VA Math Demystified: Why Your VA Ratings Don’t Add Up (Veterans Explained)

Ever wonder why the VA gave you 50% for one condition, 30% for another — and somehow you ended up at 65%, rounded to 70%? That’s not bad math — that’s VA math.

In this video, I break down how the VA really calculates combined ratings under the “whole person” rule. We’ll cover:
✅ How the math actually works (with examples)
✅ What the VA’s Combined Ratings Table is
✅ Why your percentages don’t stack the way you expect

I’m a veteran and healthcare provider who’s been through this process myself — and I’m here to help you understand what’s behind that decision letter.

Stick around until the end, because I’ll also preview what’s coming next: 38 CFR 3.310 — disabilities that are proximately due to or aggravated by another service-connected condition. This one’s key for sleep apnea claims and other secondary conditions.

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