2026 VA Disability Rates

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Rates by Disability Rating

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10%

$180.42

per month

No dependent adjustments for 10-20% ratings

20%

$356.66

per month

No dependent adjustments for 10-20% ratings

30%

$552.47

Veteran alone

+ Spouse $617.47

+ 1 Child (no spouse) $596.47

+ Spouse + 1 Child $666.47

+ Each additional child +$32.00

40%

$795.84

Veteran alone

+ Spouse $882.84

+ 1 Child (no spouse) $853.84

+ Spouse + 1 Child $947.84

+ Each additional child +$43.00

50%

$1,132.90

Veteran alone

+ Spouse $1,241.90

+ 1 Child (no spouse) $1,205.90

+ Spouse + 1 Child $1,322.90

+ Each additional child +$54.00

60%

$1,435.02

Veteran alone

+ Spouse $1,566.02

+ 1 Child (no spouse) $1,523.02

+ Spouse + 1 Child $1,663.02

+ Each additional child +$65.00

70%

$1,808.45

Veteran alone

+ Spouse $1,961.45

+ 1 Child (no spouse) $1,910.45

+ Spouse + 1 Child $2,074.45

+ Each additional child +$76.00

80%

$2,102.15

Veteran alone

+ Spouse $2,277.15

+ 1 Child (no spouse) $2,219.15

+ Spouse + 1 Child $2,406.15

+ Each additional child +$87.00

90%

$2,362.30

Veteran alone

+ Spouse $2,559.30

+ 1 Child (no spouse) $2,494.30

+ Spouse + 1 Child $2,704.30

+ Each additional child +$98.00

100%

$3,938.58

Veteran alone

+ Spouse $4,158.17

+ 1 Child (no spouse) $4,085.43

+ Spouse + 1 Child $4,318.99

+ Each additional child +$109.11

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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.

Additional Payment Information

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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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 →