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A 30% VA disability rating is a key milestone, unlocking monthly compensation and expanded access to VA benefits, including healthcare, family support, and eligibility for life insurance, burial, and job readiness programs.
In this guide, we reveal and explain the 10 best 30% VA disability benefits to ensure you and your family get all the benefits and support you’ve earned!
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Summary of Key Points
- VA benefits for veterans with a 30% VA disability rating include tax-free monthly compensation starting at over $537 in 2025.
- Veterans who are rated at 30% or higher can receive access to VA healthcare services, including hearing and vision care.
- Additional benefits, including burial allowances, life insurance options, preferential hiring, free tax preparation, and state-specific benefits, are also available to disabled veterans with a VA rating of 30% or higher.
How Much is 30% VA Disability Pay?
As of 2025, a veteran with a 30% VA disability rating receives $537.42 per month in tax-free compensation if single with no dependents. The amount increases based on the number of your dependents. See current VA disability rates here.
How many veterans have a 30% VA rating?
According to VBA data reported to Congress, 5.6% of disabled veterans, or 335,731 out of 5,992,967, currently have a 30% VA disability rating.
List of the Best 30 Percent VA Disability Benefits
- 30% VA Disability Compensation
- VA Disability Compensation for Dependents
- VA Healthcare Benefits
- Hearing and Vision Care Benefits
- Life Insurance Options
- Burial Benefits
- Federal Hiring Preference
- Vocational Readiness and Employment (VR&E)
- Free Tax Preparation Services
- Additional State Veteran Benefits
Top 30% VA Disability Benefits—Explained!
1. VA Disability Compensation
Based on 2025 VA disability pay rates, a single veteran with a 30% VA disability rating (and no dependents) receives over $537 per month in tax-free compensation. Additional payment is provided for eligible dependents, and benefits are adjusted annually for cost of living (COLA). Reaching the 30% threshold also allows you to add dependents—such as a spouse, children, or parents—to your claim for increased monthly compensation.
See also: VA disability pay rates chart
2. VA Disability Compensation for Dependents
If you meet both of the following requirements, you could receive additional VA disability compensation for your child, spouse, or parent:
- You qualify for VA benefits, and
- Your combined VA disability rating is at least 30%
By adding a dependent, you may be able to receive a higher “benefit rate,” commonly referred to as a compensation payment.
Spouses and dependents may also be eligible for healthcare and education benefits.
See also: Adding a dependent to VA disability
3. VA Healthcare Benefits
Veterans with a 30% VA disability rating may qualify for the VA’s second-highest healthcare benefits ranking — “Priority Group 2” of eight total groups, which means you qualify for comprehensive VA healthcare services.
Benefits for Priority Group 2 include:
- No medication copays at VA Medical Centers for inpatient stays (not including copays for all outpatient medications)
- No copays for inpatient or outpatient care
- Free medical care for treatment of service-connected disability
- Screening exams for health risks related to military service (e.g., Agent Orange Registry exam)
- Preventative care (e.g., smoking cessation or weight reduction services)
- Hospice care
- Healthcare travel reimbursement program (i.e., reimbursements for veterans and caregivers who travel to and from VA-approved medical appointments)
4. Hearing and Vision Care
Veterans with a 30% VA disability rating are eligible to receive hearing and vision care through the VA, including:
- Routine vision and hearing exams
- Preventative tests
- Eyeglasses
- Hearing aids
Related: Does the VA provide hearing aids for free?
5. Life Insurance
Veterans with service-connected disabilities can apply for low-cost Veterans Affairs Life Insurance (VALife) or Service-Disabled Veterans’ Life Insurance (S-DVI), which offers guaranteed acceptance of whole life coverage up to $40,000.
The cost of S-DVI or VALife insurance coverage varies based on your age, plan type (e.g., term or permanent), and level of coverage.
6. Burial Benefits
The VA offers burial benefits to eligible veterans, including a gravesite in a VA national cemetery, a government headstone or marker, a burial flag, and a Presidential Memorial Certificate—all at no cost to the family.
7. Federal Hiring Preference
If you’re a disabled veteran who is in the job market, you may be interested to learn that with a 30% rating, you are eligible for veterans’ preference during the federal hiring process. You’ll receive additional points on your civil service exam or application, which can result in a higher overall ranking than that of applicants who aren’t veterans.
See also: Veterans Preference Points: What they are and why they matter
8. Vocational Readiness and Employment (VR&E)
Career Support Programs
Beyond healthcare and financial benefits, the VA also provides career support services through its Vocational Readiness and Employment (VR&E) program—formerly known as Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment—for veterans with a 10% VA rating (or higher).
VR&E services include:
- Job training, education
- Employment accommodations
- Resume development
- Coaching services for job seekers
- Business start-up skills services
- Independent living services (for veterans unable to work in a traditional work environment)
See also: Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) Pay Chart
9. Free Tax Preparation Services
The IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs offer free tax preparation services to veterans annually. Volunteers at VITA and TCE assist disabled veterans in preparing their taxes and offer free electronic filing services, ensuring they receive all eligible credits and deductions.
10. State Veteran Benefits
Additional state-level veteran benefits can significantly supplement federal VA compensation. Click here to search for specific state-offered benefits in your state.
Additional Benefits of a 30% VA Rating
Many states offer valuable perks starting at a 30% VA disability rating, including:
- Tax exemptions for homeowners
- Veteran housing programs (i.e., nursing facilities, assisted living, retirement communities)
- Discounted or free tuition at local universities
- DAV vehicle registration/license plate discounts
- Free admission to state parks
- Discounts on hunting and fishing licenses
See also: Veteran Benefits by State
Deserve a Higher Rating?
Learn more about the 6 best ways to increase your 30% VA rating!
Final Thoughts
A 30% VA disability rating unlocks a range of veterans’ benefits that support veterans’ health, financial stability, and overall well-being. From healthcare access and family support to employment advantages and financial planning services, these benefits are designed to honor the service and sacrifices of our nation’s veterans.
Staying informed and proactive in utilizing these resources ensures that you and your family members receive the VA compensation and benefits you have earned and deserve.
At VA Claims Insider, our Veteran Coaches understand the system inside and out. We provide the education, evidence support, and strategic coaching you need to take control of your claim and push for the rating you truly deserve.
(FAQs) Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if I have a combined disability rating of 30%, but my conditions are not individually rated at 30%?
You can still qualify for 30% VA disability benefits if your total combined rating equals 30%, even if no single condition is rated that high.
Once I receive a 30% VA disability rating, will I be eligible for additional compensation for dependents?
Yes. The VA provides additional monthly compensation for dependents, such as your spouse and children. This extra support is provided to help mitigate the impact of your service-connected conditions on your family.
How will my 30% VA disability rating affect my VA healthcare benefits?
Receiving a rating of 30% will result in a Priority Group 2 assignment, giving you priority access to VA healthcare services and a wide range of healthcare benefits such as lower copays and access to vision care, hearing aids, and burial services.
Which factors indicate that I may qualify for an increased, 30% or higher VA disability rating?
You may qualify for a higher VA disability rating if your symptoms have worsened, you have developed other conditions or symptoms, you need more intensive ongoing treatment, or your disability has progressed to the point of limiting your ability to work.
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Sherry Christiansen
Sherry Christiansen is a professional Medical Writer with a clinical mental health background. Over the last decade, she has written health and wellness articles for organizations like Medical News Today, Verywell Health, and Healthline. In 2013, she also helped launch an educational website for the first Alzheimer’s prevention clinic in the country at Weill Cornell Medical Center – NewYork-Presbyterian. As a spouse of a career military service member, Sherry is deeply passionate about supporting veterans. It is an honor for her to assist veterans in receiving the benefits they deserve after becoming ill or injured while serving our country.
