Free VA & Military Benefits Tools

Calculators and guides to help you understand your VA disability rating, military retirement pay, and BAH — no signup required.

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Calculators & Tools

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VA Disability Rating Calculator

Calculate your combined VA disability rating using the whole-person method and see your estimated monthly compensation.

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Military Retirement Pay Calculator

Estimate your monthly military retirement pay under Final Pay, High-36, or the Blended Retirement System (BRS).

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BAH Calculator

Estimate your Basic Allowance for Housing by pay grade and dependent status, with links to the official DoD BAH tool.

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Military Pay Calculator

See your full military pay breakdown: base pay, BAH, BAS, and estimated take-home after taxes.

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CRSC vs CRDP Calculator

Find out whether Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) or Concurrent Retirement and Disability Pay (CRDP) pays you more.

VA Disability Claim Checklist

Interactive checklist of every document and form you need to file a strong VA disability claim.

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Secondary Conditions Lookup

Look up common secondary service-connected conditions linked to primary diagnoses like PTSD, back pain, and tinnitus.

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BAH Comparison Tool

Compare BAH rates side-by-side for 2-3 duty stations to see which location pays more housing allowance.

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VA Back Pay Calculator

Estimate your VA disability back pay based on your effective date, decision date, and disability rating.

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Military Retirement Checklist

Interactive checklist covering every step of military retirement — from 12 months out through your first 90 days as a retiree.

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Can I Still File a VA Claim?

Answer a few questions to find out if you're eligible to file a VA disability claim and which filing path is right for you.

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Total Retirement Income Estimator

Combine military retirement pay, VA disability compensation, and TSP withdrawals into one total monthly income estimate.

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GI Bill BAH Calculator

Estimate your Post-9/11 GI Bill Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) by eligibility tier, course load, and whether you study online or in person.

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VA Rating Estimator

Select your conditions to see typical VA disability ratings and estimate your combined rating with monthly compensation.

Note: These tools provide estimates only. Actual VA ratings, retirement pay, and allowances are determined by the VA and DoD. Always confirm results with official sources.

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