Each year, government-supported programs – like disability pay from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) – are updated to account for the cost of living in the United States. This is known as a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) and can have a significant impact on the financial stability of disabled veterans across the country. The cost-of-living increase in 2024 is expected to be 3.2% for disabled veterans and others affected by the change. Final increases to the VA disability pay rates in 2024 will be confirmed on December 1, 2023.
To help veterans understand how this will impact their monthly disability compensation, VA Benefits Attorneys has created a series of disability pay rate charts with the 3.2% COLA increase factored into the monthly pay rates.
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Veteran with No Dependents
| Disability Rating | Monthly Pay Rate |
|---|---|
| 10% | $171.23 |
| 20% | $338.49 |
Veteran 30% – 60% Disability with No Children
| Veteran Status | 30% Disability | 40% Disability | 50% Disability | 60% Disability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Veteran | $524.31 | $755.28 | $1,075.16 | $1,361.88 |
| Married Veteran | $586.23 | $837.84 | $1,178.37 | $1,486.75 |
| Married Veteran with Parent(1) | $635.76 | $903.89 | $1,261.96 | $1,586.85 |
| Married Veteran with Parents(2) | $685.30 | $969.94 | $1,345.54 | $1,686.96 |
| Single Veteran with Parent(1) | $573.84 | $821.33 | $1,158.75 | $1,461.98 |
| Single Veteran with Parents(2) | $623.38 | $887.38 | $1,242.34 | $1,562.09 |
| Additional for A/A Spouse | $57.79 | $76.37 | $95.98 | $114.55 |
Veteran 70% – 100% Disability with No Children
| Veteran Status | 70% Disability | 80% Disability | 90% Disability | 100% Disability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Veteran | $1,716.28 | $1,995.01 | $2,241.91 | $3,737.85 |
| Married Veteran | $1,861.79 | $2,161.16 | $2,428.70 | $3,946.25 |
| Married Veteran with Parent(1) | $1,978.41 | $2,294.29 | $2,578.34 | $4,113.51 |
| Married Veteran with Parents(2) | $2,095.02 | $2,428.45 | $2,727.98 | $4,280.77 |
| Single Veteran with Parent(1) | $1,832.89 | $2,128.14 | $2,391.55 | $3,905.11 |
| Single Veteran with Parents(2) | $1,949.51 | $2,261.27 | $2,541.19 | $4,072.36 |
| Additional for A/A Spouse | $134.16 | $152.74 | $172.34 | $191.14 |
Veteran 30% – 60% Disability with Children
| Veteran Status | 30% Disability | 40% Disability | 50% Disability | 60% Disability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Veteran with a Child | $565.59 | $811.01 | $1,144.30 | $1,445.47 |
| Married Veteran with a Child | $631.64 | $898.73 | $1,254.73 | $1,577.57 |
| Married Veteran with Parent(1) and a Child | $681.17 | $964.78 | $1,338.32 | $1,677.67 |
| Married Veteran with Parents(2) and a Child | $730.71 | $1,030.82 | $1,421.91 | $1,777.77 |
| Single Veteran with Parent(1) and a Child | $615.12 | $877.06 | $1,227.89 | $1,545.57 |
| Single Veteran with Parents(2) and a Child | $664.66 | $943.10 | $1,311.49 | $1,645.68 |
| Each Additional Child Under 18 | $30.96 | $41.28 | $51.60 | $61.92 |
| Each Additional School Child Over 18 | $100.10 | $133.13 | $167.18 | $200.21 |
| Additional for A/A Spouse | $57.79 | $76.37 | $95.98 | $114.55 |
Veteran 70% – 100% Disability with Children
| Veteran Status | 70% Disability | 80% Disability | 90% Disability | 100% Disability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Veteran with a Child | $1,813.29 | $2,106.47 | $2,366.78 | $3,877.22 |
| Married Veteran with a Child | $1,968.09 | $2,282.94 | $2,565.95 | $4,098.88 |
| Married Veteran with Parent(1) and a Child | $2,084.70 | $2,416.07 | $2,715.59 | $4,266.13 |
| Married Veteran with Parents(2) and a Child | $2,201.32 | $2,549.19 | $2,865.23 | $4,433.39 |
| Single Veteran with Parent(1) and a Child | $1,929.90 | $2,239.59 | $2,516.42 | $4,044.48 |
| Single Veteran with Parents(2) and a Child | $2,046.52 | $2,372.72 | $2,666.06 | $4,211.74 |
| Each Additional Child Under 18 | $72.24 | $82.56 | $92.88 | $103.55 |
| Each Additional School Child Over 18 | $233.23 | $267.29 | $300.31 | $334.49 |
| Additional for A/A Spouse | $134.16 | $152.74 | $172.34 | $191.14 |
How Much Will VA Disability Rates Increase in 2024?
Are you interested in your VA disability pay rates in 2024? How they might change with a cost-of-living adjustment? We know that many veterans who suffer from a service-connected injury, illness or medical condition cannot all work and support their families – and so they rely on disability pay for financial support. We are here to help at VA Benefits Attorneys and we hope that this VA disability pay chart with the 3.2% COLA increase included can help you plan for your financial future.
VA Benefits Attorneys is a nationwide resource for disabled veterans and veterans in need and we are here to help. Veterans who have had their VA disability claims denied can appeal the decision with the help of VA Benefits Attorneys to get the benefits they have earned with their years of service and sacrifice. Veterans who need legal help or representation can enlist the help of VA Benefits Attorneys – no matter what the case may be.
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