2026 VA Disability Pay Rates
Official 2026 VA disability pay rates, effective December 1, 2025. At 100% alone: $3,938.58 per month. Independent, not VA.
Effective date: December 1, 2025. Source: VA.gov. COLA change: +2.8% versus 2025. At 100% alone, the rate rose from $3,831.30 in 2025 to $3,938.58 in 2026. This is the latest official year on this site.
Rates at a glance — veteran alone and with spouse
| Rating | Veteran alone | With spouse |
|---|---|---|
| 10% | $180.42 | $180.42 |
| 20% | $356.66 | $356.66 |
| 30% | $552.47 | $617.47 |
| 40% | $795.84 | $882.84 |
| 50% | $1,132.90 | $1,241.90 |
| 60% | $1,435.02 | $1,566.02 |
| 70% | $1,808.45 | $1,961.45 |
| 80% | $2,102.15 | $2,277.15 |
| 90% | $2,362.30 | $2,559.30 |
| 100% | $3,938.58 | $4,158.17 |
Worked example
A veteran rated 70%, with a spouse, 3 children under 18, and a spouse receiving Aid and Attendance, receives $2,367.45 per month ($28,409.40 per year) under the 2026 table.
This is the VA.gov worked-example household for 2026 (70%, spouse, 3 children under 18, spouse Aid and Attendance), reproduced exactly from the official 2026 table.
Frequently asked questions
What is the 2026 VA disability rate at 100% for a veteran alone?
$3,938.58 per month, from the official VA table effective December 1, 2025, as published on VA.gov. VA Pay IQ is independent and is not VA.
When did the 2026 rates take effect?
December 1, 2025. VA rate years are named for the calendar year that follows their December effective date, not for a January start — which is why this page always shows the effective date, not just the year.
Do dependents add anything at 10% or 20% in 2026?
No. At 10% and 20%, VA pays no additional compensation for a spouse, children, or dependent parents in any of these years. Dependent amounts apply at 30% and above.
How does 2026 compare with 2025?
The published COLA for 2026 was +2.8% versus 2025. Use the pay calculator with 'Compare with previous year' checked for your exact rating and household, rather than applying the COLA percentage to a single figure by hand, because VA tables are published in dollars and cents and rounding can differ by cents.
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