Bilateral Factor

Turn on if you have a service-connected disability in both arms, both legs, or both arms AND legs (e.g., both knees, both shoulders).

COMMON QUESTIONS

VA benefits, explained plainly

The VA combined rating is not the sum of your individual disability ratings. Instead, the VA uses a "whole person" method — each rating is applied to your remaining non-disabled percentage. This means two 50% ratings combine to 75%, not 100%.