📋 VA Disability Pay Chart 2026 — Veteran Alone (No Dependents)
Monthly, tax-free amounts effective 2025-12-01. Basic rates: 10% = $180.42, 20% = $356.66 (flat, regardless of dependents). Child rows include one child — the added amounts below the tables apply to each additional child.
Verified 2026-07-30 against VA.gov — Current Veterans disability compensation rates (effective 2025-12-01)
| Dependent status | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% | 70% | 80% | 90% | 100% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veteran alone | $552.47 | $795.84 | $1,132.90 | $1,435.02 | $1,808.45 | $2,102.15 | $2,362.30 | $3,938.58 |
Added amounts (per additional dependent)
| Addition | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% | 70% | 80% | 90% | 100% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Each additional child under 18 | $32.00 | $43.00 | $54.00 | $65.00 | $76.00 | $87.00 | $98.00 | $109.11 |
| Each additional school child over 18 | $105.00 | $140.00 | $176.00 | $211.00 | $246.00 | $281.00 | $317.00 | $352.45 |
| Spouse receiving Aid & Attendance | $61.00 | $81.00 | $101.00 | $121.00 | $141.00 | $161.00 | $181.00 | $201.41 |
Estimate only — not legal, financial, or benefits advice. Only VA can determine your actual benefit.
Official source: VA.gov — current disability compensation rates ↗
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