What is the 2026 VA Disability Rate Increase?
- COLA: 2.8% (official)
- Effective date: Dec 1, 2025, • First check: Jan 1, 2026
- How to read tables: Amounts shown are monthly; 2.8% applied across ratings and dependency tiers.
Example: $1,500/mo → +$42 → $1,542. $2,500/mo → +$70 → $2,570.
While the 2.8% increase is smaller than the 8.7% jump in 2023, it helps Veterans keep up with rising costs.
10%–20% VA Disability Rates (No Dependents) — 2026 Official
Monthly compensation for 10–20 percent ratings, no dependents, official 2.8 percent COLA.
| Percentage | Rate (2026) |
|---|---|
| 10% | $180.43 |
| 20% | $356.67 |
30%–60% VA Disability Rates (Without Children) — 2026 Official
Monthly compensation for 30–60 percent ratings without children, official 2.8 percent COLA.
| Dependent Status | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veteran Alone | $552.47 | $795.83 | $1,132.89 | $1,435.02 |
| Veteran with Spouse Only | $617.79 | $883.30 | $1,242.48 | $1,566.72 |
| Veteran with Spouse & One Parent | $670.48 | $952.84 | $1,329.93 | $1,672.10 |
| Veteran with Spouse & Two Parents | $723.16 | $1,022.38 | $1,417.40 | $1,777.47 |
| Veteran with One Parent | $605.21 | $865.38 | $1,220.36 | $1,540.38 |
| Veteran with Two Parents | $657.84 | $934.93 | $1,307.81 | $1,645.75 |
| Additional for A/A Spouse (B) | $60.06 | $80.08 | $100.10 | $120.12 |
30%–60% VA Disability Rates (With Children) — 2026 Official
Monthly compensation for 30–60 percent ratings with children, official 2.8 percent COLA.
| Dependent Status | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veteran with Spouse and Child | $666.27 | $947.57 | $1,322.57 | $1,662.61 |
| Veteran with Child Only | $595.67 | $853.79 | $1,205.60 | $1,522.47 |
| Veteran with Spouse, One Parent and Child | $718.95 | $1,017.12 | $1,410.01 | $1,768.98 |
| Veteran with Spouse, Two Parents and Child | $771.63 | $1,086.67 | $1,497.47 | $1,874.36 |
| Veteran with One Parent and Child | $648.35 | $923.35 | $1,293.05 | $1,628.85 |
| Veteran with Two Parents and Child | $701.04 | $992.87 | $1,380.51 | $1,734.15 |
| Add for Each Additional Child Under Age 18 | $32.66 | $43.20 | $53.74 | $65.33 |
| Each Additional Schoolchild Over Age 18 (A) | $60.06 | $80.08 | $100.10 | $120.12 |
| Additional for A/A Spouse (B) | $60.06 | $80.08 | $100.10 | $120.12 |
70%–100% VA Disability Rates (Without Children) — 2026 Official
Monthly compensation for 70–100 percent ratings without children, official 2.8 percent COLA.
| Dependent Status | 70% | 80% | 90% | 100% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veteran Alone | $1,808.45 | $2,102.14 | $2,362.30 | $3,938.57 |
| Veteran with Spouse Only | $1,961.23 | $2,277.06 | $2,559.34 | $4,158.16 |
| Veteran with Spouse & One Parent | $2,084.52 | $2,417.20 | $2,717.39 | $4,334.41 |
| Veteran with Spouse and Two Parents | $2,207.80 | $2,557.34 | $2,875.46 | $4,510.65 |
| Veteran with One Parent | $1,931.73 | $2,242.28 | $2,520.35 | $4,114.81 |
| Veteran with Two Parents | $2,055.01 | $2,382.42 | $2,678.42 | $4,291.05 |
| Additional for A/A Spouse (B) | $141.20 | $161.22 | $181.24 | $201.41 |
70%–100% VA Disability Rates (With Children) — 2026 Official
Monthly compensation for 70–100 percent ratings with children, official 2.8 percent COLA.
| Dependent Status | 70% | 80% | 90% | 100% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veteran with Spouse and Child | $2,073.98 | $2,405.61 | $2,703.70 | $4,318.98 |
| Veteran with Child Only | $1,909.55 | $2,217.99 | $2,493.92 | $4,085.44 |
| Veteran with Spouse, One Parent and Child | $2,196.74 | $2,545.80 | $2,862.75 | $4,494.22 |
| Veteran with Spouse, Two Parents and Child | $2,319.95 | $2,685.88 | $3,021.80 | $4,670.47 |
| Veteran with One Parent and Child | $2,033.94 | $2,359.84 | $2,651.97 | $4,260.65 |
| Veteran with Two Parents and Child | $2,157.14 | $2,499.85 | $2,810.12 | $4,436.89 |
| Add for Each Additional Child Under Age 18 | $75.86 | $86.40 | $97.99 | $109.11 |
| Each Additional Schoolchild Over Age 18 (A) | $246.57 | $281.33 | $317.17 | $352.45 |
| Additional for A/A Spouse (B) | $141.20 | $161.22 | $181.24 | $201.41 |
How to read your 2026 increase
- Retiree example: $2,500/mo → +2.8% = +$70 → $2,570/mo (≈ +$840/yr).
- VA compensation example: $1,500/mo → +2.8% = +$42 → $1,542/mo (≈ +$504/yr).
- 100% / Veteran Alone: $3,831.30 (2025) → $3,938.57 (2026).
Amounts above are standard monthly rates before offsets or special circumstances. See VA guidance for rounding and eligibility nuances.
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