VA Disability Pay Chart 2026: Monthly Rates by Rating & Dependents
Official rates effective December 1, 2025 (2.8% COLA), verified from VA.gov — with a calculator for your exact rating and family.
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VA Disability Calculator 2026
Official rates effective December 1, 2025 (2.8% COLA). Pick your rating and dependents.
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2026 VA disability compensation runs from $180.42 per month at a 10% rating to $3,938.58 at 100% for a veteran with no dependents — $4,158.17 with a spouse. Rates rose 2.8% effective December 1, 2025, and every dollar is tax-free.
Key takeaways
- Read your base rate off the chart: $180.42 (10%) to $3,938.58 (100%, alone) per month.
- Add dependents only at ratings of 30%+ — a spouse adds $219.59/month at 100%.
- Count each extra child under 18: $32–$109.11/month depending on rating.
- Keep it all — VA compensation is 100% tax-free and never reduces Social Security.
- Expect payment on the first business day of the following month.
2026 VA disability pay chart — 10% to 100%
| Rating | Veteran alone | With spouse | With spouse + 1 child |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | $180.42 | — | — |
| 20% | $356.66 | — | — |
| 30% | $552.47 | $617.47 | $666.47 |
| 40% | $795.84 | $882.84 | $947.84 |
| 50% | $1,132.90 | $1,241.90 | $1,322.90 |
| 60% | $1,435.02 | $1,566.02 | $1,663.02 |
| 70% | $1,808.45 | $1,961.45 | $2,074.45 |
| 80% | $2,102.15 | $2,277.15 | $2,406.15 |
| 90% | $2,362.30 | $2,559.30 | $2,704.30 |
| 100% | $3,938.58 | $4,158.17 | $4,318.99 |
Rates with parents and children (30%–100%)
| Rating | With 1 parent | With 2 parents | With 1 child (no spouse) | Spouse + 2 parents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% | $604.47 | $656.47 | $596.47 | $721.47 |
| 40% | $865.84 | $935.84 | $853.84 | $1,022.84 |
| 50% | $1,220.90 | $1,308.90 | $1,205.90 | $1,417.90 |
| 60% | $1,540.02 | $1,645.02 | $1,523.02 | $1,776.02 |
| 70% | $1,931.45 | $2,054.45 | $1,910.45 | $2,207.45 |
| 80% | $2,242.15 | $2,382.15 | $2,219.15 | $2,557.15 |
| 90% | $2,520.30 | $2,678.30 | $2,494.30 | $2,875.30 |
| 100% | $4,114.82 | $4,291.06 | $4,085.43 | $4,510.65 |
Added amounts per extra dependent (30%–100%)
| Rating | Each extra child under 18 | Each child 18–24 in school | Spouse Aid & Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30% | $32.00 | $105.00 | $61.00 |
| 40% | $43.00 | $140.00 | $81.00 |
| 50% | $54.00 | $176.00 | $101.00 |
| 60% | $65.00 | $211.00 | $121.00 |
| 70% | $76.00 | $246.00 | $141.00 |
| 80% | $87.00 | $281.00 | $161.00 |
| 90% | $98.00 | $317.00 | $181.00 |
| 100% | $109.11 | $352.45 | $201.41 |
How VA disability interacts with other benefits
- Social Security / SSDI: full stacking, no offset — many 100% P&T veterans receive both in full.
- SSI: VA pay is unearned income; anything above $1,014/month zeroes out an individual's SSI.
- SNAP: counts as household income, and since the 2025 OBBBA law, veterans are no longer automatically exempt from the 80-hour ABAWD work rule.
- Medicaid: VA pay counts as income for Medicaid; expansion states cover adults to $1,835/month (138% FPL) for a single person.
- Taxes: tax-free — VA compensation never appears in AGI (adjusted gross income).
Where to apply
File with the Department of Veterans Affairs — online at va.gov/disability/how-to-file-claim, by phone at 1-800-827-1000, or with a free accredited VSO (Veterans Service Organization). An "intent to file" locks in your effective date while you gather evidence.
Frequently asked questions
How much is 100% VA disability in 2026?
A veteran rated 100% with no dependents receives $3,938.58 per month in 2026. With a spouse it's $4,158.17, and with a spouse and one child $4,318.99 — all tax-free.
How much did VA disability go up for 2026?
VA compensation rose 2.8% effective December 1, 2025 — the same COLA as Social Security. The higher amounts first appeared in the payment dated December 31, 2025.
How much is 70% VA disability in 2026?
A 70% rated veteran alone receives $1,808.45 per month in 2026; with a spouse, $1,961.45. Each additional child under 18 adds $76.
Is VA disability taxable?
No. VA disability compensation is completely tax-free — it doesn't appear on your federal return and doesn't count toward Social Security's earnings test.
When are VA disability payments made in 2026?
VA pays on the first business day of the following month. In 2026 that means Jan 30 (for February), Feb 27, Apr 1, May 1, Jun 1, Jul 1, Jul 31, Sep 1, Oct 1, Oct 30, Dec 1, and Dec 31.
Do 10% and 20% ratings get extra money for dependents?
No. Added amounts for a spouse, children, or dependent parents begin at a 30% rating. At 10% you receive $180.42 and at 20% $356.66 regardless of dependents.
Can I get VA disability and Social Security at the same time?
Yes — VA compensation and SSDI/retirement stack with no offset. But VA pay counts as unearned income for needs-based programs like SSI and SNAP.