Inquiry Routing & Information System (IRIS)

Contact the VA Home    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)    Ask a Question   hide accessible links     FAQ Help     Topic Topic Level 1 : Topic Level 2 : Topic Level 3 : Topic Level 4 : Topic Level 5 : Topic Level 6 :      Search Text (optional)   Search Tips      Search By      Exact Search Similar Phrases Complex Expression       Date Created   05/08/2006 08:24 AM   Last Updated   07/26/2006 08:08 AM    Print Answer/FAQ    Email Answer      How does VA determine the level of compensation payable?   Inquiry   How does VA determine the level of compensation payable?   Answer   Disability compensation is a monthly benefit paid to veterans because of injuries or diseases that happened while on active duty, or were made worse by active military service. VA must obtain evidence to establish that the disability claimed is the result of the veteran's military service. VA then evaluates the medical evidence and assigns a disability rating percentage. VA evaluates each service-related condition in 10% increments. For some conditions, the maximum level of compensation is 100%. However, for most conditions, the maximum level of compensation is less than 100%. Once the medical evidence is evaluated and a percentage rating assigned, VA pays the amount of compensation provided by law for that rating.     How well did this answer your question?   100% 75% 50% 25% 0%        Related Answers/FAQs   •  How long will it take to receive a decision on my compensation claim? •  What if I have another disability not previously claimed? •  How much does VA pay for pension benefits? •  What should I do if I think an error was made on a previous disability decision? •  What are the Veteran Non-Service Connected Pension Rates ?   Back to Search Results