VA Disability Compensation Rates

View the current monthly payment amounts based on your disability rating and dependent status.

Know What You’re Entitled To — See the Latest VA Compensation Rates.

VA disability compensation is based on your combined rating and dependent status. Use this page to understand how much you may receive monthly — and how to plan ahead.

Below are the most recent VA disability rates, effective as of December 1, 2024. These rates are updated annually to reflect cost-of-living adjustments (COLA).

You’ll find compensation estimates based on:

Your combined disability rating (10%–100%)
Whether you have a spouse, children, or dependent parents
Additional benefits for severely disabled veterans

👉 View full VA rate tables below or use our Disability Calculator for an instant estimate.

VA Compensation Rates for 10% to 20% Disability Ratings

*Effective as of December 1, 2024

If your VA disability rating is between 10% and 20%, your monthly compensation is based on your rating alone. Additional amounts aren’t added for dependents like a spouse, child, or parent at this level.

Disability Rating	Monthly Payment (USD)
10%	$171.23
20%	$338.49

VA Disability Compensation Rates for 30% to 100% Ratings

Updated as of December 1, 2024

These payment rates apply to Veterans who have a disability rating between 30% and 100%, and who have a dependent spouse or parent but no dependent children.

With a dependent spouse or parent, but no children

Basic monthly rates for 30% to 60% disability rating

Dependent status	30% disability rating (in U.S. $)	40% disability rating (in U.S. $)	50% disability rating (in U.S. $)	60% disability rating (in U.S. $)
Veteran alone (no dependents)	537.42	774.16	1,102.04	1,395.93
With spouse (no parents or children)	601.42	859.16	1,208.04	1,523.93
With spouse and 1 parent (no children)	652.42	927.16	1,293.04	1,625.93
With spouse and 2 parents (no children)	703.42	995.16	1,378.04	1,727.93
With 1 parent (no spouse or children)	588.42	842.16	1,187.04	1,497.93
With 2 parents (no spouse or children)	639.42	910.16	1,272.04	1,599.93

Added amounts for 30% to 60% disability rating

Dependent status	30% disability rating (in U.S. $)	40% disability rating (in U.S. $)	50% disability rating (in U.S. $)	60% disability rating (in U.S. $)
Each additional child under age 18	31.00	42.00	53.00	63.00
Each additional child over age 18 in a qualifying school program	102.00	137.00	171.00	205.00
Spouse receiving Aid and Attendance	58.00	78.00	98.00	117.00

Basic monthly rates for 70% to 100% disability rating

Dependent status	70% disability rating (in U.S. $)	80% disability rating (in U.S. $)	90% disability rating (in U.S. $)	100% disability rating (in U.S. $)
Veteran alone (no dependents)	1,759.19	2,044.89	2,297.96	3,831.30
With spouse (no parents or children)	1,908.19	2,214.89	2,489.96	4,044.91
With spouse and 1 parent (no children)	2,028.19	2,351.89	2,643.96	4,216.35
With spouse and 2 parents (no children)	2,148.19	2,488.89	2,797.96	4,387.79
With 1 parent (no spouse or children)	1,879.19	2,181.89	2,451.96	4,002.74
With 2 parents (no spouse or children)	1,999.19	2,318.89	2,605.96	4,174.18

Added amounts for 70% to 100% disability rating

Dependent status	70% disability rating (in U.S. $)	80% disability rating (in U.S. $)	90% disability rating (in U.S. $)	100% disability rating (in U.S. $)
Each additional child under age 18	74.00	84.00	95.00	106.14
Each additional child over age 18 in a qualifying school program	239.00	274.00	308.00	342.85
Spouse receiving Aid and Attendance	137.00	157.00	176.00	195.92

With dependents, including children

Basic monthly rates for 30% to 60% disability rating

Dependent status	30% disability rating (in U.S. $)	40% disability rating (in U.S. $)	50% disability rating (in U.S. $)	60% disability rating (in U.S. $)
Veteran with 1 child only (no spouse or parents)	579.42	831.16	1,173.04	1,480.93
With 1 child and spouse (no parents)	648.42	922.16	1,287.04	1,617.93
With 1 child, spouse, and 1 parent	699.42	990.16	1,372.04	1,719.93
With 1 child, spouse, and 2 parents	750.42	1,058.16	1,457.04	1,821.93
With 1 child and 1 parent (no spouse)	630.42	899.16	1,258.04	1,582.93
With 1 child and 2 parents (no spouse)	681.42	967.16	1,343.04	1,684.93

Added amounts for 30% to 60% disability rating

Dependent status	30% disability rating (in U.S. $)	40% disability rating (in U.S. $)	50% disability rating (in U.S. $)	60% disability rating (in U.S. $)
Each additional child under age 18	31.00	42.00	53.00	63.00
Each additional child over age 18 in a qualifying school program	102.00	137.00	171.00	205.00
Spouse receiving Aid and Attendance	58.00	78.00	98.00	117.00

Basic monthly rates for 70% to 100% disability rating

Added amounts for 70% to 100% disability rating

Dependent status	70% disability rating (in U.S. $)	80% disability rating (in U.S. $)	90% disability rating (in U.S. $)	100% disability rating (in U.S. $)
Veteran with child only (no spouse or parents)	1,858.19	2,158.89	2,425.96	3,974.15
With 1 child and spouse (no parents)	2,018.19	2,340.89	2,630.96	4,201.35
With 1 child, spouse and 1 parent	2,138.19	2,477.89	2,784.96	4,372.79
With 1 child, spouse and 2 parents	2,258.19	2,614.89	2,938.96	4,544.23
With 1 child and 1 parent (no spouse)	1,978.19

Dependent status	70% disability rating (in U.S. $)	80% disability rating (in U.S. $)	90% disability rating (in U.S. $)	100% disability rating (in U.S. $)
Each additional child under age 18	74.00	84.00	95.00	106.14
Each additional child over age 18 in a qualifying school program	239.00	274.00	308.00	342.85
Spouse receiving Aid and Attendance	137.00	157.00	176.00	195.92

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