How the VA determines your retroactive payment. The actual amount of back pay depends on how long it takes for your claim to be approved and your disability rating during that time.

VA Disability Calculator: How can you calculate your disability payment? ... 30 percent for a back injury, 20 percent for a right shoulder injury, and 10 percent for hearing loss.

VA disability benefits range from $175.51 to $4,544.23 per month in 2025. Estimate your monthly compensation with our free VA disability benefits calculator.

Unlike VA disability benefits, DoD disability pay comes in the form of a one-time lump sum that can’t be appealed once accepted — in Parmele’s case, $30,000.