The 2026 VA disability compensation rates took effect December 1, 2025. A veteran with a 100% combined rating and no dependents receives $3,938.58 per month under the basic compensation table. At 70% with no dependents, the basic monthly rate is $1,808.45.
Your amount depends on the combined rating and eligible dependents. Special monthly compensation and other payment adjustments can change the result. The tables below reproduce the listed household amounts from VA's official compensation rates, checked September 8, 2026.
2026 VA disability pay chart: veteran alone
| Combined rating | Monthly payment, no dependents |
|---|---|
| 10% | $180.42 |
| 20% | $356.66 |
| 30% | $552.47 |
| 40% | $795.84 |
| 50% | $1,132.90 |
| 60% | $1,435.02 |
| 70% | $1,808.45 |
| 80% | $2,102.15 |
| 90% | $2,362.30 |
| 100% | $3,938.58 |
A 0% service-connected rating does not provide a basic monthly compensation payment for that rating alone. At 10% and 20%, the basic rate does not increase for a spouse, child, or dependent parent. Dependent additions generally begin at a combined rating of 30%.
2026 rates with a spouse or a spouse and one child
These categories assume no dependent parents. The spouse-and-child column includes one qualifying child; additional children have separate additions.
| Combined rating | Spouse, no children | Spouse and one child |
|---|---|---|
| 30% | $617.47 | $666.47 |
| 40% | $882.84 | $947.84 |
| 50% | $1,241.90 | $1,322.90 |
| 60% | $1,566.02 | $1,663.02 |
| 70% | $1,961.45 | $2,074.45 |
| 80% | $2,277.15 | $2,406.15 |
| 90% | $2,559.30 | $2,704.30 |
| 100% | $4,158.17 | $4,318.99 |
If your household includes a child but no spouse, dependent parents, or another arrangement, use the exact category in the official VA table. Do not subtract the spouse amount from an unrelated household row to invent a category.
Additional children and spouse Aid and Attendance
Use the applicable basic household rate first, then the additions that apply. The amount for a schoolchild is a different category from the addition for a child under 18.
| Rating | Each additional child under 18 | Each qualifying schoolchild over 18 | Spouse Aid and Attendance addition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30% | $32.00 | $105.00 | $61.00 |
| 40% | $43.00 | $140.00 | $81.00 |
| 50% | $54.00 | $176.00 | $101.00 |
| 60% | $65.00 | $211.00 | $121.00 |
| 70% | $76.00 | $246.00 | $141.00 |
| 80% | $87.00 | $281.00 | $161.00 |
| 90% | $98.00 | $317.00 | $181.00 |
| 100% | $109.11 | $352.45 | $201.41 |
These additions require the relevant eligibility. A spouse's Aid and Attendance addition is not the same thing as assuming the veteran qualifies for special monthly compensation. Read the applicable category and VA's instructions before using an amount.
Worked example: 70%, spouse, and two children
This fictional example assumes a veteran rated 70%, a qualifying spouse, two qualifying children under 18, and no dependent parents or other adjustments.
- Start with the 70% rate for a spouse and one child: $2,074.45.
- Add the 70% amount for one additional child under 18: $76.00.
- The monthly basic compensation is $2,150.45.
Do not add the child amount twice: the first child is already included in the starting row. If you are unsure whether VA has added a family member to the award, see how to add dependents and check your actual decision.
Which percentage should I use if I have several ratings?
Use the combined rating, not the sum of individual percentages. VA combines ratings using the remaining percentage after each higher rating, then rounds the final combined value under its rules.
For a simple example without a bilateral factor, 50% and 30% combine to 65%, which rounds to 70%. You would use the 70% payment row. If there are more ratings, combine them before the final rounding. Do not round each intermediate result to the nearest ten.
Claim Raven's VA disability calculator can combine ratings and show the supported 2026 household estimates. Enter the ratings VA assigned, not percentages you hope to receive. An estimate does not establish the rating for an undecided claim.
Why does my deposit differ from the table?
First check whether the payment corresponds to the correct rating and dependent category. Then read the award or payment notice for other factors. Special monthly compensation, withholding, offsets, debt collection, or a change in entitlement can affect an actual deposit.
The table is not a complete reconstruction of your award. If the notice does not explain the amount, contact VA or an accredited representative with the decision and payment record. Avoid assuming that a smaller deposit proves a calculation error before checking the explanation.
Can I use this chart to calculate back pay?
Only for months when these rates apply. A back-pay period may cross several annual rate tables and changes in rating, dependent status, or entitlement. Applying the current monthly rate to every past month can overstate the amount.
A proper calculation needs the effective date and payment-start rules, each applicable rate period, and relevant household or award changes. This chart supplies current basic rates, not an individualized retroactive-pay determination.
Your next step
Find your combined rating and household category in the decision. Use the calculator if you need to combine several ratings, then compare the result with the correct row. For a missing or changed dependent, use VA's official dependency process to update the award.
Sources and limits
Rates checked September 8, 2026 against VA's official veteran compensation tables, effective December 1, 2025. Rating explanation: VA's combined disability rating guidance. Examples are fictional and exclude adjustments unless expressly stated. Recheck the official rate page when a new annual table takes effect.
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