Free VA rating review request
Was Your VA Claim Denied or Rated Too Low?
If VA denied your disability claim, assigned a rating that seems too low, reduced your rating, or your VA pay does not match your symptoms, tell us what happened. We may be able to connect you with a VA-accredited attorney or representative who handles VA disability matters.
No cost to submit. No guarantee of contact, referral, representation, rating increase, or benefits.
This may be relevant if...
This may be relevant if...
- VA denied your disability claim
- VA granted service connection but assigned a rating that seems too low
- VA reduced an existing rating
- Your VA pay seems lower than expected
- You received an unfavorable C&P exam
- Your symptoms appear more severe than the rating VA assigned
- You have a decision letter, rating decision, C&P exam, DBQ, or C-file
- You are unsure whether to appeal, file a supplemental claim, or ask for review
This page is not legal advice and does not choose an appeal path.
Request a Free VA Rating Review
Share a few details about your VA disability claim, rating, or decision. We may review your message for referral purposes. If your situation appears to involve a VA disability claim, rating, reduction, or appeal issue, we may connect you with a VA-accredited attorney or representative.
It is helpful if you have a VA decision letter, rating decision, C&P exam, DBQ, or C-file, but you can still submit the form if you are not sure what documents you have.
What happens next?
- You tell us what happened with your VA claim, rating, or decision.
- We may review your message for referral purposes.
- If your situation appears to involve a VA disability claim, rating, reduction, or appeal issue, we may connect you with a VA-accredited attorney or representative.
- If they may be able to help, they may contact you directly.
VA Pay Calc is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Submitting this form does not create an attorney-client relationship. Contact, referral, representation, benefits, or a rating increase are not guaranteed.
Documents that may help
You do not need every document before submitting the form, but the following records can help a VA-accredited attorney or representative understand the situation faster:
- VA decision letter
- Rating decision
- C&P exam report
- DBQ
- VA medical records
- Private medical records
- Lay or buddy statements
- C-file / VA claims file
Frequently Asked Questions
No. VA Pay Calc is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. The form lets you tell us about your VA claim, rating, or decision. If the situation appears to involve a VA disability claim, rating, reduction, or appeal issue, it may be referred to a VA-accredited attorney or representative.
No. A C-file can be helpful, but you can submit the form if you only have a decision letter, rating decision, C&P exam, or a short explanation of what happened. If you do not have your C-file yet, you can read our guide on how to request it.
You can still describe the situation. Some options may depend on the decision date, claim history, and whether new evidence exists. A VA-accredited attorney or representative can evaluate whether any path may be available.
If you are already rated and your condition has worsened, you can describe your current rating, symptoms, and any recent medical evidence. This information may help determine whether your situation should be reviewed by a VA-accredited attorney or representative.
No. Submitting the form does not guarantee contact, referral, representation, benefits, or a rating increase. If your situation appears to match the type of VA disability matter handled by a VA-accredited attorney or representative, they may contact you directly.
No. Submitting this form does not create an attorney-client relationship with VA Pay Calc or with any attorney or representative. An attorney-client or representative relationship would require a separate agreement directly with the attorney or representative.