2026 VA Disability Pay Rates Chart
Complete 2026 pay chart with the 2.8% COLA — every rating tier, with and without dependents, monthly and annual amounts.
This is the complete 2026 VA disability pay rates chart — every rating tier from 10% to 100%, with and without dependents, all reflecting the 2.8% COLA increase that took effect December 1, 2025. All amounts are tax-free at the federal level.
Use this chart to verify your monthly payment, plan your budget, and estimate what an increased rating would mean.
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2026 Pay Rate Overview
VA disability compensation rates are adjusted annually based on the Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) tied to the Consumer Price Index. The 2026 increase of 2.8% applies to:
- Standard schedular disability compensation (10%–100%)
- Total Disability Individual Unemployability (TDIU)
- Special Monthly Compensation (SMC)
- Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC)
- VA pension benefits
Veterans rated 30% or higher receive additional compensation for dependents. Veterans at 10% or 20% receive a flat rate regardless of family size.
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Veteran Alone — Complete Pay Chart
| Rating | Monthly | Annual | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | $180.42 | $2,165.04 | Mild |
| 20% | $356.66 | $4,279.92 | Mild |
| 30% | $552.47 | $6,629.64 | Moderate |
| 40% | $795.84 | $9,550.08 | Moderate |
| 50% | $1,132.90 | $13,594.80 | Moderate |
| 60% | $1,435.02 | $17,220.24 | Significant |
| 70% | $1,808.45 | $21,701.40 | Significant |
| 80% | $2,102.15 | $25,225.80 | Significant |
| 90% | $2,362.30 | $28,347.60 | Significant |
| 100% | $3,938.58 | $47,262.96 | Total |
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Pay With Dependents
Dependent additions begin at 30% rating. The amounts below are for veterans with the listed family configurations.
| Rating | Vet + Spouse | Vet + Spouse + 1 Child | Vet + Spouse + 2 Parents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30% | $617.80 | $666.27 | $723.17 |
| 40% | $883.30 | $947.57 | $1,022.39 |
| 50% | $1,242.48 | $1,322.56 | $1,417.40 |
| 60% | $1,566.72 | $1,662.62 | $1,777.46 |
| 70% | $1,961.23 | $2,073.98 | $2,207.79 |
| 80% | $2,277.06 | $2,405.61 | $2,488.89 |
| 90% | $2,559.34 | $2,703.70 | $2,875.45 |
| 100% | $4,158.17 | $4,318.98 | $4,510.65 |
Source: VA Claims 2026 Disability Rates page and VA.gov.
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Additional Dependent Amounts
Beyond the base configurations, the VA pays additional amounts for each extra dependent.
| Rating | Each Child Under 18 | Each Schoolchild 18-23 | A&A Spouse |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30% | $32.67 | $105.37 | $60.07 |
| 50% | $53.74 | $175.97 | $100.11 |
| 70% | $75.87 | $246.57 | $141.20 |
| 90% | $98.00 | $317.17 | $181.24 |
| 100% | $109.11 | $352.45 | $201.41 |
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2026 VA Payment Schedule
VA disability is paid monthly in arrears — meaning each payment covers the previous month. The standard pay date is the first business day of each month. If that falls on a weekend or federal holiday, payment moves to the previous business day.
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What You'll Actually Receive
To calculate your exact monthly payment, follow these steps:
Find Your Combined Rating
Use VA math to combine all your service-connected ratings. The result, rounded to nearest 10%, is your official combined rating.
Locate the Base Rate
Look up your rating in the 'Veteran Alone' chart above to find the base monthly amount.
Add Dependent Additions
If rated 30%+, add the amount for your spouse and each dependent. Use the 'With Dependents' chart for common configurations.
Add Special Monthly Compensation
If you qualify for SMC (severe disabilities, Aid and Attendance, etc.), add that amount on top.
Get the Right Rating, Get the Right Pay
If you're not sure your current rating reflects your actual disabilities, get a free review. Many veterans qualify for substantially higher pay.
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