2026 VA Disability Rates

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📅 2.8% COLA Increase

These rates include the Cost of Living Adjustment effective December 1, 2025. All veterans received this automatic increase.

🏠 Aid & Attendance

If your spouse receives A&A benefits, add $61-$201 to your payment depending on your rating percentage.

🎓 Students Over 18

Children between 18-23 enrolled full-time in an approved program qualify for continued dependent benefits.

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Aid & Attendance for Spouse

If your spouse receives Aid & Attendance benefits, add these amounts:

  • 30-40%: +$61-$81/month
  • 50-60%: +$101-$121/month
  • 70-90%: +$141-$181/month
  • 100%: +$201.41/month
Children Over 18 in School

Higher rates apply for children over 18 in qualifying educational programs:

  • 30-40%: +$105-$140/month per child
  • 50-60%: +$176-$211/month per child
  • 70-90%: +$246-$317/month per child
  • 100%: +$352.45/month per child

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Data source: VA.gov • Effective December 1, 2025 • 2.8% COLA increase

Important: This page provides VA disability compensation rates for educational reference only. It is not financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. Individual VA disability ratings may be subject to periodic re-evaluation. Rates shown are 2026 rates effective December 1, 2025. VetFIRE LLC is not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Full Disclaimer →