Plan Your VA Claim.
File with Confidence.
FinalOut's VA Planner helps you build a fully-documented claim — from identifying ratable conditions to generating a VSO-ready report with 38 CFR citations. Free tools for everyone; full plan workspace for registered members.
Free VA Tools — No Account Required
BDD Calculator
Find your Benefits Delivery at Discharge filing window — up to 180 days before separation.
VA Compensation Estimator
Estimate your monthly VA disability compensation by rating and dependent category.
CFR / DBQ Search
Search 38 CFR Part 4 rating criteria and Disability Benefits Questionnaires for your conditions.
VA Back Pay Estimator
Estimate the lump-sum back pay owed from your effective date to today.
Full VA Plan Workspace
Requires a free FinalOut account
Conditions Tracker
Log each condition with evidence notes, nexus statements, and claim status.
Records Checklist
Track STRs, private treatment records, buddy statements, and nexus letters.
Appointments Log
Log C&P exams and VA appointments with prep notes and outcomes.
BDD Filing Tracker
Track your BDD claim status through exam, rating, and award steps.
VSO / CFR Report
Generate a printable claim-ready report with CFR citations for your VSO.
The VA Claim Process — Simplified
Identify Your Conditions
List every condition connected to your service — even ones you've lived with for years. Use the CFR Search to find the rating criteria.
Build Your Evidence
Gather STRs, private treatment records, buddy letters, and nexus statements. Track everything in your Records Checklist.
File Before You Separate
BDD lets you file up to 180 days before your FADD. The earlier you file, the sooner your effective date — which drives back pay.
FinalOut is not affiliated with the VA, DoD, or any government agency. All tools are for planning purposes only — not legal advice, medical advice, or a guarantee of benefits. Always verify with VA.gov and a VSO or accredited claims agent.