Backup & Restore, an Increase Finder, and an SMC screener. • Backup & Restore: save everything — disabilities, dependents, SMC, TDIU, claim events, and your symptom log — to a single file you keep (Files, iCloud Drive, AirDrop), and bring it back on a new phone. Settings → Data Management. Nothing is uploaded anywhere. • Increase Finder: for each rated condition, see what the next rating step requires under 38 CFR and what that one change would do to your combined rating and monthly pay — real VA math, sorted by impact. Add a diagnostic code right from the screen if a condition doesn't have one yet. • SMC Eligibility Screener: a few plain-language questions point to the Special Monthly Compensation levels worth asking about, with an automatic statutory-housebound check from your ratings. Educational only — the VA decides. • The main screen now shows your combined value and how it rounds ("83% rounds to 80%") — tap "See why" for the step-by-step. • Backpay: a new "Already being paid at" option, so an increase shows only the difference you're owed, plus clearer notes on estimated months. • Add or change a disability's diagnostic code from its row, and the code search now understands the names veterans actually use (PTSD, GERD, TBI, carpal tunnel, flat feet…). • Contact Me: optional name field and standardized topics. • Fixes: the breakdown and "need X% more" figures no longer disagree with the official rating across a rounding boundary; SMC-K is no longer added above the 1114(o) cap; CRDP/CRSC estimates show what's actually restored; several diagnostic-code names and rating criteria were corrected in the 38 CFR reference; claim reminders now tell you if notifications are turned off in iOS Settings. • Various bug fixes and improvements. Free, veteran-owned, no ads, no account, no subscriptions.

Symptom Log — build claim evidence over time. • Symptom Log: record migraines, seizures, breathing or GI flare-ups, mental-health episodes, and chronic-pain flares as they happen — duration, severity, symptoms, and prostrating attacks. The app summarizes each condition in VA rating-criteria language and exports a report (text or PDF) for your VSO or provider. It logs and summarizes — it never rates or diagnoses. Everything stays on your device. • Full Special Monthly Compensation ladder: added the intermediate SMC levels (L½, M, M½, N, N½, O/P) and SMC-T, with 2025 and 2026 rates. • Backpay now handles life events: add dependents that changed during the retroactive period (a marriage or a new child) for a more accurate estimate. • Contact Me replaces the old feedback form — report a bug, ask a question, or suggest a feature right in the app. • Various bug fixes and improvements. Free, veteran-owned, no ads, no account, no subscriptions.

• Veterans Crisis Line + quick links to VA claims, benefits, and health care • Send Feedback is now one tap from the Help menu • Optional anonymous usage analytics to guide development — on by default, off anytime in Settings → Analytics; your VA data never leaves your device • More accurate Backpay for rating decreases; CRDP now reflects TDIU • Clearer 38 CFR Diagnostic Codes guidance • Tip Jar is quicker to reach from the main screen • iPad multi-window PDF export fix, performance improvements, bug fixes

• Improved accuracy of combined ratings and monthly compensation • Claim Tracker events are now saved reliably • Updated 38 CFR Diagnostic Codes to the latest VA schedule • Various bug fixes and improvements

New in this update: • Tap any code → "Add to My Disabilities" — name and DC pre-filled, with a sensible starting rating suggested • Per-percentage rating criteria — see exactly what the VA requires for each rating band. Hand-edited copy on ~50 of the most-claimed codes (PTSD, sleep apnea, hypertension, diabetes, migraines, the full Mental Disorders and Spine formulas) plus auto-extracted criteria for the rest of the 700+ codes • "Most Claimed" section at the top — tinnitus, hearing loss, PTSD, knee, back, sleep apnea, and the rest of the top 15 are one tap away, no scrolling through 15 body systems • Full 38 CFR Part 4 coverage (700+ codes) instead of the curated subset • Neurological section is now grouped by nerve. Each nerve shows one row that expands to reveal paralysis (highest rated), neuritis, and neuralgia variants Plus: • "Back to top" link at the bottom of the How to Use guide • App display name on the home screen now matches the App Store name (VA Compensation Calculator) • Some small UI changes and improvements • Various bug fixes

This is a big update — new tools, new tracking, new privacy features, and a refreshed layout. NEW TOOLS • Claim Tracker — track upcoming C&P exams, hearings, deadlines, and decision dates with optional reminders • What If? Scenario — interactively explore how rating changes affect your combined rating and monthly compensation • 38 CFR Diagnostic Codes — searchable reference covering ~300 codes across 15 body systems • TDIU support — new schedular Eligibility Check, plus a Settings toggle to pay at the 100% rate when granted • Save as PDF — export your Compensation Breakdown or Backpay results as a styled PDF for VSOs, attorneys, or your records • Notes per disability — track effective dates, decision letter references, or symptom history • Diagnostic-code search when adding a disability — fills the name and suggests common ratings (tinnitus auto-fills at 10%) PRIVACY & APPEARANCE • Biometric lock — optionally require Face ID or Touch ID to open the app • Saved data is now encrypted while your device is locked (iOS Complete File Protection) • Dark Mode — System / Light / Dark in Settings → Appearance LAYOUT REFRESH • Per-screen Help (?) and Settings (gear) icons in the top-right of every screen • Dedicated Help screen — How to Use, What's New, Support & Community, Rate & Review, and Tip Jar in one place • New Calculators & References section on the main screen — Backpay, Pay Date Predictor, Combined Ratings Table, Healthcare Priority Group, Future COLA Estimator, CRDP / CRSC, plus the new tools above • Search bar and new sort options on the Disabilities screen • Quick orientation sheet on first launch and after this update TIP JAR • Four optional tip tiers ($2 / $5 / $10 / $20) if you'd like to support development. The app stays free and ad-free forever; tipping unlocks no features. ALSO • Backpay now accepts future dates for projecting retroactive pay • Sorting Disabilities no longer reorders your saved list • Backpay screen reworded for clarity • Various small UI improvements and bug fixes

- Backpay Calculator — estimate retroactive VA compensation across your rating timeline - Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) — supports SMC-K, S, L, R1, and R2 - Historical compensation rates from 2018 through 2026 now available in the year picker - Help section reorganized: separate "How to Use" and "Help" screens, with links to r/VeteransBenefits and the Veterans Benefits Knowledge Base - Smart year picker — hides outside the December–February COLA window (always-show toggle in Settings) - Fixed: 2026 compensation rates corrected to match VA.gov - Fixed: restored ability to add 0% rated disabilities - Small UI improvements throughout

• Track pending and denied claims separately from rated disabilities • Projected Rating shows what your combined rating could be if pending claims are approved • Filter disabilities by status (Rated, Pending, Denied) • Compensation year picker added to Settings • Updated Help section with clearer guidance on new features • Various UI polish and empty state improvements

• Track pending and denied claims separately from rated disabilities • Projected Rating shows what your combined rating could be if pending claims are approved • Filter disabilities by status (Rated, Pending, Denied) • Compensation year picker added to Settings • Updated Help section with clearer guidance on new features • Various UI polish and empty state improvements

• Share your rating breakdown with privacy options to redact disability names and hide dependent info • Cleaner Compensation Breakdown with less clutter and clearer wording • Smarter input validation when adding disabilities • Fixed breakdown showing incorrect combined percentage before rounding

What's New in Version 1.26.1 Redesigned Bilateral Conditions Each side of a bilateral condition (left/right) is now entered individually for more accurate tracking The bilateral factor (10%) is only applied when both sides of an extremity group are present Fixed compensation calculation for children ages 18-24 in school Fixed an issue where deleting a condition could remove the wrong entry

What’s New • Enhanced Settings View with improved data management options • JSON Data Viewer to inspect your saved data in a readable format • Separate clear data options for flexibility • “What’s New” section in Help view with changelog access • 2026 compensation rate support with 2.8% COLA increase • Bilateral condition support with 10% bilateral factor • Enhanced VA math calculations for bilateral disabilities • Detailed compensation breakdown sheet • Improved bilateral condition display in breakdown view • Enhanced calculation accuracy for complex scenarios • Fixed confirmation dialog buttons not displaying properly • Simplified destructive button styling for better reliability • Enhanced app version information display • Better error handling for JSON data operations • Fixed bilateral factor application in compensation calculations • Corrected percentage rounding for edge cases

Bug fixes.

Fixed math involving percentages and decimals. Fixed issue that percentages were being rounded down, instead of up. Fixed an issue where users were unable to add condition rated at 0%. Added Privacy Policy link to Help Menu. Changed VA Math breakdown to reflect new way to calculate percentages and handling of decimals.