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Review 2024 Veterans disability compensation rates. Use our compensation benefits rate tables to find your monthly payment amount. We base your monthly payment amount on your disability rating and details about your dependent family members.
Those with total disability get the 100 VA disability benefits, where 100 is 100%, which is the maximum VA benefit/rate. Today, the 100% VA disability payment ranges between $3,700 and $4,200 based on a veteran’s specific condition and factors like the number of children, spouse, and age of the children.
View VA disability compensation rates for 2024, learn if you qualify, and how to apply for this tax-free benefit for former military service members.
Looking ahead to 2025, the SSA announced the next COLA rate increase will be 2.5% to VA disability pay. You can also find your VA disability pay rate using our 2024 VA disability compensation calculator. » MORE: Find Out What You Qualify For: Free Medical Evidence Evaluation for VA Disability.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) evaluates service-connected disabilities by assigning a numerical value, which is represented as a percentage ranging from 0% to 100%. This percentage signifies the impact of the disability on a veteran’s ability to perform daily activities.
VA rates disability from 0% to 100% in 10% increments (e.g. 10%, 20%, 30% etc.). See the Combined Ratings section below for information about how VA calculates disability percentage for multiple disabilities.
100% Disability Rating (Veteran with Spouse & Child): $4,098.87 per month. These rates vary depending on dependent status, with veterans receiving additional compensation for spouses, children, or dependent parents. Veterans with severe disabilities may qualify for Special Monthly Compensation (SMC), which increases payments significantly.
VA disability rates in 2024 are $171.23 to $4,433.39 per month. Disability severity and family situation affect the rate. Claims take 104.1 days on average.
The 2024 COLA increase will increase the amount of monthly compensation veterans receive for a disability rating. Veterans with a 100 percent disability rating and no dependents will see an extra $115.90 added to their disability compensation, yielding $3,737.85 per month.
2024 Pay Chart for 70%-100% VA Disability Rating Without Children. A veteran alone at a 70% disability rate saw their compensation rise by around $53.38, increasing from $1,662.90 in 2023 to $1,716.28 in 2024.