Finance & Money
VA Disability Pay Chart
The 2026 VA disability compensation table pays from $180.42 per month at 10% to $3,938.58 per month at 100% for a Veteran with no dependents. The current rates became effective December 1, 2025.
VA disability compensation is a monthly tax-free benefit for eligible service-connected disabilities. A 30% or higher rating can also increase the standard payment for qualifying spouse, child, or dependent parent relationships. VA publishes the current compensation table by rating and dependent status.
At 10% and 20%, qualifying dependents do not raise the standard basic rate. At 30% and above, the payment depends on the final VA rating and eligible dependents. Multiple individual disability percentages are combined using VA rating math rather than simple addition.
100% · Veteran alone
$3,938.58
Monthly 2026 standard disability compensation with no dependents.
10% rating
$180.42
Monthly standard payment; dependents do not increase the basic 10% rate.
Dependent increases
Start at 30%
Qualifying spouse, children, or dependent parents can increase standard compensation at ratings of 30% or higher.
Federal tax treatment
Tax-free benefit
VA describes disability compensation as a monthly tax-free payment for eligible service-connected disabilities.
How VA disability rating turns into monthly compensation
The standard payment table uses the final VA combined disability rating, rounded to a compensable 10% increment. Individual condition ratings cannot be added together as ordinary percentages.
For example, VA states that two disabilities each rated 10% combine to 19%, which then rounds to a 20% combined rating. VA explains the combined-rating method and publishes the combined ratings table.
A Veteran rated 70% with a spouse and one child has a 2026 basic monthly rate of $2,074.45. Two additional children under age 18 add $76 each at that rating.
If that same 70% Veteran has three children under 18 and a spouse receiving Aid and Attendance, the official VA example totals $2,367.45 per month.
Individual Unemployability can pay an eligible Veteran at the 100% compensation rate even when the schedular combined rating remains below 100%. VA lists the general TDIU eligibility framework.
Special Monthly Compensation is separate from the standard rate table. SMC can add or substitute higher amounts for specific qualifying disabilities or circumstances.
2026 VA Disability Pay — Veteran Alone
Monthly VA disability compensation for a Veteran with no dependents. Rates are effective December 1, 2025.
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| VA disability rating | Monthly payment | Annualized payment | Dependent increase? |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0% | $0.00 regular compensation | $0.00 | No regular monthly disability payment at 0% |
| 10% | $180.42 | $2,165.04 | No higher basic rate for dependents |
| 20% | $356.66 | $4,279.92 | No higher basic rate for dependents |
| 30% | $552.47 | $6,629.64 | Yes, qualifying dependents can raise payment |
| 40% | $795.84 | $9,550.08 | Yes |
| 50% | $1,132.90 | $13,594.80 | Yes |
| 60% | $1,435.02 | $17,220.24 | Yes |
| 70% | $1,808.45 | $21,701.40 | Yes |
| 80% | $2,102.15 | $25,225.80 | Yes |
| 90% | $2,362.30 | $28,347.60 | Yes |
| 100% | $3,938.58 — 2026 Veteran-alone 100% monthly rate | $47,262.96 | Yes |
Monthly tax-free VA disability compensation; annualized column is monthly × 12.
- • VA disability compensation is generally tax-free.
- • SMC and Individual Unemployability can change the amount paid beyond the standard schedular rate shown here.
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2026 VA Pay With Spouse or Parents — 30% to 60%
Basic monthly rates for Veterans rated 30% through 60% with qualifying spouse or parent dependents and no children.
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| 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 — 60% rate with spouse and no children |
| With spouse + 1 parent | $669.47 | $952.84 | $1,329.90 | $1,671.02 |
| With spouse + 2 parents | $721.47 | $1,022.84 | $1,417.90 | $1,776.02 |
| With 1 parent | $604.47 | $865.84 | $1,220.90 | $1,540.02 |
| With 2 parents | $656.47 | $935.84 | $1,308.90 | $1,645.02 |
Monthly U.S. dollars.
- • Dependent parents must qualify under VA dependency rules.
- • If a spouse receives Aid and Attendance, use the separate added amount table.
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2026 VA Pay With Spouse or Parents — 70% to 100%
Basic monthly rates for Veterans rated 70% through 100% with qualifying spouse or parent dependents and no children.
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| 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 — 100% rate with spouse and no children |
| With spouse + 1 parent | $2,084.45 | $2,417.15 | $2,717.30 | $4,334.41 |
| With spouse + 2 parents | $2,207.45 | $2,557.15 | $2,875.30 | $4,510.65 |
| With 1 parent | $1,931.45 | $2,242.15 | $2,520.30 | $4,114.82 |
| With 2 parents | $2,054.45 | $2,382.15 | $2,678.30 | $4,291.06 |
Monthly U.S. dollars.
- • The standard 100% Veteran-alone rate is $3,938.58 per month for 2026.
- • TDIU can pay at the 100% rate when eligibility requirements are met even if the schedular combined rating is below 100%.
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2026 VA Pay With One Child — 30% to 60%
Basic monthly rates when the Veteran has one dependent child. Additional children and spouse Aid and Attendance are added separately.
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| Dependent status | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 child only | $596.47 | $853.84 | $1,205.90 | $1,523.02 |
| 1 child + spouse | $666.47 | $947.84 | $1,322.90 — 50% rate with spouse and one child | $1,663.02 |
| 1 child + spouse + 1 parent | $718.47 | $1,017.84 | $1,410.90 | $1,768.02 |
| 1 child + spouse + 2 parents | $770.47 | $1,087.84 | $1,498.90 | $1,873.02 |
| 1 child + 1 parent | $648.47 | $923.84 | $1,293.90 | $1,628.02 |
| 1 child + 2 parents | $700.47 | $993.84 | $1,381.90 | $1,733.02 |
Monthly U.S. dollars.
- • The basic child rate includes one qualifying child.
- • Add the official per-child amount for each additional child and any qualifying spouse Aid and Attendance addition.
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2026 VA Pay With One Child — 70% to 100%
Basic monthly rates when the Veteran has one dependent child. Additional children and spouse Aid and Attendance are added separately.
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| Dependent status | 70% | 80% | 90% | 100% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 child only | $1,910.45 | $2,219.15 | $2,494.30 | $4,085.43 |
| 1 child + spouse | $2,074.45 — Official 70% spouse-plus-one-child base example | $2,406.15 | $2,704.30 | $4,318.99 |
| 1 child + spouse + 1 parent | $2,197.45 | $2,546.15 | $2,862.30 | $4,495.23 |
| 1 child + spouse + 2 parents | $2,320.45 | $2,686.15 | $3,020.30 | $4,671.47 |
| 1 child + 1 parent | $2,033.45 | $2,359.15 | $2,652.30 | $4,261.67 |
| 1 child + 2 parents | $2,156.45 | $2,499.15 | $2,810.30 | $4,437.91 |
Monthly U.S. dollars.
- • A 70% Veteran with a spouse and one child has a 2026 basic monthly rate of $2,074.45.
- • The official VA example adds two extra children and spouse Aid and Attendance to this rate.
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2026 VA Added Amounts for Children and Spouse Aid
Add these amounts after finding the applicable basic monthly rate. The basic child rate already includes one qualifying child.
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| Added amount | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% | 70% | 80% | 90% | 100% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Each additional child under 18 | $32.00 | $43.00 | $54.00 | $65.00 | $76.00 — 70% additional child under 18 amount | $87.00 | $98.00 | $109.11 |
| Each additional child over 18 in qualifying school program | $105.00 | $140.00 | $176.00 | $211.00 | $246.00 | $281.00 | $317.00 | $352.45 |
| Spouse receiving Aid and Attendance | $61.00 | $81.00 | $101.00 | $121.00 | $141.00 | $161.00 | $181.00 | $201.41 — 100% spouse Aid and Attendance addition |
Additional monthly U.S. dollars.
- • 10% and 20% ratings do not receive higher basic compensation because of dependents.
- • VA dependency and school-attendance eligibility rules determine whether an added amount applies.
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Browser-only 2026 rate lookup
VA Disability Pay Calculator
Select the final VA disability rating and qualifying dependents. The tool looks up the standard 2026 compensation rate and applies listed dependent additions.
Estimated monthly pay
$2,367.45
Standard 2026 disability compensation under the selected inputs.
Annualized amount
$28,409.40
Monthly rate × 12; VA disability compensation is generally tax-free.
Basic table rate
$2,074.45
Includes the selected spouse, parent, and first-child configuration when eligible.
Added amounts
$293.00
Additional children and spouse Aid and Attendance additions in this lookup.
Important: 10% and 20% ratings do not receive higher standard basic compensation because of dependents. The calculator therefore ignores dependent additions below 30%.
Children: when at least one qualifying child is entered, the first child is included in the basic child rate. Additional under-18 and qualifying school children use the VA listed added amounts.
Not included: Special Monthly Compensation, TDIU eligibility determination, temporary 100% ratings, clothing or automobile allowances, DIC, pension, offsets, apportionment, or other special VA programs.
The calculation runs only in your browser. No rating or dependent information is transmitted or stored.
VA Disability Rating and Pay Rules
The payment table starts with the final VA combined rating. Multiple individual ratings are not simply added together.
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| Rule | How it works | Example | Why it matters for pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ratings use 10% increments | Standard compensation table runs from 10% through 100% | 30%, 40%, 50% and so on | The final rounded combined rating selects the basic pay column |
| Multiple ratings use VA combined-rating math | Remaining efficiency is considered as ratings are combined | 10% + 10% combines to 19%, then rounds to 20% — VA ratings do not simply add | Simple addition can overstate the final combined rating |
| Dependents affect pay from 30%+ | Qualifying spouse, child and parent dependents can raise monthly compensation | 30% with spouse is higher than 30% Veteran alone | Dependent status changes the basic table row |
| 10% and 20% dependency rule | No higher standard basic rate for dependents | 20% remains $356.66 with or without dependents | Do not add spouse or child amounts at these ratings |
| Individual Unemployability | Qualifying Veterans can be compensated at the 100% rate | Schedular rating may remain below 100% | Payment level and schedular percentage are not always the same |
| Special Monthly Compensation | Separate higher or added compensation for specific qualifying circumstances | SMC-K is a separate rate variation | Standard disability table alone may not equal total VA compensation |
- • The bilateral factor can affect certain combined-rating calculations.
- • Use the official VA rating decision or VA combined-rating tool to determine the final combined rating before looking up pay.
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Common VA disability pay mistakes and special cases
Do not add individual ratings together
VA combined-rating math accounts for remaining efficiency. Use the official combined rating, not the arithmetic sum of individual percentages, to choose a pay rate.
Do not add dependents at 10% or 20%
The 2026 basic rates remain $180.42 at 10% and $356.66 at 20% regardless of dependent spouse, child, or parent status.
Do not assume 100% schedular and TDIU are identical
TDIU can pay at the 100% compensation rate while the schedular combined rating stays below 100%. Employment rules and other benefit consequences can differ.
SMC requires a separate lookup
Special Monthly Compensation uses separate levels, qualifying circumstances, dependency rates, and additions. It is not calculated by multiplying the standard disability percentage.
Temporary 100% ratings, hospitalization, convalescence, prestabilization, SMC, TDIU, clothing allowance, automobile allowance, apportionment, military retirement offsets, Combat-Related Special Compensation, Concurrent Retirement and Disability Pay, and other programs can change total payments beyond this standard disability-rate lookup.
Frequently asked questions
How much is 100% VA disability pay in 2026?
A Veteran rated 100% with no dependents receives $3,938.58 per month under the 2026 VA disability compensation table effective December 1, 2025.
How much is 90% VA disability pay in 2026?
A Veteran rated 90% with no dependents receives $2,362.30 per month in 2026.
How much is 70% VA disability pay in 2026?
A Veteran rated 70% with no dependents receives $1,808.45 per month in 2026.
How much is 50% VA disability pay in 2026?
A Veteran rated 50% with no dependents receives $1,132.90 per month in 2026.
How much is 30% VA disability pay in 2026?
A Veteran rated 30% with no dependents receives $552.47 per month. Qualifying dependents can increase payment starting at a 30% rating.
How much is 20% VA disability pay in 2026?
The 2026 monthly rate for a 20% disability rating is $356.66, and the basic payment does not increase for dependents at 20%.
How much is 10% VA disability pay in 2026?
The 2026 monthly rate for a 10% disability rating is $180.42, with no higher standard basic rate for dependents.
Is VA disability compensation taxable?
VA describes disability compensation as a monthly tax-free benefit for eligible service-connected disabilities.
When do dependents increase VA disability pay?
Qualifying spouse, child, or parent dependents can increase standard VA disability compensation when the Veteran has a disability rating of at least 30%.
How much is 70% VA disability with a spouse and one child?
The 2026 basic monthly rate for a 70% Veteran with a spouse and one child and no dependent parents is $2,074.45.
How does VA pay for additional children?
After the first child is included in the applicable basic rate, VA adds a rating-specific amount for each additional qualifying child. At 70%, an additional child under 18 adds $76 per month in 2026.
Do two 50% VA ratings equal 100%?
No. VA combines multiple disability percentages using combined-rating math rather than simple addition, so two 50% ratings do not produce a 100% combined rating.
What is TDIU or Individual Unemployability?
Individual Unemployability can allow an eligible Veteran who cannot maintain substantially gainful employment because of service-connected disability to receive compensation at the 100% rate.
Is Special Monthly Compensation included in the standard VA disability pay chart?
No. SMC uses separate eligibility rules and rates and can add to or replace standard compensation in qualifying circumstances.
When did the 2026 VA disability rates take effect?
The current 2026 VA disability compensation rates became effective December 1, 2025.
Sources
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs — Current Veterans Disability Compensation Rates
https://www.va.gov/disability/compensation-rates/veteran-rates/
Lists 2026 monthly disability compensation rates by rating and dependent status, effective December 1, 2025.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs — About Disability Ratings
https://www.va.gov/disability/about-disability-ratings/
Explains how VA assigns disability ratings and combines multiple service-connected ratings instead of simply adding percentages together.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs — VA Disability Compensation
https://www.va.gov/disability/
Describes VA disability compensation as a monthly tax-free payment for eligible service-connected disabilities.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs — Individual Unemployability If You Cannot Work
https://www.va.gov/disability/eligibility/special-claims/unemployability/
Explains that eligible Veterans may receive compensation at the 100% rate through Individual Unemployability even when the schedular rating is below 100%.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs — Current Special Monthly Compensation Rates
https://www.va.gov/disability/compensation-rates/special-monthly-compensation-rates/
Lists separate 2026 SMC rates and additions for qualifying special circumstances, effective December 1, 2025.