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Official VA rates. Every rating. Your dependents.

Your monthly benefit

$2,150.45

70% rating, with spouse and 2 children under 18

$25,805.40 per yearEffective December 1, 2025
Parents, schoolchildren and spouse care

Schoolchild amounts are separate from the under-18 count. A spouse care addition requires a dependent spouse.

Published by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Checked September 30, 2026.

The 2026 pay chart.

Compare monthly compensation by rating and dependent status.

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2026 monthly compensation; dependent additions begin at 30%. Scroll horizontally to compare scenarios.
RatingVeteran aloneWith spouseWith spouse and 1 childWith spouse and 2 children
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$698.47
40%$795.84$882.84$947.84$990.84
50%$1,132.90$1,241.90$1,322.90$1,376.90
60%$1,435.02$1,566.02$1,663.02$1,728.02
70%$1,808.45$1,961.45$2,074.45$2,150.45
80%$2,102.15$2,277.15$2,406.15$2,493.15
90%$2,362.30$2,559.30$2,704.30$2,802.30
100%$3,938.58$4,158.17$4,318.99$4,428.10

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Compensation tables come from VA. Combined ratings follow 38 CFR. Payment calendars use the federal holiday rules.

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A few useful answers

Is VA disability compensation taxable?
VA disability compensation is generally excluded from federal taxable income. IRS information for veterans.
When will the 2027 rates be announced?
The next COLA is expected in the fall. Until an official announcement and VA publication, this site shows confirmed 2026 amounts. See the 2027 timeline.
Do these calculators change my VA benefits?
No. They explain published compensation rules. Your VA decision and payment history determine your benefit. We provide information only and do not assist with claims or representation.