VA Disability Rates: 10% to 100%, with Dependents
Monthly VA disability compensation for every rating, at the rates effective December 1, 2025. Pick a rating for the full page with every dependent combination and the added amounts.
VA disability compensation by rating
| Rating | Veteran alone | With spouse | Spouse + 1 child | 1 child, no spouse | Alone, Dec 2026 Est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | $180.42 | $180.42 | $180.42 | $180.42 | $186.91 |
| 20% | $356.66 | $356.66 | $356.66 | $356.66 | $369.49 |
| 30% | $552.47 | $617.47 | $666.47 | $596.47 | $572.35 |
| 40% | $795.84 | $882.84 | $947.84 | $853.84 | $824.49 |
| 50% | $1,132.90 | $1,241.90 | $1,322.90 | $1,205.90 | $1,173.68 |
| 60% | $1,435.02 | $1,566.02 | $1,663.02 | $1,523.02 | $1,486.68 |
| 70% | $1,808.45 | $1,961.45 | $2,074.45 | $1,910.45 | $1,873.55 |
| 80% | $2,102.15 | $2,277.15 | $2,406.15 | $2,219.15 | $2,177.82 |
| 90% | $2,362.30 | $2,559.30 | $2,704.30 | $2,494.30 | $2,447.34 |
| 100% | $3,938.58 | $4,158.17 | $4,318.99 | $4,085.43 | $4,080.36 |
Monthly amounts in US dollars. At 10% and 20% there are no added amounts for dependents, so every column shows the same amount.
Source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans disability compensation rates, effective December 1, 2025. Checked October 17, 2026. Unofficial copy for general information. Verify with va.gov.
How the amount is set
VA pays compensation by the combined disability rating, in steps of 10%. From 30% up, the amount also depends on whether you have a spouse, children or parents who depend on you. The rates rise most years on December 1 with the cost-of-living adjustment.
Unofficial estimates for general information only. Not financial, tax or legal advice. Your actual pay, allowances and benefits are set by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Always verify with the official source.
Questions
What are the VA disability rates for 2026?
The current rates took effect on December 1, 2025, after a 2.8% cost-of-living increase. A veteran with no dependents gets $180.42 a month at 10% and $3,938.58 at 100%.
Will VA disability go up in December 2026?
VA compensation usually rises on December 1 by the same cost-of-living percentage as other federal benefits. The percentage announced for 2027 is 3.6%, which would put 100% with no dependents at about $4,080.36 a month. It becomes final when Congress passes the yearly veterans' cost-of-living act.
Is VA disability compensation taxed?
VA disability compensation is not taxable income under federal law (38 U.S.C. 5301). For your own tax situation, ask a tax professional.