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2026 VA Disability Rates

The 2026 rates reflect a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), effective December 1, 2025, and first appeared in the payment deposited December 31, 2025 (the December 2025 benefit, paid early because January 1 is a federal holiday). Rates shown are the official VA.gov veteran-alone (no dependents) monthly amounts. Monthly compensation for a veteran with no dependents:

RatingMonthly (veteran alone)
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

Veterans rated 30% or higher receive additional amounts for dependents (spouse, children, dependent parents). For the complete dependent tables, see the official VA compensation rate tables.

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Source: Official VA rate tables, verified July 2026. Confirm your exact amount at VA.gov.

Updated August 23, 2026