VA Disability Tools Hub

Run the numbers before you file. These veteran-built calculators, pay charts, and planners help you preview your rating, lock effective dates, and stage evidence the VA way.

  • Model your combined rating with the disability calculator before adding new claims—see bilateral factors, SMC eligibility, and potential pay in seconds.
  • Track every deadline with planners that map intents to file, HLR windows, and Board appeal dates so nothing slips through.
  • Stage evidence on demand with structured logs that keep symptoms, meds, and work impacts ready for C&P exams or rater requests.
  • Check PACT Act presumptives fast with the toxic exposure pathfinder—plot your service locations, match conditions, and build the evidence brief.
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Core Toolkit

Essential VA Disability Tools

VA Disability Pay Schedule
See the latest compensation tables and first-business-day deposit schedule.
PACT Act Claim Pathfinder
Plot toxic exposure presumptives, evidence, and exam tactics before you file.
Secondary Conditions Finder
Discover secondary conditions linked to your service-connected disabilities.
VA Disability Calculator
Preview combined ratings, bilateral factors, and SMC eligibility.
Effective Date Calculator
Calculate when your benefits start and understand back pay with CFR citations.
VA Claim Roadmap
Plan your claim strategy, timeline, and supporting evidence in one guided dashboard.
Claim Prep Checklist
Print the planner that keeps uploads, forms, and follow-ups on schedule.
C&P Exam Prep
Rehearse symptom impact stories and know what to expect before your exam.
Templates & Downloads
Grab buddy letters, lay statements, and symptom logs ready to customize.
Tool Guides & Field Manuals

Pair Tools with These Guides

Key Form Guides

VA Form 21-526EZ Claim Guide
Launch a new claim without losing your effective date.
VA Form 20-0995 Supplemental Claim Guide
Checklist for reopening decisions with new evidence.
VA Form 21-0781 PTSD Stressor Guide
Document stressors and supporting witnesses for PTSD.
Lay Statement Guide (21-10210)
Draft lay and buddy statements that align with your logs.

Playbooks to Pair With These Tools

File a Claim Playbook
Follow the full filing mission and see where each tool fits.
Supplemental Claim Playbook
Reopen decisions with new and relevant evidence.
Higher-Level Review Playbook
Escalate errors fast and protect your effective date.
Evidence & Exams Playbook
Stage evidence, rehearse exams, and stay synced with your trackers.
Supporting Intel

Cross-Reference

Explore Other Hubs

Playbooks Hub
Condition and claim playbooks.
Templates Hub
Lay statements, nexus prompts, checklists.
Evidence Articles
Step-by-step guides on forms and evidence.

Templates & Briefs

Templates Download Library
Logs, statements, and checklists to pair with each tool.
Claim Prep Checklist
Printer-friendly checklist to stage uploads.
Tools FAQ

Answers Before You Ask

Will these tools save my data?

All tools run locally in your browser. Save a copy to your drive or claim binder so you always have a secure audit trail.

Do I need to use every tool?

No. Use the calculators or planners that match your current stage. The Core Toolkit section highlights the most common starting points.

How often do tools get updated?

We update calculators when VA compensation tables change and refresh planners whenever forms or evidence rules shift. Subscribe below for alerts.

Are these tools official VA resources?

No. These are veteran-built utilities that mirror VA math and procedures. Always verify final numbers with VA.gov or your VSO. We update calculators when official compensation tables change.

Can I use these tools on my phone?

Yes. All tools are mobile-friendly and run in your browser—no app download needed. Bookmark the ones you use most for quick access during appointments or C&P exams.

Do you have tools for specific conditions like PTSD or sleep apnea?

Condition-specific guidance lives in the playbooks, not standalone tools. Use the PACT Act Pathfinder for toxic exposure conditions, then pair it with the relevant condition playbook for evidence checklists and C&P prep.