2026 VA Disability Pay Rates & Compensation Charts

10%-20% VA Disability Rates

Monthly compensation for Veterans with a 10% or 20% rating. Note that the VA does not provide additional compensation for dependents at these levels.

Disability Rating

Monthly Rate (2026)

10%

$186.74

20%

$369.15

30%-60% VA Disability Rates

Without Children

Monthly compensation for Veterans with qualifying dependents (spouse and/or parents) but no dependent children.

Dependent Status

30%

40%

50%

60%

Veteran Alone

$572.36

$824.49

$1,173.68

$1,486.68

Veteran with Spouse Only

$640.36

$914.49

$1,286.68

$1,622.68

Veteran with Spouse & One Parent

$626.36

$897.49

$1,264.68

$1,595.68

Veteran with Spouse & Two Parents

$749.36

$1,061.49

$1,469.68

$1,841.68

Veteran with One Parent

$626.36

$897.49

$1,264.68

$1,595.68

Veteran with Two Parents

$681.36

$970.49

$1,355.68

$1,705.68

Additional for A/A Spouse (B)

$62.00

$83.00

$104.00

$125.00

30%-60% VA Disability Rates

With Children

Monthly compensation for Veterans with qualifying dependents (spouse and/or parents) but no dependent children.

Dependent Status

30%

40%

50%

60%

Veteran with Spouse Only

$640.36

$914.49

$1,286.68

$1,622.68

Veteran with Child Only

$617.36

$884.9

$1,249.68

$1,577.68

Veteran with Spouse, One Parent and Child

$745.36

$1,054.49

$1,461.68

$1,832.68

Veteran with Spouse, Two Parents and Child

$799.36

$1,127.49

$1,552.68

$1,941.68

Veteran with One Parent and Child

$690.36

$981.49

$1,370.68

$1,722.68

Veteran with Two Parents and Child

$727.36

$1,030.49

$1,431.68

$1,796.68

Add for Each Additional Child Under Age 18

$33.00

$45.00

$56.00

$67.00

Each Additional Schoolchild Over Age 18 (A)

$109.00

$146.00

$182.00

$219.00

Additional for A/A Spouse (B)

$62.00

$83.00

$104.00

$125.00

70%-100% VA Disability Rates

Without Children

Monthly compensation for Veterans with qualifying dependents (spouse and/or parents) but no dependent children.

Dependent Status

70%

80%

90%

100%

Veteran Alone

$1,873.55

$2,177.83

$2,447.34

$4,080.37

Veteran with Spouse Only

$2,032.55

$2,358.83

$2,651.34

$4,307.86

Veteran with Spouse & One Parent

$2,160.55

$2,505.83

$2,816.34

$4,490.45

Veteran with Spouse & Two Parents

$2,287.55

$2,651.83

$2,980.34

$4,673.03

Veteran with One Parent

$2,000.55

$2,323.83

$2,611.34

$4,262.95

Veteran with Two Parents

$2,128.55

$2,469.83

$2,775.34

$4,445.54

Additional for A/A Spouse (B)

$146.00

$166.00

$187.00

$208.66

70%-100% VA Disability Rates

With Children

Monthly compensation for Veterans with qualifying dependents (spouse and/or parents) but no dependent children.

Dependent Status

70%

80%

90%

100%

Veteran with Spouse and Child

$2,148.55

$2,492.83

$2,801.34

$4,474.47

Veteran with Child Only

$1,979.55

$2,298.83

$2,583.34

$4,232.51

Veteran with Spouse, One Parent and Child

$2,276.55

$2,638.83

$2,966.34

$4,657.06

Veteran with Spouse, Two Parents and Child

$2,404.55

$2,784.83

$3,130.34

$4,839.64

Veteran with One Parent and Child

$2,107.55

$2,444.83

$2,748.34

$4,415.09

Veteran with Two Parents and Child

$2,235.55

$2,590.83

$2,912.34

$4,597.67

Add for Each Additional Child Under Age 18

$79.00

$90.00

$101.00

$113.04

Each Additional Schoolchild Over Age 18 (A)

$255.00

$292.00

$328.00

$365.14

Additional for A/A Spouse (B)

$146.00

$166.00

$187.00

$208.66

*A/A = Aid and Attendance

The VAdisability compensation rates shown in these tables are estimates provided forinformational purposes only. Actual payment amounts may vary based on yourdisability rating, dependent status, eligibility, and other individualcircumstances. The amount you receive may differ from the estimates provided

Types of VA Disability Claims

Disability Compensation

Monthly, tax-free benefits paid directly to a Veteran who is disabled due to a service- related injury or illness.

Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC)

Tax-free payment made to the surviving family of a Veteran who died during active duty or from a service-related disability.

Special Monthly Compensation (SMC)

Additional benefits for disabled Veterans and/or their family members for costs related to assistance with activities of daily living.

Special Circumstances

Benefits for clothing allowance, home modifications, adapted vehicles, and other special needs.

2027 VA Disability Pay Rates

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