VA disability compensation rates 2026

Monthly rates by rating and dependent status, with the 2026 cost-of-living adjustment applied to the 2025 published table. Base year and COLA shown so you can check the arithmetic.

Estimated: 2025 published rates × 1.028 (the 2026 COLA), rounded to the cent. VA publishes the official table each December at va.gov. Confirm there before relying on a figure.

Your monthly rate

Rating Married spouse on your VA award Children under 18 Children 18 to 23 in a qualifying school program Dependent parents Spouse receives Aid and Attendance

Estimated 2026 monthly compensation

2026 estimated rates

2026 estimated add-ons, per month

Added to the base rate for each extra dependent beyond the first child. Ratings below 30 percent have no dependent add-ons.

2025 published rates (base)

Notes

Ratings of 10 and 20 percent carry no dependent add-on.
The base columns include one child. Each further child adds the under-18 or schoolchild amount from the add-on table, depending on age and school status.
Compensation is tax-free federally and in every state.
With 20 or more years of service and a rating of 50 percent or higher, VA compensation is paid on top of retired pay (CRDP). Below either threshold the retired pay is offset unless CRSC applies.

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