VA Bilateral Factor Checker

See if your combination qualifies under 38 CFR § 4.26 and what the +10% adds (2027 rates)

Your Rated Conditions

Pick the body part and its VA rating for each service-connected condition. Include 0% (non-compensable) ratings — they matter for the both-sides rule.

Add your service-connected conditions on the left — both legs, both arms, a knee and a hip, radiculopathy in both legs, and so on — then press Check Bilateral Factor. You’ll see whether 38 CFR § 4.26 applies, the step-by-step +10% math, and what it’s worth at 2027 rates.

Estimates only, based on 2027 VA compensation rates for a veteran with no dependents. This tool does not create an attorney-client relationship and is not legal advice. The VA makes the final determination on service connection, ratings, and the bilateral factor.