2026 Disability Rates
2026 VA DISABILITY PAY RATES
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Your rating determines how much
Even a small rating increase could add thousands per year
| Rating | Veteran Alone | Veteran with Spouse | Spouse + 1 Parent | Spouse + 2 Parents | 1 Parent | 2 Parents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% | $3,938.58 | $4,158.17 | $4,334.41 | $4,510.65 | $4,114.82 | $4,291.06 |
| 90% | $2,362.30 | $2,559.34 | $2,717.39 | $2,875.45 | $2,520.36 | $2,678.41 |
| 80% | $2,102.15 | $2,277.06 | $2,417.20 | $2,488.89 | $2,242.28 | $2,382.43 |
| 70% | $1,808.45 | $1,961.23 | $2,084.52 | $2,207.79 | $1,931.73 | $2,055.01 |
| 60% | $1,435.02 | $1,566.72 | $1,672.09 | $1,777.46 | $1,540.39 | $1,645.76 |
| 50% | $1,132.90 | $1,242.48 | $1,329.93 | $1,417.40 | $1,220.35 | $1,307.81 |
| 40% | $795.84 | $883.30 | $952.84 | $1,022.39 | $865.38 | $934.92 |
| 30% | $552.47 | $617.80 | $670.48 | $723.17 | $605.05 | $657.84 |
| 100% | 90% | 80% | 70% | 60% | 50% | 40% | 30% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additional For A/A Spouses | $201.41 | $181.24 | $161.22 | $141.20 | $120.12 | $100.11 | $80.08 | $60.07 |
| Rating | Veteran + 1 Child | Veteran, Spouse & Child | Spouse, Child + 1 Parent | Spouse, Child + 2 Parents | Child + 1 Parent | Child + 2 Parents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% | $4,085.43 | $4,318.98 | $4,495.22 | $4,671.46 | $4,261.67 | $4,437.91 |
| 90% | $2,494.01 | $2,703.70 | $2,861.76 | $3,019.81 | $2,652.07 | $2,810.12 |
| 80% | $2,219.10 | $2,405.61 | $2,545.75 | $2,685.90 | $2,359.25 | $2,499.39 |
| 70% | $1,910.65 | $2,073.98 | $2,197.26 | $2,320.55 | $2,033.94 | $2,157.22 |
| 60% | $1,521.71 | $1,662.62 | $1,767.99 | $1,873.36 | $1,627.84 | $1,733.21 |
| 50% | $1,205.08 | $1,322.56 | $1,410.02 | $1,497.48 | $1,293.06 | $1,380.51 |
| 40% | $853.80 | $947.57 | $1,017.11 | $1,086.66 | $923.34 | $992.88 |
| 30% | $595.66 | $666.27 | $718.95 | $771.64 | $648.35 | $701.03 |
| Rating | Each Additional Child Under 18 | Each Additional Schoolchild 18–23 |
|---|---|---|
| 100% | $109.11 | $352.45 |
| 90% | $98.00 | $317.17 |
| 80% | $86.40 | $281.34 |
| 70% | $75.87 | $246.57 |
| 60% | $65.33 | $210.74 |
| 50% | $53.74 | $175.97 |
| 40% | $43.21 | $140.15 |
| 30% | $32.67 | $105.37 |
How Can I Increase My VA Disability Rating?
A veteran can take several different avenues to increase their VA disability rating. Veterans Guardian is a tried and true veteran-owned and operated organization that works tirelessly to assist veterans in achieving the disability rating they are eligible for when they file their claims.