VA Disability Pay Chart
The VA Disability Pay Chart is a financial reference tool covering va disability pay chart 2025, va disability pay chart 2026, va disability rates 2025, va compensation chart. Use the chart below to look up values instantly. Printable and downloadable versions are available on this page.
What Is My VA Disability Pay?
Enter your disability rating and dependent status to get your estimated monthly VA compensation.
Estimated Monthly Compensation
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Annual equivalent: $0.00
2026 rates effective Dec 1, 2025. Source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
2026 VA Disability Pay Chart — Veteran Alone
| Disability Rating | Monthly Payment |
|---|---|
| 10% | $180.42 |
| 20% | $356.66 |
| 30% | $552.47 |
| 40% | $795.84 |
| 50% | $1,132.90 |
| 60% | $1,435.02 |
| 70% | $1,808.45 |
| 80% | $2,102.15 |
| 90% | $2,362.30 |
| 100% | $3,938.58 |
Rates reflect the 2.8% COLA adjustment effective December 1, 2025. Visit VA.gov for confirmed current rates. Rates are updated annually each December.
Source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs 2026 Compensation Tables
2026 Monthly VA Disability Pay by Rating
Source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs — 2026 compensation rates (effective December 1, 2025)
2026 VA Disability Pay — With Dependants
Dependency additions begin at the 30 percent rating — veterans rated below 30 percent receive the same amount regardless of family size.
| Disability Rating | Veteran Alone | With Spouse Only | With Spouse and One Child |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30% | $552.47 | $618.26 | $666.58 |
| 40% | $795.84 | $883.22 | $947.98 |
| 50% | $1,132.90 | $1,241.87 | $1,323.08 |
| 60% | $1,435.02 | $1,566.60 | $1,663.23 |
| 70% | $1,808.45 | $1,961.62 | $2,074.70 |
| 80% | $2,102.15 | $2,276.91 | $2,406.43 |
| 90% | $2,362.30 | $2,559.34 | $2,704.63 |
| 100% | $3,938.58 | $4,158.17 | $4,318.99 |
Source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs 2025
How VA Combined Ratings Work — The Whole Person Method
The VA does not simply add disability percentages together — it uses the whole person method which means combined ratings will always be lower than the sum of individual ratings.
VA Disability Pay Rate History
| Year | COLA Increase Percentage | 100% Rate — Veteran Alone |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2.8% | $2,973.86 |
| 2020 | 1.6% | $3,106.04 |
| 2021 | 1.3% | $3,146.42 |
| 2022 | 5.9% | $3,332.06 |
| 2023 | 8.7% | $3,621.95 |
| 2024 | 3.2% | $3,737.85 |
| 2025 | 2.5% | $3,831.30 |
| 2026 | 2.8% (effective Dec 1, 2025) | $3,938.58 |
Source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs annual compensation tables
VA Disability Pay Calculator
Select your disability rating and dependent status to calculate your estimated 2025 monthly VA compensation. Use the combined rating calculator below to compute your combined rating when you have multiple service-connected conditions.
Monthly Compensation Lookup
Select your disability rating and dependent status to estimate your 2025 monthly VA compensation.
Estimated Monthly Compensation
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Annual equivalent: $0.00
2026 rates effective December 1, 2025 (2.8% COLA). Visit VA.gov for confirmed current rates.
Combined Rating Calculator
Enter each service-connected condition rating separately. The calculator applies the VA whole person method to compute your combined rating.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the VA disability pay for 100%?
In 2026 a veteran rated at 100% disability with no dependants receives $3,938.58 per month. With a spouse this rises to $4,158.17 per month. These rates are effective December 1, 2025 following the 2.8% COLA increase.
Is VA disability pay taxable?
VA disability compensation is not subject to federal income tax. It is also exempt from state income tax in most US states.
What is TDIU?
Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) allows veterans with a combined rating of 60 percent or higher who cannot maintain substantially gainful employment to receive compensation at the 100 percent rate. Veterans must demonstrate that their service-connected conditions prevent them from holding a steady job.
How does the VA combined rating calculation work?
The VA uses the whole person method rather than simple addition. A 50% rating plus a 30% rating equals 65% combined which rounds to 70% — not 80%. See the Combined Ratings section above for a full step-by-step breakdown.
Can VA disability ratings be reduced?
Yes — the VA can propose a reduction if a veteran's condition improves. The veteran receives advance notice and has the right to contest the proposed reduction.
What is the difference between VA disability and military retirement pay?
VA disability compensation is based on service-connected impairment and is tax-free. Military retirement pay is based on years of service and is taxable. CRDP allows most veterans to receive both concurrently. For base pay by rank, see the 2025 Military Pay Chart.
How long does a VA disability claim take?
Average processing time for initial claims is approximately 100 to 150 days. Complex claims with multiple conditions or insufficient records can take 6 to 12 months.
What rating qualifies for free VA healthcare?
Veterans with a combined disability rating of 50% or higher receive Priority Group 1 healthcare — the highest level — which includes no copays for most services. Lower ratings may still qualify for free care for service-connected conditions regardless of group.
Sources: Compensation rates verified against official VA publications. VA Compensation Rate Tables — VA.gov Disability Compensation Rates — How VA Rates Disabilities — Federal Register 2025 COLA Rates