VA Benefits by Rating

Every rating level, explained plainly: what a 0% to 100% rating means, which benefits unlock at each level, and what to check next. Start with your rating below.

The Rating Ladder

• VA Disability Rating 0%: what it means and what it unlocks
• VA Disability Rating 10%: what it means and what it unlocks
• VA Disability Rating 20%: what it means and what it unlocks
• VA Disability Rating 30%: what it means and what it unlocks
• VA Disability Rating 40%: what it means and what it unlocks
• VA Disability Rating 50%: what it means and what it unlocks
• VA Disability Rating 60%: what it means and what it unlocks
• VA Disability Rating 70%: what it means and what it unlocks
• VA Disability Rating 80%: what it means and what it unlocks
• VA Disability Rating 90%: what it means and what it unlocks
• VA Disability Rating 100%: what it means and what it unlocks
• 100% Permanent & Total (P&T): the full benefits picture

Key Topics

• TDIU: Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability
• Secondary Conditions: getting service-connected conditions rated
• Combined Ratings: how the VA math actually works

Veteran Tools

• Find My Benefits tool — describe what you're experiencing, get pointed to the right guide
• Rating Code Navigator — look up how the VA classifies your condition
• Claims Preparation Guide — build your intent-to-file letter, buddy letter, and records request
• Rating Code Book — the full rating-code reference in one place
• VSO Directory — find a free accredited VSO near you
• Stand Ready assessment — 7 questions to your VSO Prep Sheet

Looking for the FAQ? Read the VA benefits FAQ.