2025 VA disability rates are based on the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) estimated 2.6% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) increase.
The new VA compensation rates, effective December 1, 2024, will be reflected in your payments starting January 1, 2025.
If you’re a disabled veteran with a VA rating of 10% or higher, our updated 2025 VA pay rates and charts below will help you estimate your new disability compensation.
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2025 VA DISABILITY PAY CHART
| VA Rating | 10% | 20% | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% | 70% | 80% | 90% | 100% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veteran Alone | $175.68 | $347.29 | $537.94 | $774.92 | $1,103.11 | $1,397.29 | $1,760.90 | $2,046.88 | $2,300.20 | $3,835.03 |
| Veteran & 1 Child | $175.68 | $347.29 | $580.01 | $831.35 | $1,173.91 | $1,482.45 | $1,860.44 | $2,160.77 | $2,428.45 | $3,978.03 |
| Veteran & 1 Parent | $175.68 | $347.29 | $589.24 | $842.63 | $1,188.27 | $1,499.89 | $1,880.95 | $2,183.34 | $2,454.10 | $4,006.64 |
| Veteran & Spouse | $175.68 | $347.29 | $601.55 | $860.08 | $1,209.82 | $1,525.54 | $1,909.67 | $2,217.20 | $2,492.06 | $4,048.85 |
| Veteran, 1 Parent, & 1 Child | $175.68 | $347.29 | $631.31 | $899.06 | $1,259.07 | $1,585.05 | $1,980.47 | $2,297.22 | $2,582.35 | $4,149.64 |
| Veteran & 2 Parents | $175.68 | $347.29 | $640.54 | $910.35 | $1,273.43 | $1,602.49 | $2,000.99 | $2,319.80 | $2,608.00 | $4,178.25 |
| Veteran, Spouse, & 1 Child | $175.68 | $347.29 | $648.75 | $922.66 | $1,287.79 | $1,618.90 | $2,019.46 | $2,342.37 | $2,632.62 | $4,205.44 |
| Veteran, Spouse, & 1 Parent | $175.68 | $347.29 | $652.85 | $927.79 | $1,294.98 | $1,628.14 | $2,029.72 | $2,353.65 | $2,645.96 | $4,220.46 |
| Veteran, 2 Parents, & 1 Child | $175.68 | $347.29 | $682.61 | $966.78 | $1,344.22 | $1,687.65 | $2,100.51 | $2,433.68 | $2,736.25 | $4,321.25 |
| Veteran, Spouse, 1 Parent, & 1 Child | $175.68 | $347.29 | $700.05 | $990.38 | $1,372.95 | $1,721.50 | $2,139.50 | $2,478.83 | $2,786.52 | $4,377.05 |
| Veteran, Spouse, & 2 Parents | $175.68 | $347.29 | $706.21 | $995.51 | $1,380.13 | $1,730.74 | $2,149.76 | $2,490.11 | $2,798.84 | $4,392.07 |
| Veteran, Spouse, 2 Parents, & 1 Child | $175.68 | $347.29 | $751.35 | $1,058.09 | $1,458.11 | $1,824.10 | $2,259.54 | $2,615.28 | $2,940.42 | $4,548.66 |
| Additional Children under 18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $31.81 | $42.07 | $52.33 | $63.61 | $73.87 | $84.13 | $95.42 | $106.24 |
| Children 18-23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $102.60 | $136.46 | $171.34 | $205.20 | $240.08 | $273.94 | $308.83 | $343.19 |
| Aid and Attendance (A/A) Spouse | $0.00 | $0.00 | $58.48 | $77.98 | $97.47 | $116.96 | $137.48 | $156.98 | $176.47 | $196.11 |
Important Notes:
- The 2025 VA disability pay chart for each school child is shown separately. They are not included with any other pay rates. All other entries on this chart reflecting a rate for children show the rate payable for children under 18 or helpless. To find the amount payable to a 70% disabled veteran with a spouse and four children, one of whom is over 18 and attending school, take the 70% rate for a veteran with a spouse and 3 children and add the rate for one school child.
- Where the veteran has a spouse, who is determined to require Aid and Attendance (A/A), add the figure shown as “Aid and Attendance (A/A) Spouse” to the amount shown for the proper dependency code. For example, the veteran has an A/A spouse and 2 minor children and is 70% disabled. Add $137.48 for additional for A/A spouse to the rate for a 70% veteran to calculate the total amount.
2025 VA DISABILITY RATES WITHOUT CHILDREN
| VA Rating | Veteran Alone | Veteran & Spouse | Veteran, Spouse, & One Parent | Veteran, Spouse, & Two Parents | Veteran & One Parent | Veteran & Two Parents | Additional For A/A Spouses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% | $3,835.03 | $4,048.85 | $4,220.46 | $4,392.07 | $4,006.64 | $4,178.25 | $195.97 |
| 90% | $2,300.20 | $2,492.06 | $2,645.96 | $2,799.86 | $2,454.10 | $2,608.00 | $176.47 |
| 80% | $2,046.88 | $2,217.20 | $2,353.65 | $2,490.11 | $2,183.34 | $2,319.80 | $156.98 |
| 70% | $1,760.90 | $1,909.67 | $2,029.72 | $2,149.76 | $1,880.95 | $2,000.99 | $137.48 |
| 60% | $1,397.29 | $1,525.54 | $1,628.14 | $1,730.74 | $1,499.89 | $1,602.49 | $116.96 |
| 50% | $1,103.11 | $1,209.82 | $1,294.98 | $1,380.13 | $1,188.27 | $1,273.43 | $97.47 |
| 40% | $774.92 | $860.08 | $927.79 | $995.51 | $842.63 | $910.35 | $77.98 |
| 30% | $537.94 | $601.55 | $652.85 | $704.15 | $589.24 | $640.54 | $58.48 |
Note: The 2025 10% VA pay rate is $175.68 and the 20% VA pay rate is $347.29. Veterans with VA ratings of 10% or 20% do not receive extra compensation for dependents.
2025 VA DISABILITY RATES WITH CHILDREN
| VA Rating | Veteran & Child | Veteran, Spouse, & Child | Veteran, Spouse, Child, & One Parent | Veteran, Spouse, Child, & Two Parents | Veteran, Child, & One Parent | Veteran, Child, & Two Parents | Each Additional Child Under Age 18 | Each Additional Schoolchild Over Age 18 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% | $3,978.03 | $4,205.44 | $4,377.05 | $4,548.66 | $4,149.64 | $4,321.25 | $106.70 | $342.68 |
| 90% | $2,428.45 | $2,632.62 | $2,786.52 | $2,940.42 | $2,582.35 | $2,736.25 | $95.42 | $308.83 |
| 80% | $2,160.77 | $2,342.37 | $2,478.83 | $2,615.28 | $2,297.22 | $2,433.68 | $84.13 | $273.94 |
| 70% | $1,860.43 | $2,019.46 | $2,139.50 | $2,259.54 | $1,980.47 | $2,100.51 | $73.87 | $240.08 |
| 60% | $1,482.45 | $1,618.90 | $1,721.50 | $1,824.10 | $1,585.05 | $1,687.65 | $63.61 | $205.20 |
| 50% | $1,173.91 | $1,287.79 | $1,372.95 | $1,458.11 | $1,259.07 | $1,344.22 | $52.33 | $171.34 |
| 40% | $831.35 | $922.66 | $990.38 | $1,058.09 | $899.06 | $966.78 | $42.07 | $136.46 |
| 30% | $580.01 | $648.75 | $700.05 | $751.35 | $631.31 | $682.61 | $31.81 | $102.60 |
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Will There Be a 2025 VA Disability Increase?
Yes, our latest estimate for the 2025 VA disability increase is 2.6%, which will be applied to VA disability compensation rates effective December 1, 2024, and payable beginning January 1, 2025. This 2025 COLA prediction has been slightly adjusted downward following a lower-than-expected July 2024 CPI report, signaling a continued easing of inflationary pressures. If the trend of easing inflation continues, the final COLA could come in below 2.6%.
What is the 2025 VA COLA Increase?
Our latest prediction for the 2025 VA Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) increase is 2.6%, slightly lower than previous estimates due to a softer-than-expected Consumer Price Index (CPI) report from July 2024, signaling a continued decline in inflationary pressures. The Social Security Administration (SSA) will officially announce the 2025 COLA in mid-October 2024.
How Does the VA Determine My Rating Percentage?
The VA determines your disability rating percentage using the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) to evaluate and rate over 900 VA disabilities. These ratings range from 0% to 100% in 10% increments and reflect the severity of your disability based on your current symptoms and how they impact your work, life, and social functioning. Each condition you claim is assigned a rating under a specific diagnostic code. If you have multiple disabilities, the VA uses a combined rating system to calculate your overall benefit amount.
How Can I Calculate My Combined VA Disability Rating?
After the VA makes a decision on your disability claim, they will send you a rating decision letter that will detail each condition’s individual rating and your total combined VA rating. Your total combined VA disability rating is the rating percentage used to find your payment rate in the chart. You can quickly calculate your combined VA rating using our free VA disability calculator.
Is VA Disability Pay Tax Free?
Yes, VA disability compensation pay is tax free at both the federal and state levels. This tax-exempt status ensures that the benefits you receive are not reduced by income taxes, allowing you to fully utilize your disability compensation. Click here to learn about the best veteran benefits in your state or territory.
Do Dependents Qualify for VA Disability Pay?
Dependents do not receive VA disability payments directly. However, if you have a combined VA disability rating of 30% or higher, you may qualify for additional compensation to account for your dependents. This additional compensation can significantly increase your overall monthly VA disability payment. Dependents who may qualify for this added benefit include your spouse, children, and, in some cases, dependent parents. The 2025 VA disability pay chart reflects these adjustments, ensuring that your compensation is calculated to include those who rely on your income.
How Do I Get Help From a VA-Accredited Representative?
An accredited attorney, claims agent, or Veterans Service Organization (VSO) representative can assist you in filing a claim or an appeal. Click here to find and appoint one of these accredited representatives to support you.
How Do I Increase My VA Rating?
You can apply for a VA disability increase by submitting a new VA claim online for free at VA.gov along with medical records for each condition you’re claiming. Your medical evidence should show how your symptoms are worse and meet the higher rating criteria for each condition.
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Brian Reese is a world-renowned VA disability benefits expert and the #1 bestselling author of VA Claim Secrets and You Deserve It. Motivated by his own frustration with the VA claim process, Brian founded VA Claims Insider to help disabled veterans secure their VA disability compensation faster, regardless of their past struggles with the VA. Since 2013, he has positively impacted the lives of over 10 million military, veterans, and their families.
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