20% VA Disability Pay: Monthly Rates and 2027 Estimate
20% and dependents
At 20%, VA pays $356.66 a month whether or not you have a spouse, children or dependent parents. Dependent amounts start at a rating of 30%.
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.
What a 20% rating means
20% is a lower rating. It can come from one condition or from several smaller ones combined by VA's table, which does not simply add percentages.
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
How much is 20% VA disability per month?
A veteran rated 20% with no dependents gets $356.66 a month ($4,279.92 a year) at the rates effective December 1, 2025. At 10% and 20% the amount is the same with or without dependents.
What will 20% VA disability pay in 2027?
If the 3.6% cost-of-living increase is applied on December 1, 2026, 20% with no dependents would be about $369.49 a month. This is an estimate until VA publishes the new tables.
Why does 20% not pay more for a spouse or children?
VA adds dependent amounts only for ratings of 30% or more. At 10% and 20% every veteran receives the same amount.