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2026 VA disability pay rates

How much VA disability compensation pays each month, tax-free, for every rating from 10% to 100%, alone and with dependents. These are the 2026 rates (effective December 1, 2025), verified against VA.gov. Tap a rating for the full breakdown.

Social Security announced a 3.6% COLA on October 14, 2026. See the estimated 2027 pay rates.

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Monthly VA disability compensation by rating

RatingAlone+ Spouse+ Spouse, 1 child+ Spouse, 2 children
10%$180.42$180.42$180.42$180.42
20%$356.66$356.66$356.66$356.66
30%$552.47$617.47$666.47$698.47
40%$795.84$882.84$947.84$990.84
50%$1,132.90$1,241.90$1,322.90$1,376.90
60%$1,435.02$1,566.02$1,663.02$1,728.02
70%$1,808.45$1,961.45$2,074.45$2,150.45
80%$2,102.15$2,277.15$2,406.15$2,493.15
90%$2,362.30$2,559.30$2,704.30$2,802.30
100%$3,938.58$4,158.17$4,318.99$4,428.10

Dependent amounts apply at 30% and above. At 10% and 20%, the amount is the same with or without dependents. Each page below also lists added amounts for extra children, school-age children, and a spouse receiving Aid & Attendance.

How combined ratings work

If you have more than one service-connected condition, VA combines them with its own formula (not simple addition) and rounds to the nearest 10%. That's why two 30% conditions don't make 60%. The free calculator shows exactly where your conditions land and what it pays.

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Rates shown are the VA disability compensation rates effective December 1, 2025 (the 2026 rates), verified against VA.gov. VA adjusts rates annually for cost of living. Always confirm the current amount for your situation at VA.gov. VA Ready is not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and this page is not financial or legal advice.