 | $1,721 | $2,755 |
| Additional for A/A spouse | $90 | $103 | $116 | $129 |
VA compensation 30% - 60% Disability Rating With Children
| Dependent Status | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veteran with Spouse & Child | $429 | $610 | $850 | $1068 |
| Veteran with Child Only | $384 | $550 | $776 | $978 |
| Veteran with Spouse, One Parent and Child | $463 | $655 | $907 | $1136 |
| Veteran with Spouse, Two Parents and Child | $497 | $700 | $964 | $1,204 |
| Veteran with One Parent and Child | $418 | $595 | $833 | $1046 |
| Veteran with Two Parents and Child | $452 | $640 | $890 | $1114 |
| Add for Each Additional Child Under Age 18 | $21 | $28 | $35 | $42 |
| Each Additional Schoolchild Over Age 18 | $68 | $90 | $113 | $136 |
| Additional for A/A spouse | $39 | $52 | $64 | $77 |
VA compensation 70% - 100% Disability Rating With Children
| Dependent Status | 70% | 80% | 90% | 100% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veteran with Spouse & Child | $1,332 | $1,545 | $1,737 | $2,772 |
| Veteran with Child Only | $1,228 | $1,425 | $1,603 | $2,623 |
| Veteran with Spouse, One Parent and Child | $1,411 | $1,636 | $1,839 | $2,886 |
| Veteran with Spouse, Two Parents and Child | $1,490 | $1,727 | $1,941 | $3,000 |
| Veteran with One Parent and Child | $1,307 | $1,516 | $1,705 | $2,737 |
| Veteran with Two Parents and Child | $1,386 | $1,607 | $1,807 | $2,851 |
| Add for Each Additional Child Under Age 18 | $49 | $56 | $63 | $71 |
| Each Additional Schoolchild Over Age 18 | $158 | $181 | $204 | $227 |
| Additional for A/A spouse | $90 | $103 | $116 | $129 |
Author Credentials: Ian was born and grew up in Australia. Since then, he has traveled and lived in numerous locations and currently resides in Montreal, Canada. Ian is the founder, a writer, and editor in chief for Disabled World. Ian believes in the Social Model of Disability, a belief developed by disabled people in the 1970s. The social model changes the focus away from people's impairments and towards removing barriers that disabled people face daily. To learn more about Ian's background, expertise, and achievements, check out his bio.