VA disability rates 2026 at 10% and 20%
At 10% and 20% the payment is a flat amount; dependents do not change it[varates].
| Rating | Monthly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% | $180.42 | $2,165.04 |
| 20% | $356.66 | $4,279.92 |
VA disability pay chart 2026: 30% to 60%
From 30% up, VA adds money for a spouse, children and dependent parents. Find your row, then add any amounts from the added-amounts table[varates].
| 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 |
| Spouse and 1 parent | $669.47 | $952.84 | $1,329.90 | $1,671.02 |
| Spouse and 2 parents | $721.47 | $1,022.84 | $1,417.90 | $1,776.02 |
| 1 parent | $604.47 | $865.84 | $1,220.90 | $1,540.02 |
| 2 parents | $656.47 | $935.84 | $1,308.90 | $1,645.02 |
| Dependent status | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With 1 child | $596.47 | $853.84 | $1,205.90 | $1,523.02 |
| Child and spouse | $666.47 | $947.84 | $1,322.90 | $1,663.02 |
| Child, spouse, 1 parent | $718.47 | $1,017.84 | $1,410.90 | $1,768.02 |
| Child, spouse, 2 parents | $770.47 | $1,087.84 | $1,498.90 | $1,873.02 |
| Child and 1 parent | $648.47 | $923.84 | $1,293.90 | $1,628.02 |
| Child and 2 parents | $700.47 | $993.84 | $1,381.90 | $1,733.02 |
| Added for | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Each additional child under 18 | $32.00 | $43.00 | $54.00 | $65.00 |
| Each additional child 18–23 in school | $105.00 | $140.00 | $176.00 | $211.00 |
| Spouse receiving Aid and Attendance | $61.00 | $81.00 | $101.00 | $121.00 |
VA disability pay chart 2026: 70% to 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 |
| Spouse and 1 parent | $2,084.45 | $2,417.15 | $2,717.30 | $4,334.41 |
| Spouse and 2 parents | $2,207.45 | $2,557.15 | $2,875.30 | $4,510.65 |
| 1 parent | $1,931.45 | $2,242.15 | $2,520.30 | $4,114.82 |
| 2 parents | $2,054.45 | $2,382.15 | $2,678.30 | $4,291.06 |
| Dependent status | 70% | 80% | 90% | 100% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With 1 child | $1,910.45 | $2,219.15 | $2,494.30 | $4,085.43 |
| Child and spouse | $2,074.45 | $2,406.15 | $2,704.30 | $4,318.99 |
| Child, spouse, 1 parent | $2,197.45 | $2,546.15 | $2,862.30 | $4,495.23 |
| Child, spouse, 2 parents | $2,320.45 | $2,686.15 | $3,020.30 | $4,671.47 |
| Child and 1 parent | $2,033.45 | $2,359.15 | $2,652.30 | $4,261.67 |
| Child and 2 parents | $2,156.45 | $2,499.15 | $2,810.30 | $4,437.91 |
| Added for | 70% | 80% | 90% | 100% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Each additional child under 18 | $76.00 | $87.00 | $98.00 | $109.11 |
| Each additional child 18–23 in school | $246.00 | $281.00 | $317.00 | $352.45 |
| Spouse receiving Aid and Attendance | $141.00 | $161.00 | $181.00 | $201.41 |
VA’s own example: a veteran rated 70% with a spouse, three children under 18 and a spouse receiving Aid and Attendance starts at $2,074.45 (spouse and one child), adds $76.00 twice for the other two children and $141.00 for Aid and Attendance, for $2,367.45 a month[varates]. The VA disability calculator does this for any family, and the VA back pay calculator adds up past months.
VA disability rates 2027: estimate after the 3.6% COLA
VA compensation must rise by the same percentage as Social Security, which announced a 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment for 2027[ssacola]. The new rates take effect December 1, 2026 and are first paid on the payment for December. VA publishes the exact table in December; until then these are estimates (2026 rate × 1.036):
| Rating | Alone, 2026 | Alone, est. Dec 2026 | With spouse, est. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | $180.42 | $186.92 | — |
| 20% | $356.66 | $369.50 | — |
| 30% | $552.47 | $572.36 | $639.70 |
| 40% | $795.84 | $824.49 | $914.62 |
| 50% | $1,132.90 | $1,173.68 | $1,286.61 |
| 60% | $1,435.02 | $1,486.68 | $1,622.40 |
| 70% | $1,808.45 | $1,873.55 | $2,032.06 |
| 80% | $2,102.15 | $2,177.83 | $2,359.13 |
| 90% | $2,362.30 | $2,447.34 | $2,651.43 |
| 100% | $3,938.58 | $4,080.37 | $4,307.86 |
Special monthly compensation (SMC) 2026
SMC is paid on top of, or instead of, the basic rate for specific losses (such as loss of use of a hand or foot, blindness) or the need for daily help. SMC-K adds $139.87 a month per award, up to three awards[vasmc].
| SMC level | Monthly |
|---|---|
| SMC-L | $4,900.83 |
| SMC-L½ | $5,154.00 |
| SMC-M | $5,408.55 |
| SMC-M½ | $5,780.00 |
| SMC-N | $6,152.64 |
| SMC-N½ | $6,514.00 |
| SMC-O/P | $6,877.12 |
| SMC-R.1 | $9,826.88 |
| SMC-R.2/T | $11,271.67 |
| SMC-S | $4,408.53 |
Survivors of a veteran who died from a service-connected condition may get Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC), which starts at $1,699.36 a month for a surviving spouse in 2026[vadic].
Military disability pay chart vs VA compensation
A “military disability pay chart” usually means one of two different things. VA compensation (this page) is paid by VA to veterans for service-connected conditions and is tax-free. Military disability retired pay is paid by DFAS when a service retires a member for disability; it is based on basic pay and the service’s rating, and VA compensation can offset it. If you are still serving, see the military retirement calculator; for your combined rating, use the VA math calculator. Payment days are on the VA disability pay dates page.
Frequently asked questions
How much is 100% VA disability in 2026?
$3,938.58 a month for a veteran alone, $4,158.17 with a spouse, and $4,318.99 with a spouse and one child, effective December 1, 2025.
What are the VA disability rates 2026 for 50%?
$1,132.90 alone, $1,241.90 with a spouse, $1,322.90 with a spouse and one child.
When do the 2027 VA disability rates start?
December 1, 2026, with a 3.6% COLA matching Social Security. Because VA pays in arrears, the first higher payment arrives at the start of January 2027.
Is VA disability compensation taxable?
No. VA disability compensation is not taxable federal income, and VA payments do not count toward Social Security.