Is 54.64 Equal To 50% Or 60%?

[pilgrim01]

I just received an increase from 10% to 20 % effective 1 Nov 2008 which increased my rating from 48.97% to 54.64% (50 or 60 percent?). Then, in the same letter they increased that same injury from 20% to 40% effective 4 March 2010 which takes me to 65.98%. So, is 54.64 equal to 50% or 60%?

Thanks, in advance, for your assistance.

Edited September 1, 2010 by pilgrim01

[pacmanx1]

JMHO...54.64 would round down to 50.

" missed it by that much" [Maxwell Smart]

Here is a case when using the VA combined rating chart and using whole numbers really makes a difference. VA does not use decimal points in calculating the combined rating, so again it still adds to a total of 55 and VA should round up to 60%. Unless VA is using some type of bi-lateral mumbo jumbo math in the combined rating chart.

Pilgrim01, it may be best to contact VA and find out how they came up with their combined rating decision.

[Commander Bob]

Here is a case when using the VA combined rating chart and using whole numbers really makes a difference. VA does not use decimal points in calculating the combined rating, so again it still adds to a total of 55 and VA should round up to 60%. Unless VA is using some type of bi-lateral mumbo jumbo math in the combined rating chart.

Pilgrim01, it may be best to contact VA and find out how they came up with their combined rating decision.

Ditto...

[vaf]

It's rounded up to 60%. 54.6 rounds up to 55, which in turn is rounded to 60.

My husband held a 94.56 something rating, which brought him to 95 rounded, which rounded up to 100%.

You're at 60% by the skin of your teeth, but all that matters is that you're there!

[Commander Bob]

JMHO...54.64 would round down to 50.

" missed it by that much" [Maxwell Smart]

After researching this question more, with the limited info you first presented, and looking through the rating chart, and factoring your possible combined ratings, I stand corrected. JMHO... your 54.64 would round up to 60.

Saying that, this all is moot because your new final rating is 65.98%, so after you factor in the remaining new ratings you will receive a 70% rating.

Are you working? Have you considered IU?

[pilgrim01]

After researching this question more, with the limited info you first presented, and looking through the rating chart, and factoring your possible combined ratings, I stand corrected. JMHO... your 54.64 would round up to 60.

Saying that, this all is moot because your new final rating is 65.98%, so after you factor in the remaining new ratings you will receive a 70% rating.

Are you working? Have you considered IU?

Commander Bob,

Yes, I am working. What is IU? Do I qualify for something specal now that I am at 70%?

Thanks, to all that responded!

[Commander Bob]

Commander Bob,

... What is IU?

http://www.ptsdlawyers.com/TDIU.html

Edited September 3, 2010 by Commander Bob