Estimate VA back pay (retroactive)

See how back pay is calculated from your effective date and current rate, with worked examples.

  1. Back pay calculator Estimate retro pay from effective date to today.
  2. Effective dates How VA sets the effective date of a rating.
  3. Earlier Effective Dates How an EED claim works and when it applies.
  4. VA Math Combine ratings to see the rate at each step.

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