The 2026 VA disability rates took effect December 1, 2025, reflecting a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). Below is the full pay chart for every rating from 10% to 100%, including added amounts for a spouse, children, and dependent parents.
Not sure what your combined rating is yet? Use our VA disability calculator to combine your individual ratings first, then come back here to find your monthly payment.
2026 VA Disability Pay Chart (10%-20%, No Dependents)
Veterans rated 10% or 20% do not receive additional pay for dependents at these levels.
| Disability Rating | Monthly Payment |
|---|---|
| 10% | $180.42 |
| 20% | $356.66 |
2026 VA Disability Pay Chart (30%-60%)
| Dependent Status | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veteran alone | $552.47 | $795.84 | $1,132.90 | $1,435.02 |
| With spouse | $617.47 | $882.84 | $1,241.90 | $1,566.02 |
| With spouse + 1 child | $666.47 | $947.84 | $1,322.90 | $1,663.02 |
| With 1 child (no spouse) | $596.47 | $853.84 | $1,205.90 | $1,523.02 |
2026 VA Disability Pay Chart (70%-100%)
| Dependent Status | 70% | 80% | 90% | 100% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veteran alone | $1,808.45 | $2,102.15 | $2,362.30 | $3,938.58 |
| With spouse | $1,961.45 | $2,277.15 | $2,559.30 | $4,158.17 |
| With spouse + 1 child | $2,074.45 | $2,406.15 | $2,704.30 | $4,318.99 |
| With 1 child (no spouse) | $1,910.45 | $2,219.15 | $2,494.30 | $4,085.43 |
Each additional child under 18: add $32-$109.11/month depending on rating (30% = $32, 100% = $109.11).
Each additional child over 18 in school: add $105-$352.45/month depending on rating.
Spouse receiving Aid & Attendance: add $61-$201.41/month depending on rating.
Full dependent combinations (2 parents, schoolchildren, Aid & Attendance stacking) available in the calculator.
How to Read This Chart
- Find your combined disability rating (10%-100%) in the column headers.
- Find your dependent status in the left column - veteran alone, with spouse, with children, or combinations.
- The number where they meet is your basic monthly rate.
- Add any "Added amounts" if you have more than one child, or your spouse receives Aid & Attendance.
Example: A 70% veteran with a spouse and 3 children under 18 starts at $2,074.45 (spouse + 1 child), then adds $76 for the 2nd child and $76 for the 3rd child = $2,226.45/month.
Why the 2026 Rate Increased
VA disability pay is legally tied to Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment. For 2026, that adjustment was 2.8%, raising the 100% rate from $3,831.30 (2025) to $3,938.58 (2026). This applies automatically - no action needed from veterans already receiving payments.