2026 VA Disability Benefits Pay Rates
To receive VA Disability Pay, you must file a claim for VA disability benefits. You must provide your military and civilian medical records, information about your conditions, and supporting documentation. You can file yourself, or with the assistance of a Veteran Service Organization.
VA.gov advises, “We base your monthly payment amount on your disability rating and details about your dependent family members.” That basically means your VA disability payment amounts may be affected if you have dependents.
To determine the amount of VA Disability Pay you may have coming, use the appropriate table below to find your VA disability rating, dependent status, etc. You may also qualify for added VA disability benefits if your spouse receives VA Aid and Attendance benefits or you have more than one child.
Learn more: VA Compensation for Service-Connected Disabilities
VA Disability Benefits Pay Rates and Charts 2026
A 2.8% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) was announced in the fall of 2025, which applies to VA disability compensation levels, including the 10% and 20% ratings. However, you will not see the 10% and 20% ratings in the lists for veterans with dependents.
This is because, by law, the Department of Veterans Affairs provides additional monthly compensation to qualifying dependents (such as a spouse, child, or dependent parent) only to veterans with a combined disability rating of 30% or higher.
Therefore, while the base pay for the 10% and 20% ratings does increase, there are no dependent pay categories to update for those ratings. The updated 2026 rates for 10% and 20% apply only to the veteran. What follows are estimates, subject to change due to legislation, funding, or policy changes. All numbers were current at press time.
Read more: Do You Need Help Filing a VA Disability Claim?
2026 VA Disability Pay Rates (Veteran Alone, No Dependents)
- 10%: $180.42
- 20%: $356.66
- 30%: $552.47
- 40%: $795.84
- 50%: $1,132.90
- 60%: $1,434.92
- 70%: $1,808.45
- 80%: $2,102.15
- 90%: $2,362.30
- 100%: $3,938.58
2026 VA Disability Pay Rates (Veteran with Spouse Only)
- 30%: $618.26
- 40%: $883.22
- 50%: $1,241.87
- 60%: $1,566.60
- 70%: $1,961.62
- 80%: $2,276.91
- 90%: $2,559.68
- 100%: $4,158.17
2026 VA Disability Pay Rates (Veteran with Spouse and One Child)
- 30%: $666.58
- 40%: $948.08
- 50%: $1,323.08
- 60%: $1,663.23
- 70%: $2,074.70
- 80%: $2,406.43
- 90%: $2,704.63
- 100%: $4,318.99
2026 VA Disability Pay Rates (Veteran with One Child Only)
- 30%: $595.64
- 40%: $854.43
- 50%: $1,205.89
- 60%: $1,522.40
- 70%: $1,910.24
- 80%: $2,219.34
- 90%: $2,493.89
- 100%: $4,085.43
>> Frustrated with your VA disability rating? Get help with increasing your rating to get the compensation you deserve. Please go here.
2026 VA Disability Pay Rates (Veteran with Spouse and One Parent)
- 30%: $670.69
- 40%: $953.12
- 50%: $1,329.25
- 60%: $1,671.46
- 70%: $2,084.98
- 80%: $2,417.74
- 90%: $2,718.00
- 100%: $4,334.39
2026 VA Disability Pay Rates (Veteran with One Parent Only)
- 30%: $604.90
- 40%: $865.74
- 50%: $1,220.27
- 60%: $1,539.87
- 70%: $1,931.81
- 80%: $2,242.98
- 90%: $2,520.61
- 100%: $4,114.82
2026 Additional Monthly Compensation Rates (Add-Ons)
- Each Additional Child Under 18
- 30%: $31.87
- 40%: $43.18
- 50%: $54.48
- 60%: $64.76
- 70%: $76.07
- 80%: $86.35
- 90%: $97.66
- 100%: $109.11
- Each Additional Child Over 18 in a School Program
- 30%: $104.86
- 40%: $140.84
- 50%: $175.79
- 60%: $210.74
- 70%: $245.69
- 80%: $281.67
- 90%: $316.62
- 100%: $352.45
- Spouse Receiving Aid and Attendance (A&A)
- 30%: $59.62
- 40%: $80.18
- 50%: $100.74
- 60%: $120.28
- 70%: $140.84
- 80%: $161.40
- 90%: $180.93
- 100%: $201.41
Archived: VA Disability Rating Charts 2025
The list below shows the 2025 VA disability pay scale for a single veteran with no dependents.
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>> Frustrated with your VA disability rating? Get help with increasing your rating to get the compensation you deserve. Please go here.
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Archived VA Disability Pay Rates 2024
At the 10% and 20% level, there is no modifier or additional pay for dependents offered. This is in contrast to VA disability pay offered at higher percentages. According to VA.gov, “If you have a 10% to 20% disability rating, you won’t receive a higher rate even if you have a dependent spouse, child, or parent.”
Disability Rating: 10%-20%
| Percentage | Rate |
| 10% | 171.23 |
| 20% | 338.49 |
Basic VA Disability Pay Chart for 30-40% Disability Rating
VA disability pay charts change every year because of a federal requirement that VA disability pay keeps up with the percentage of annual cost-of-living adjustments for Social Security benefits. According to the VA, “These adjustments help to make sure that the purchasing power of your benefits keeps up with inflation.”
Disability Rating: 30%-40%
Dependents: No dependents, dependent spouse or parent, no children
NOTE: Percentages are for disability ratings.
| Dependent status | 30% | 40% |
| Veteran (no dependents) | $524.31 | $755.28 |
| Veteran & spouse (no parents/children) | $586.23 | $837.84 |
| Veteran, spouse, 1 parent (no children) | $635.76 | $903.89 |
| Veteran, spouse, 2 parents (no children) | $685.30 | $969.94 |
| Veteran & 1 parent (no spouse/children) | $573.84 | $821.33 |
| Veteran, 2 parents (no spouse/children) | $623.38 | $887.38 |
Additional Compensation
Disability Rating: 30%-40%
| Dependent status | 30% | 40% |
| Aid and Attendance for spouses | $57.79 | $76.37 |
>> Frustrated with your VA disability rating? Get help with increasing your rating to get the compensation you deserve. Please go here.
Basic VA Disability Pay Chart for 30-40% Disability Rating with Dependents
VA.gov notes that under VA disability pay guidelines current at press time; the VA offers two tiers of disability rating pay at ratings 30% or higher. VA.gov says, “We may increase your monthly payments” if one or more of the following applies:
- The veteran has a very severe disability or the loss of a limb, or
- The veteran has a spouse, child, or dependent parent, and the veteran’s “combined disability rating” is 30% or greater, or
- You have a spouse with a severe disability
Disability Rating: 30%-40%
Dependents: With dependents, including children
| Dependent status | 30% | 40% |
| Veteran with 1 child only (no spouse/parents) | $565.59 | $811.01 |
| With 1 child and spouse (no parents) | $631.64 | $898.73 |
| With 1 child, spouse, 1 parent | $681.17 | $964.78 |
| With 1 child, spouse, 2 parents | $730.71 | $1,030.82 |
| With 1 child, 1 parent (no spouse) | $615.12 | $877.06 |
| With 1 child, 2 parents (no spouse) | $664.66 | $943.10 |
Additional Compensation
| Dependent status | 30% | 40% |
| Each additional child under 18 | $30.96 | $41.28 |
| Each child over 18 in a qualifying school program | $100.10 | $133.13 |
| Spouses who receive Aid and Attendance | $57.79 | $76.37 |
Basic VA Disability Pay Chart for 50-60% Disability Rating
Disability Rating: 50%-60%
Dependents: No dependents, dependent spouse or parent, no children
NOTE: Percentages are for disability ratings.
| Dependent status | 50% | 60% |
| Veteran (no dependents) | $1,075.16 | $1,361.88 |
| Veteran & spouse (no parents/children) | $1,178.36 | $1,486.75 |
| Veteran, spouse, 1 parent (no children) | $1,261.95 | $1,586.85 |
| Veteran, spouse, 2 parents (no children) | $1,345.54 | $1,686.96 |
| Veteran & 1 parent (no spouse/children) | $1,158.75 | $1,461.98 |
| Veteran, 2 parents (no spouse/children) | $1,242.34 | $1,562.09 |
Additional Compensation
Disability Rating: 50%-60%
| Dependent status | 50% | 60% |
| Aid and Attendance for spouses | $95.98 | $114.55 |
VA Disability Pay Rates for 50-60% Disability Rating with Dependents
Did you know? If you have a spouse who receives VA Aid and Attendance benefits, you may qualify for additional compensation. You may also be eligible for more VA disability pay if you have more than one child.
Disability Rating: 50%-60%
Dependents: With dependents, including children
| Dependent status | 50% | 60% |
| Veteran with 1 child only (no spouse/parents) | $1,144.30 | $1,445.47 |
| With 1 child and spouse (no parents) | $1,254.73 | $1,577.57 |
| With 1 child, spouse, 1 parent | $1,338.32 | $1,677.67 |
| With 1 child, spouse, 2 parents | $1,421.91 | $1,777.77 |
| With 1 child, 1 parent (no spouse) | $1,227.89 | $1,545.57 |
| With 1 child, 2 parents (no spouse) | $1,311.49 | $1,645.68 |
Additional Compensation
Disability Rating: 50%-60%
| Dependent status | 50% | 60% |
| Each additional child under 18 | $51.60 | $61.92 |
| Each child over 18 in a qualifying school program | $167.18 | $200.21 |
| Spouses who receive Aid and Attendance | $95.98 | $114.55 |
VA Disability Pay Chart for 70% to 80% Disability Rating
Disability Rating: 70%-80%
Dependents: No dependents, dependent spouse or parent, no children
| Dependent status | 70% | 80% |
| Veteran alone (no dependents) | $1,716.28 | $1,995.01 |
| With a spouse (no parents/children) | $1,861.79 | $2,161.16 |
| With a spouse and 1 parent (no children) | $1,978.41 | $2,294.29 |
| With a spouse and 2 parents (no children) | $2,095.02 | $2,428.45 |
| With 1 parent (no spouse/children) | $1,832.89 | $2,128.14 |
| With 2 parents (no spouse/children) | $1,949.51 | $2,261.27 |
Additional Compensation
Disability Rating: 70%-80%
| Dependent status | 70% | 80% |
| Spouses receiving Aid and Attendance | $134.16 | $152.74 |
>> Frustrated with your VA disability rating? Get help with increasing your rating to get the compensation you deserve. Please go here.
VA Disability Pay Rates for 70% to 80% Disability Rating with Dependents
Disability Rating: 70%-80%
Dependents: With dependents, including children
| Dependent status | 70% | 80% |
| Veteran with child only (no spouse/parents) | $1,813.29 | $2,106.47 |
| With 1 child and spouse (no parents) | $1,968.09 | $2,282.94 |
| With 1 child, spouse, 1 parent | $2,084.70 | $2,416.07 |
| With 1 child, spouse, 2 parents | $2,201.32 | $2,549.19 |
| With 1 child, 1 parent | $1,929.90 | $2,239.59 |
| With 1 child, 2 parents (no spouse) | $2,046.52 | $2,372.72 |
Additional Compensation
| Dependent status | 70% | 80% |
| Each additional child under 18 | $72.24 | $82.56 |
| Each additional child over 18 in a qualifying school program | $233.23 | $267.29 |
| Spouse receiving Aid and Attendance | $134.16 | $152.74 |
VA Disability Pay Rates for 90% to 100% Disability Rating
Disability Rating: 90%-100%
Dependents: No dependents, dependent spouse or parent, no children
| Dependent status | 90% | 100% |
| Veteran alone (no dependents) | $2,241.91 | $3,737.85 |
| With a spouse (no parents/children) | $2,428.70 | $3,946.25 |
| With a spouse and 1 parent (no children) | $2,578.34 | $4,113.51 |
| With a spouse and 2 parents (no children) | $2,727.98 | $4,280.77 |
| With 1 parent (no spouse/children) | $2,391.55 | $3,905.11 |
| With 2 parents (no spouse/children) | $2,541.19 | $4,072.36 |
Additional Compensation
Disability Rating: 90%-100%
| Dependent status | 90% | 100% |
| Spouses receiving Aid and Attendance | $172.34 | $191.14 |
VA Disability Pay Chart for 90% to 100% Disability Rating with Dependents
Disability Rating: 90%-100%
Dependents: With dependents, including children
| Dependent status | 90% | 100% |
| Veteran with child only (no spouse/parents) | $2,366.78 | $3,877.22 |
| With 1 child and spouse (no parents) | $2,565.95 | $4,098.88 |
| With 1 child, spouse, 1 parent | $2,715.59 | $4,266.13 |
| With 1 child, spouse, 2 parents | $2,865.23 | $4,433.39 |
| With 1 child, 1 parent | $2,516.42 | $4,044.48 |
| With 1 child, 2 parents (no spouse) | $2,666.06 | $4,211.74 |
Additional Compensation
Disability Rating: 90%-100%
| Dependent status | 90% | 100% |
| Each additional child under 18 | $92.88 | $103.55 |
| Each additional child over 18 in a qualifying school program | $300.31 | $334.49 |
| Spouse receiving Aid and Attendance | $172.34 | $191.14 |
VA Disability Pay Rate Charts 2023
What follows is preserved here for archival purposes. These rates are not applicable in 2024.
Basic VA Disability Pay for 30-60% Disability Rating
Disability Rating: 30%-60%
Dependents: No dependents, dependent spouse or parent, no children
NOTE: Percentages are for disability ratings.
| Dependent status | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% |
| Veteran (no dependents) | 508.05 | 731.86 | 1,041.82 | 1,319.65 |
| Veteran & spouse (no parents/children) | 568.05 | 811.86 | 1,141.82 | 1,440.65 |
| Veteran, spouse, 1 parent (no children) | 616.05 | 875.86 | 1,222.82 | 1,537.65 |
| Veteran, spouse, 2 parents (no children) | 664.05 | 939.86 | 1,303.82 | 1,634.65 |
| Veteran & 1 parent (no spouse/children) | 556.05 | 795.86 | 1,122.82 | 1,416.65 |
| Veteran, 2 parents (no spouse/children) | 604.05 | 859.86 | 1,203.82 | 1,513.65 |
Additional Compensation
Disability Rating: 30%-60%
| Dependent status | 30% |
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| Aid and Attendance for spouses | 56.00 | 74.00 | 93.00 | 111.00 |
Read more: Comprehensive Military Benefits Guide
Basic VA Disability Rates
Disability Rating: 30%-60%
Dependents: With dependents, including children
| Dependent status | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% |
| Veteran with 1 child only (no spouse/parents) | 548.05 | 785.86 | 1,108.82 | 1,400.65 |
| With 1 child and spouse (no parents) | 612.05 | 870.86 | 1,215.82 | 1,528.65 |
| With 1 child, spouse, 1 parent | 660.05 | 934.86 | 1,296.82 | 1,625.65 |
| With 1 child, spouse, 2 parents | 708.05 | 998.86 | 1,377.82 | 1,722.65 |
| With 1 child, 1 parent (no spouse) | 596.05 | 849.86 | 1,189.82 | 1,497.65 |
| With 1 child, 2 parents (no spouse) | 644.05 | 913.86 | 1,270.82 | 1,594.65 |
Added Amounts
Disability Rating: 30%-60%
| Dependent status | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% |
| Each additional child under 18 | 30.00 | 40.00 | 50.00 | 60.00 |
| Each child over 18 in a qualifying school program | 97.00 | 129.00 | 162.00 | 194.00 |
| Spouses who receive Aid and Attendance | 56.00 | 74.00 | 93.00 | 111.00 |
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Basic Monthly Rates for 70% to 100% Disability Rating
Disability Rating: 70%-100%
Dependents: No dependents, dependent spouse or parent, no children
| Dependent status | 70% | 80% | 90% | 100% |
| Veteran alone (no dependents) | 1,663.06 | 1,933.15 | 2,172.39 | 3,621.95 |
| With a spouse (no parents/children) | 1,804.06 | 2,094.15 | 2,353.39 | 3,823.89 |
| With a spouse and 1 parent (no children) | 1,917.06 | 2,223.15 | 2,498.39 | 3,985.96 |
| With a spouse and 2 parents (no children) | 2,030.06 | 2,353.15 | 2,643.39 | 4,148.03 |
| With 1 parent (no spouse/children) | 1,776.06 | 2,062.15 | 2,317.39 | 3,784.02 |
| With 2 parents (no spouse/children) | 1,889.06 | 2,191.15 | 2,462.39 | 3,946.09 |
Added Amounts
Disability Rating: 70%-100%
| Dependent status | 70% | 80% | 90% | 100% |
| Spouses receiving Aid and Attendance | 130.00 | 148.00 | 167.00 | 185.21 |
Basic Monthly Rates
Disability Rating: 70%-100%
Dependents: With dependents, including children
| Dependent status | 70% | 80% | 90% | 100% |
| Veteran with child only (no spouse/parents) | 1,757.06 | 2,041.15 | 2,293.39 | 3,757.00 |
| With 1 child and spouse (no parents) | 1,907.06 | 2,212.15 | 2,486.39 | 3,971.78 |
| With 1 child, spouse, 1 parent | 2,020.06 | 2,341.15 | 2,631.39 | 4,133.85 |
| With 1 child, spouse, 2 parents | 2,133.06 | 2,470.15 | 2,776.39 | 4,295.92 |
| With 1 child, 1 parent | 1,870.06 | 2,170.15 | 2,438.39 | 3,919.07 |
| With 1 child, 2 parents (no spouse) | 1,983.06 | 2,299.15 | 2,583.39 | 4,081.14 |
Added Amounts
Disability Rating: 70%-100%
| Dependent status | 70% |
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| Each additional child under 18 | 70.00 | 80.00 | 90.00 | 100.34 |
| Each additional child over 18 in a qualifying school program | 226.00 | 259.00 | 291.00 | 324.12 |
| Spouse receiving Aid and Attendance | 130.00 | 148.00 | 167.00 | 185.21 |
What to Know About VA Claims for Service-Connected Disabilities
VA disability claims pay a set amount each year, but that amount is subject to change through Cost of Living Adjustments, federal legislation, and changes to the VA program. The rates you see here are for informational purposes only. Check with the Department of Veterans Affairs for current VA disability payment rates and regulations.
Your VA disability compensation may be less than the amount mentioned above under certain qualifying circumstances, including receiving military retirement pay, disability severance pay, or separation pay. You may also receive a reduced benefit if you are incarcerated in a federal, state, or local facility for more than 60 days for conviction of a felony, according to VA.gov.
RELATED: Military Allowances Guide
>> Frustrated with your VA disability rating? Get help with increasing your rating to get the compensation you deserve.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What are the VA Disability Pay rates for 2025?
The 2025 VA Disability Pay rates vary depending on your disability rating and dependent status. For example, a 10% disability rating pays $175.51 in 2025, while a 100% rating pays $2,417.69 for a veteran without dependents in 2025. These amounts will vary in subsequent years.
How does having dependents affect VA Disability Pay?
VA Disability Pay may sometimes increase if you have a spouse, children, or dependent parents. VA.gov states that in 2025, you may qualify for more VA disability pay if:
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- You have a very severe disability or loss of limb, or
- You have a spouse, child, or dependent parent and your combined disability rating is 30% or greater, or
- You have a spouse with a severe disability
Are there additional benefits for veterans with severe disabilities or their spouses?
Yes, veterans with severe disabilities or spouses who receive Aid and Attendance benefits may qualify for additional compensation beyond the standard rates.
About the author
Editor-in-Chief Joe Wallace is a 13-year veteran of the United States Air Force and a former reporter/editor for Air Force Television News and the Pentagon Channel. His freelance work includes contract work for Motorola, VALoans.com, and Credit Karma. He is co-founder of Dim Art House in Springfield, Illinois, and spends his non-writing time as an abstract painter, independent publisher, and occasional filmmaker.
