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VA disability pay chart
The monthly VA disability compensation amount for every combined rating from 10% to 100%, by dependent status. These are the published federal rates effective December 1, 2025, taken directly from VA.gov. This is the rate table, not a promise of what you will receive.
| Combined rating | Veteran alone | With spouse | Spouse + 1 child | Spouse + 2 parents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | $180.42 | $180.42 | $180.42 | $180.42 |
| 20% | $356.66 | $356.66 | $356.66 | $356.66 |
| 30% | $552.47 | $617.47 | $666.47 | $721.47 |
| 40% | $795.84 | $882.84 | $947.84 | $1,022.84 |
| 50% | $1,132.90 | $1,241.90 | $1,322.90 | $1,417.90 |
| 60% | $1,435.02 | $1,566.02 | $1,663.02 | $1,776.02 |
| 70% | $1,808.45 | $1,961.45 | $2,074.45 | $2,207.45 |
| 80% | $2,102.15 | $2,277.15 | $2,406.15 | $2,557.15 |
| 90% | $2,362.30 | $2,559.30 | $2,704.30 | $2,875.30 |
| 100% | $3,938.58 | $4,158.17 | $4,318.99 | $4,510.65 |
At 10% and 20% the amount is the same regardless of dependents; dependent amounts begin at 30%. Additional children, a child in school, or special monthly compensation can raise the amount further, see VA.gov for those add-ons.
Understand your own rating
Your combined rating is not your ratings added together. See how the VA combines multiple conditions, or upload your decision letter and we will walk through the math on your own numbers.
Common questions
How much is VA disability per month?
It depends on your combined rating and your dependents. For December 1, 2025, a veteran alone receives $180.42 at 10% up to $3,938.58 at 100%, with higher amounts when you have a spouse, children, or dependent parents. The full chart is above.
Do dependents change my VA disability pay?
Not at 10% or 20%: those rates are the same regardless of dependents. Starting at 30%, having a spouse, children, or dependent parents adds to your monthly amount.
When do VA disability rates change?
Rates are adjusted each year by the same cost-of-living increase applied to Social Security, announced in the fall and effective December 1. The chart on this page reflects the rates effective December 1, 2025.
Is this the amount I will actually receive?
This is the published federal rate table, not a promise of an individual payment. Your actual amount is decided by the VA and can differ based on additional dependents, special monthly compensation, or offsets. Always confirm your own amount with the VA or an accredited representative.