Veterans who receive disability compensation and benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) may not know that disability pay rates change each year based on the cost of living in the United States. When veterans rely on their disability compensation to pay bills, it is important that they know and understand how those VA disability pay rates will change in 2026.
The cost-of-living increase applied to veteran disability benefits is based on the Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) and in the next year, the expected increase to VA disability pay rates is 2.5%. The official cost-of-living adjustment to VA disability pay rates will be announced on December 1, 2025 and veterans will see the increased compensation in January 2025.
VA Benefits Attorneys is here to help veterans with their disability claims and pay — and to keep veterans up to date, we have created disability pay rate charts that reflect the anticipated 2.5% COLA increase in the monthly pay rates.
Veteran with No Dependents
| Disability Rating | Monthly Pay Rate |
|---|---|
| 10% | $179.90 |
| 20% | $355.62 |
Veteran 30% – 60% Disability with No Children
| Veteran Status | 30% Disability | 40% Disability | 50% Disability | 60% Disability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Veteran | $550.86 | $793.51 | $1,129.59 | $1,430.83 |
| Married Veteran | $616.46 | $880.64 | $1,238.24 | $1,562.03 |
| Married Veteran with Parent (1) | $668.73 | $950.34 | $1,325.37 | $1,666.58 |
| Married Veteran with Parents (2) | $721.01 | $1,020.04 | $1,412.49 | $1,771.13 |
| Single Veteran with Parent (1) | $603.13 | $863.21 | $1,216.72 | $1,535.38 |
| Single Veteran with Parents (2) | $655.41 | $932.91 | $1,303.84 | $1,639.93 |
| Additional for A/A Spouse | $59.45 | $79.95 | $100.45 | $119.93 |
Veteran 70% – 100% Disability with No Children
| Veteran Status | 70% Disability | 80% Disability | 90% Disability | 100% Disability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Veteran | $1,803.17 | $2,096.01 | $2,355.41 | $3,927.08 |
| Married Veteran | $1,955.89 | $2,270.26 | $2,552.21 | $4,146.03 |
| Married Veteran with Parent (1) | $2,078.89 | $2,410.69 | $2,710.06 | $4,321.76 |
| Married Veteran with Parents (2) | $2,201.89 | $2,551.11 | $2,867.91 | $4,497.48 |
| Single Veteran with Parent (1) | $1,926.17 | $2,236.44 | $2,513.26 | $4,102.81 |
| Single Veteran with Parents (2) | $2,049.17 | $2,376.86 | $2,671.11 | $4,278.53 |
| Additional for A/A Spouse | $140.43 | $160.93 | $180.40 | $200.82 |
Veteran 30% – 60% Disability with Children
| Veteran Status | 30% Disability | 40% Disability | 50% Disability | 60% Disability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Veteran with a Child | $593.91 | $851.94 | $1,202.37 | $1,517.95 |
| Married Veteran with a Child | $664.63 | $945.21 | $1,319.22 | $1,658.38 |
| Married Veteran with Parent (1) and a Child | $716.91 | $1,014.91 | $1,406.34 | $1,762.93 |
| Married Veteran with Parents (2) and a Child | $769.18 | $1,084.61 | $1,493.47 | $1,867.48 |
| Single Veteran with Parent (1) and a Child | $646.18 | $921.64 | $1,289.49 | $1,622.50 |
| Single Veteran with Parents (2) and a Child | $698.46 | $991.34 | $1,376.62 | $1,727.05 |
| Each Additional Child Under 18 | $31.78 | $43.05 | $54.33 | $64.58 |
| Each Additional School Child Over 18 | $104.55 | $140.43 | $175.28 | $210.13 |
| Additional for A/A Spouse | $59.45 | $79.95 | $100.45 | $119.93 |
Veteran 70% – 100% Disability with Children
| Veteran Status | 70% Disability | 80% Disability | 90% Disability | 100% Disability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Veteran with a Child | $1,904.64 | $2,212.86 | $2,486.61 | $4,073.50 |
| Married Veteran with a Child | $2,068.64 | $2,399.41 | $2,696.73 | $4,306.38 |
| Married Veteran with Parent (1) and a Child | $2,191.64 | $2,539.84 | $2,854.58 | $4,482.11 |
| Married Veteran with Parents (2) and a Child | $2,314.64 | $2,680.26 | $3,012.43 | $4,657.84 |
| Single Veteran with Parent (1) and a Child | $2,027.64 | $2,353.29 | $2,644.46 | $4,249.23 |
| Single Veteran with Parents (2) and a Child | $2,150.64 | $2,493.71 | $2,802.31 | $4,424.96 |
| Each Additional Child Under 18 | $75.85 | $86.10 | $97.38 | $108.79 |
| Each Additional School Child Over 18 | $244.98 | $280.85 | $315.70 | $351.42 |
| Additional for A/A Spouse | $140.43 | $160.93 | $180.40 | $200.82 |
How Much Will VA Disability Pay Rates Change in 2026?
If you are a disabled veteran and have asked — how much will VA disability pay rates change in 2026? This VA disability pay rate chart created by VA Benefits Attorneys should provide answers with rates that reflect a 2.5% COLA increase for the next year.
Are you a veteran with a service-connected injury, illness, or medical condition? Are you ready to file a disability claim with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs? VA Benefits Attorneys has years of experience as a valuable resource for disabled military veterans. We are here to help you file your disability claim or appeal a denied claim and get the monetary support and compensation that you have earned with your years of service.
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