ARCHIVED BRIEFING UPDATED: 24 JAN 2026

2026 VA Disability Pay Rates: Confirmed Increase

The 2026 COLA adjustment brings a 2.8% increase to VA disability compensation. Below are the finalized rate tables effective December 1, 2026 (payable January 2027).

10% - 20% Ratings (No Dependents)

Disability Rating Monthly Payment
10% $180.42
20% $356.66

30% - 60% Ratings (Without Children)

Dependent Status 30% 40% 50% 60%
Veteran Alone $552.47 $795.84 $1,132.90 $1,435.02
With Spouse $617.47 $882.84 $1,241.90 $1,566.02
Spouse + 1 Parent $669.47 $952.84 $1,329.90 $1,671.02
Spouse + 2 Parents $721.47 $1,022.84 $1,417.90 $1,776.02
One Parent $604.47 $865.84 $1,220.90 $1,540.02
Two Parents $656.47 $935.84 $1,308.90 $1,644.73
Add for A/A Spouse +$61.00 +$81.00 +$101.00 +$121.00

70% - 100% Ratings (Without Children)

Dependent Status 70% 80% 90% 100%
Veteran Alone $1,808.45 $2,102.15 $2,362.30 $3,938.58
With Spouse $1,961.45 $2,277.15 $2,559.30 $4,158.17
Spouse + 1 Parent $2,084.45 $2,417.15 $2,717.30 $4,334.41
Spouse + 2 Parents $2,207.45 $2,557.15 $2,875.30 $4,510.65
One Parent $1,931.45 $2,242.15 $2,520.30 $4,114.82
Two Parents $2,054.45 $2,382.15 $2,678.30 $4,291.06
Add for A/A Spouse +$141.00 +$161.00 +$181.00 +$201.41

70% - 100% Ratings (With Children)

Dependent Status 70% 80% 90% 100%
Vet + 1 Child $1,910.45 $2,219.15 $2,494.30 $4,085.43
Spouse + Child $2,074.45 $2,406.15 $2,704.30 $4,318.99
Spouse + Parent + Child $2,197.45 $2,546.15 $2,862.30 $4,495.23
Spouse + 2 Parents + Child $2,320.45 $2,686.15 $3,020.30 $4,671.47
Add per Child < 18 +$76.00 +$87.00 +$98.00 +$109.11

2026 Payment Schedule

Jan 30, 2026
January Payment
Feb 27, 2026
February Payment
Apr 1, 2026
March Payment
May 1, 2026
April Payment
Jun 1, 2026
May Payment
Jul 1, 2026
June Payment
Jul 31, 2026
July Payment
Sep 1, 2026
August Payment
Oct 1, 2026
September Payment
Oct 30, 2026
October Payment
Dec 1, 2026
November Payment
Dec 31, 2026
December Payment