**2025 VA Disability Rates are Estimated to Increase by 2.6%**

Here’s Your 2025 VA Disability Pay Chart

6 min readAug 17, 2024

The latest estimate for the 2025 VA Disability Pay Increase is 2.6%, which will be reflected in the updated 2025 VA Disability Rates effective December 1, 2024, with payments starting January 1, 2025.

This projection has been slightly adjusted downward after the July 2024 CPI report indicated easing inflation. If the trend continues, the final 2025 COLA could be below 2.6%; we won’t know until the official COLA accouncement in mid-October 2024.

Be sure to check the 2025 VA Disability Pay Chart below to see how these changes might affect your specific VA disability compensation rates, especially if you have dependents. My 2025 VA Pay Chart will provide detailed information on the updated rates for various dependency combinations, including those with school-aged children or spouses requiring Aid and Attendance (A/A).

2025 VA Disability Pay Chart by Dependent Status and VA Rating Percentage

Veteran Alone:

10%: $175.68
20%: $347.29
30%: $537.94
40%: $774.92
50%: $1,103.11
60%: $1,397.29
70%: $1,760.90
80%: $2,046.88
90%: $2,300.20
100%: $3,835.03

Veteran & 1 Child:

10%: $175.68
20%: $347.29
30%: $580.01
40%: $831.35
50%: $1,173.91
60%: $1,482.45
70%: $1,860.44
80%: $2,160.77
90%: $2,428.45
100%: $3,978.03

Veteran & 1 Parent:

10%: $175.68
20%: $347.29
30%: $589.24
40%: $842.63
50%: $1,188.27
60%: $1,499.89
70%: $1,880.95
80%: $2,183.34
90%: $2,454.10
100%: $4,006.64

Veteran & Spouse:

10%: $175.68
20%: $347.29
30%: $601.55
40%: $860.08
50%: $1,209.82
60%: $1,525.54
70%: $1,909.67
80%: $2,217.20
90%: $2,492.06
100%: $4,048.85

Veteran, 1 Parent, & 1 Child:

10%: $175.68
20%: $347.29
30%: $631.31
40%: $899.06
50%: $1,259.07
60%: $1,585.05
70%: $1,980.47
80%: $2,297.22
90%: $2,582.35
100%: $4,149.64

Veteran & 2 Parents:

10%: $175.68
20%: $347.29
30%: $640.54
40%: $910.35
50%: $1,273.43
60%: $1,602.49
70%: $2,000.99
80%: $2,319.80
90%: $2,608.00
100%: $4,178.25

Veteran, Spouse, & 1 Child:

10%: $175.68
20%: $347.29
30%: $648.75
40%: $922.66
50%: $1,287.79
60%: $1,618.90
70%: $2,019.46
80%: $2,342.37
90%: $2,632.62
100%: $4,205.44

Veteran, Spouse, & 1 Parent:

10%: $175.68
20%: $347.29
30%: $652.85
40%: $927.79
50%: $1,294.98
60%: $1,628.14
70%: $2,029.72
80%: $2,353.65
90%: $2,645.96
100%: $4,220.46

Veteran, 2 Parents, & 1 Child:

10%: $175.68
20%: $347.29
30%: $682.61
40%: $966.78
50%: $1,344.22
60%: $1,687.65
70%: $2,100.51
80%: $2,433.68
90%: $2,736.25
100%: $4,321.25

Veteran, Spouse, 1 Parent, & 1 Child:

10%: $175.68
20%: $347.29
30%: $700.05
40%: $990.38
50%: $1,372.95
60%: $1,721.50
70%: $2,139.50
80%: $2,478.83
90%: $2,786.52
100%: $4,377.05

Veteran, Spouse, & 2 Parents:

10%: $175.68
20%: $347.29
30%: $706.21
40%: $995.51
50%: $1,380.13
60%: $1,730.74
70%: $2,149.76
80%: $2,490.11
90%: $2,798.84
100%: $4,392.07

Veteran, Spouse, 2 Parents, & 1 Child:

10%: $175.68
20%: $347.29
30%: $751.35
40%: $1,058.09
50%: $1,458.11
60%: $1,824.10
70%: $2,259.54
80%: $2,615.28
90%: $2,940.42
100%: $4,548.66

Additional Children under 18:

30%: $31.81
40%: $42.07
50%: $52.33
60%: $63.61
70%: $73.87
80%: $84.13
90%: $95.42
100%: $106.24

Children 18–23:

30%: $102.60
40%: $136.46
50%: $171.34
60%: $205.20
70%: $240.08
80%: $273.94
90%: $308.83
100%: $343.19

Aid and Attendance (A/A) Spouse:

30%: $58.48
40%: $77.98
50%: $97.47
60%: $116.96
70%: $137.48
80%: $156.98
90%: $176.47
100%: $196.11

Notes:

The 2025 VA pay chart lists rates for school children separately from other pay rates. All other entries showing rates for children apply to those under 18 or considered helpless.
To calculate the amount for a 70% disabled veteran with a spouse and four children, one of whom is over 18 and in school, use the 70% rate for a veteran with a spouse and three children, then add the rate for one school child.
If the veteran’s spouse requires Aid and Attendance (A/A), add the specified A/A amount to the corresponding rate. For instance, a 70% disabled veteran with an A/A spouse and two minor children should add $137.48 to the 70% rate.

Where Can I See the 2025 VA Disability Rates?

The 2025 VA disability compensation rates are set based on the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) estimated 2.6% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) increase for 2025. These new 2025 VA compensation rates begin on December 1, 2024, and you’ll see them reflected in your payments starting January 1, 2025.

If you have a VA rating of 10% or higher, check out my updated 2025 VA pay rates and charts here to estimate your new disability compensation. This will help you stay informed and prepared for what’s ahead. I continuously update the pay rates and 2025 COLA estimates to ensure veterans have the most accurate and up-to-date information available.

What VA Benefits Programs Will Be Impacted By the 2025 COLA Increase?

These VA benefits programs will be impacted by the official 2025 VA COLA:

What is the 2025 VA Disability Pay Increase?

Yes, the latest estimate for the 2025 VA disability increase is 2.6%. This increase will apply to VA disability compensation rates starting December 1, 2024, with payments beginning on January 1, 2025. This estimate has been adjusted slightly downward due to a softer-than-expected July 2024 CPI report, indicating easing inflation. If this trend continues, the final COLA could be below 2.6%.

How Does the VA Determine My Rating Percentage?

The VA determines your disability rating using the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD), which evaluates over 900 conditions. Ratings range from 0% to 100% in 10% increments, reflecting the severity of your condition and its impact on your work, life, and social functioning. Each condition is assigned a rating under a specific diagnostic code. For multiple conditions, the VA uses a combined rating system to calculate your overall benefit.

How Can I Calculate My Combined VA Disability Rating?

Once the VA makes a decision, they will provide a rating decision letter detailing each condition’s individual rating and your total combined rating. Your total combined VA disability rating is used to find your payment rate in the pay chart. You can also calculate your combined rating using VA Claims Insider’s free VA disability calculator.

Is VA Disability Pay Tax-Free?

Yes, VA disability compensation is tax-free at both the federal and state levels. This ensures that your benefits are not reduced by income taxes, allowing you to fully utilize your compensation.

Do Dependents Qualify for VA Disability Pay?

Dependents do not receive VA disability payments directly, but if you have a combined VA disability rating of 30% or higher, you may qualify for additional compensation to account for your dependents. This can significantly increase your monthly payment. Eligible dependents include your spouse, children, and sometimes dependent parents. The 2025 VA disability pay chart reflects these adjustments, ensuring your compensation includes those who depend on your income.

How Do I Increase My VA Rating?

To apply for a VA disability increase, submit a new VA claim online for free at VA.gov, along with medical records for each condition you’re claiming. Your evidence should demonstrate how your symptoms have worsened and meet the criteria for a higher rating.

How Do I Get Help From a VA-Accredited Representative?

An accredited attorney, claims agent, or Veterans Service Organization (VSO) representative can assist you in filing a claim or appeal. Click here to find and appoint an accredited representative to support your claim.

About the Author

Brian Reese is a leading VA disability benefits expert and the #1 bestselling author of VA Claim Secrets and You Deserve It. Frustrated with the VA claim process, Brian founded VA Claims Insider to help disabled veterans win their VA disability compensation faster. He has served over 10 million military members and veterans since 2013. A former Air Force officer, Brian deployed to Afghanistan in 2011. He is a Distinguished Graduate from the U.S. Air Force Academy and holds an MBA from Oklahoma State University, where he was a National Honor Scholar.