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VA Disability Pay

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.

Read more: Do You Need Help Filing a VA Disability Claim?

VA.gov advises, “We base your monthly payment amount on your disability rating and details about your dependent family members.”

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

What follows are the VA Disability Compensation Rates for 2023. These numbers are provided as a reference only; beyond 2023, your experience may vary.

VA Disability Pay Rates 2023

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%
40%
50%
60%
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%
80%
90%
100%
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. Don’t expect these rates to be the same after 2023. Check with the Department of Veterans Affairs for current VA disability payment rates and regulations.

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>> Frustrated with your VA disability rating?  Register for a free consultation for help with increasing your rating to get the compensation you deserve.  Please go here.

 

 

 

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