VA Disability Rates 2026
Full monthly compensation table effective 2025-12-01 (2.8% COLA)
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At 10% and 20%, VA pays a single flat monthly rate regardless of dependents — added amounts for a spouse, children, or dependent parents only apply from 30% up.
| Combined rating | Monthly payment |
|---|---|
| 10% | $180.42 |
| 20% | $356.66 |
30-100% rates by dependent status
Monthly compensation for a 30-100% combined disability rating, by dependent status. Ratings below 30% (10% and 20%) are flat and shown above.
| Rating | Veteran alone | Veteran with spouse | Veteran with spouse and 1 dependent parent | Veteran with spouse and 2 dependent parents | Veteran with 1 dependent parent | Veteran with 2 dependent parents | Veteran with 1 child (no spouse) | Veteran with spouse and 1 child | Veteran with spouse, 1 child, and 1 dependent parent | Veteran with spouse, 1 child, and 2 dependent parents | Veteran with 1 child and 1 dependent parent (no spouse) | Veteran with 1 child and 2 dependent parents (no spouse) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% | $552.47 | $617.47 | $669.47 | $721.47 | $604.47 | $656.47 | $596.47 | $666.47 | $718.47 | $770.47 | $648.47 | $700.47 |
| 40% | $795.84 | $882.84 | $952.84 | $1,022.84 | $865.84 | $935.84 | $853.84 | $947.84 | $1,017.84 | $1,087.84 | $923.84 | $993.84 |
| 50% | $1,132.90 | $1,241.90 | $1,329.90 | $1,417.90 | $1,220.90 | $1,308.90 | $1,205.90 | $1,322.90 | $1,410.90 | $1,498.90 | $1,293.90 | $1,381.90 |
| 60% | $1,435.02 | $1,566.02 | $1,671.02 | $1,776.02 | $1,540.02 | $1,645.02 | $1,523.02 | $1,663.02 | $1,768.02 | $1,873.02 | $1,628.02 | $1,733.02 |
| 70% | $1,808.45 | $1,961.45 | $2,084.45 | $2,207.45 | $1,931.45 | $2,054.45 | $1,910.45 | $2,074.45 | $2,197.45 | $2,320.45 | $2,033.45 | $2,156.45 |
| 80% | $2,102.15 | $2,277.15 | $2,417.15 | $2,557.15 | $2,242.15 | $2,382.15 | $2,219.15 | $2,406.15 | $2,546.15 | $2,686.15 | $2,359.15 | $2,499.15 |
| 90% | $2,362.30 | $2,559.30 | $2,717.30 | $2,875.30 | $2,520.30 | $2,678.30 | $2,494.30 | $2,704.30 | $2,862.30 | $3,020.30 | $2,652.30 | $2,810.30 |
| 100% | $3,938.58 | $4,158.17 | $4,334.41 | $4,510.65 | $4,114.82 | $4,291.06 | $4,085.43 | $4,318.99 | $4,495.23 | $4,671.47 | $4,261.67 | $4,437.91 |
Source: 2025-12-01 VA disability compensation rate table (30-100%, all dependent statuses).
Added monthly amounts for additional dependents
The base rates above already price in one dependent child (of any type). These amounts apply per ADDITIONAL dependent beyond that first child, plus the spouse Aid & Attendance add-on — all only at 30% and above.
| Rating | Each additional child under 18 | Each additional schoolchild (18-23) | Spouse Aid & Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30% | $32.00 | $105.00 | $61.00 |
| 40% | $43.00 | $140.00 | $81.00 |
| 50% | $54.00 | $176.00 | $101.00 |
| 60% | $65.00 | $211.00 | $121.00 |
| 70% | $76.00 | $246.00 | $141.00 |
| 80% | $87.00 | $281.00 | $161.00 |
| 90% | $98.00 | $317.00 | $181.00 |
| 100% | $109.11 | $352.45 | $201.41 |
About the 2.8% COLA
These rates reflect a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment effective 2025-12-01, matching the Social Security Administration's 2026 COLA announcement. VA disability rates typically move in lockstep with the SSA COLA each December 1 — December 2026 (VA compensation rates typically flip alongside the next SSA COLA, effective December 1).
Frequently asked questions
Do 10% and 20% VA disability ratings pay more with dependents?
No. The $180.42 rate for a 10% rating and the $356.66 rate for a 20% rating are flat — a spouse, children, or dependent parents do not change the payment at these two rating levels. Dependent-based additions only begin at the 30% rating.
When do these 2026 VA disability rates take effect?
These rates took effect 2025-12-01, reflecting a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment matching the Social Security Administration's 2026 COLA.
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