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VA Bilateral Factor Explained, With ExamplesHow 38 CFR 4.26 adds 10% when both arms or both legs are rated: the rule, the regulation's own example and when VA leaves ratings out. Free VA Claim Help: VSOs Before Paying AnyoneAccredited VSO representatives help with VA claims free. Who VA accredits, when fees are allowed, and how to check a representative. How to Request a VA Rating IncreaseFiling for an increase on VA Form 21-526EZ: the evidence VA weighs, the one-year intent-to-file window, and what the next rating step pays. TDIU Basics: The 60% and 70/40 ThresholdsWhat 38 CFR 4.16 requires for a total rating based on unemployability: the percentage thresholds, what counts as one disability, and pay at 100%. VA Disability Pay With Dependents, Worked OutHow a spouse, children, school-age children, parents and Aid and Attendance change VA pay, with VA's own example and several families worked out. Why 50% and 50% Is Not 100% in VA MathVA combines ratings with 38 CFR 4.25 Table I, not addition. The efficiency idea, the published examples and how rounding happens once.