60% VA disability pay
A 60% VA disability rating pays the amounts below each month, tax-free. These are the 2026 rates, effective December 1, 2025.
60% VA disability monthly pay by dependents
| Your situation | Monthly (tax-free) |
|---|
| Veteran alone (no dependents) | $1,435.02 |
| With spouse (no children) | $1,566.02 |
| With spouse and 1 child | $1,663.02 |
| With spouse and 2 children | $1,728.02 |
| With 1 child (no spouse) | $1,523.02 |
| With 1 dependent parent | $1,540.02 |
| With 2 dependent parents | $1,645.02 |
| With spouse and 1 parent | $1,671.02 |
Added amounts (on top of the above)
| Each additional child under 18 | +$65.00 |
| Each child 18+ in a qualifying school program | +$211.00 |
| Spouse receiving Aid & Attendance | +$121.00 |
With several conditions, VA combines them with its own formula rather than adding, and rounds to the nearest 10%, so a combined 75% pays at the 80% rate. The calculator shows where yours land.
See your state's veteran benefits and whether you may be Permanent & Total.
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.