VA Disability Compensation Rates
VA disability pay chart 2026 rates have officially increased, giving veterans updated monthly compensation amounts based on their disability rating and dependent status.
This guide explains the latest VA compensation rates, how VA disability pay is calculated, and what veterans can expect to receive in 2026.
View the current monthly payment amounts based on your disability rating and dependent status.
Veterans Disability Compensation Rates (2026)
Review the latest Veterans disability compensation rates to estimate your monthly benefits. Payment amounts are determined by your disability rating and, in some cases, the number of eligible dependents in your household.
How Compensation Is Determined
Your monthly payment is based on:
- Your VA disability rating
- Your dependent status (spouse, children, or parents, where applicable)
Compensation Rates: 10%–20% Disability Rating
Effective December 1, 2025
Veterans with a disability rating between 10% and 20% receive a fixed monthly payment based solely on their rating.
| Disability Rating | Monthly Payment (USD) |
|---|---|
| 10% | $180.42 |
| 20% | $356.66 |
Compensation rates for Veterans with a 30% to 100% disability rating
Effective December 1, 2025
With a dependent spouse or parent, but no children
With a dependent spouse or parent, but no children
Compensation rates for 30% to 60% disability rating
Basic Monthly Rates (30%–60%)
Veteran alone (no dependents)
30%$552.47
40%$795.84
50%$1,132.90
60%$1,435.02
With spouse (no parents or children)
30%$617.47
40%$882.84
50%$1,241.90
60%$1,566.02
With spouse and 1 parent (no children)
30%$669.47
40%$952.84
50%$1,329.90
60%$1,671.02
With spouse and 2 parents (no children)
30%$721.47
40%$1,022.84
50%$1,417.90
60%$1,776.02
With 1 parent (no spouse or children)
30%$604.47
40%$865.84
50%$1,220.90
60%$1,540.02
With 2 parents (no spouse or children)
30%$656.47
40%$935.84
50%$1,308.90
60%$1,645.02
Additional Amounts (30%–60%)
Spouse receiving Aid and Attendance
(Added Amount)
30%$61.00
40%$81.00
50%$101.00
60%$121.00
Compensation rates for 70% to 100% disability rating
Basic monthly rates for 70% to 100% disability rating
Veteran with child only (no spouse or parents)
70%$1,910.45
80%$2,219.15
90%$2,494.30
100%$4,085.43
With 1 child and spouse (no parents)
70%$2,074.45
80%$2,406.15
90%$2,704.30
100%$4,318.99
With 1 child, spouse and 1 parent
70%$2,197.45
80%$2,546.15
90%$2,862.30
100%$4,495.23
With 1 child, spouse and 2 parents
70%$2,320.45
80%$2,686.15
90%$3,020.30
100%$4,671.47
With 1 child and 1 parent
70%$2,033.45
80%$2,359.15
90%$2,652.30
100%$4,261.67
With 1 child and 2 parents (no spouse)
70%$2,156.45
80%$2,499.15
90%$2,810.30
100%$4,437.91
Additional Amounts (70%–100%)
Spouse receiving Aid and Attendance
(Added Amount)
70%$141.00
80%$161.00
90%$181.00
100%$201.41
With dependents, including children
With dependents, including children
Compensation rates for 30% to 60% disability rating
Basic Monthly Rates (30%–60%) – With Child
Veteran with 1 child only (no spouse or parents)
30%$596.47
40%$853.84
50%$1,205.90
60%$1,523.02
With 1 child and spouse (no parents)
30%$666.47
40%$947.84
50%$1,322.90
60%$1,663.02
With 1 child, spouse, and 1 parent
30%$718.47
40%$1,017.84
50%$1,410.90
60%$1,768.02
With 1 child, spouse, and 2 parents
30%$770.47
40%$1,087.84
50%$1,498.90
60%$1,873.02
With 1 child and 1 parent (no spouse)
30%$648.47
40%$923.84
50%$1,293.90
60%$1,628.02
With 1 child and 2 parents (no spouse)
30%$700.47
40%$993.84
50%$1,381.90
60%$1,733.02
Additional Amounts (30%–60%)
Each additional child under age 18
30%$76.00
40%$87.00
50%$98.00
60%$109.11
Each additional child over 18 in a qualifying school program
30%$246.00
40%$281.00
50%$317.00
60%$352.45
Spouse receiving Aid and Attendance
(Added Amount)
30%$141.00
40%$161.00
50%$181.00
60%$201.41
Compensation rates for 70% to 100% disability rating
Basic Monthly Rates (70%–100%) – With Child
Veteran with child only (no spouse or parents)
70%$1,910.45
80%$2,219.15
90%$2,494.30
100%$4,085.43
With 1 child and spouse (no parents)
70%$2,074.45
80%$2,406.15
90%$2,704.30
100%$4,318.99
With 1 child, spouse and 1 parent
70%$2,197.45
80%$2,546.15
90%$2,862.30
100%$4,495.23
With 1 child, spouse and 2 parents
70%$2,320.45
80%$2,686.15
90%$3,020.30
100%$4,671.47
With 1 child and 1 parent
70%$2,033.45
80%$2,359.15
90%$2,652.30
100%$4,261.67
With 1 child and 2 parents (no spouse)
70%$2,156.45
80%$2,499.15
90%$2,810.30
100%$4,437.91
Additional Amounts (70%–100%)
Spouse receiving Aid and Attendance
(Added Amount)
70%$141.00
80%$161.00
90%$181.00
100%$201.41
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