I received a grant, but my compensation didn’t change. Why?

The VA calculates math differently than 1+1=2. When you receive a new grant or increase, the number is calculated using your current overall rating. Think of it as a sale. You start at 100%, and if the sale is 30%, you will pay 70%. If you have a 20% off coupon, they will take 20% off of the 70% instead of adding it to the 30%. Check out our ratings calculator.