2026 VA Disability Compensation

30% VA Disability Pay

30% is the first rating tier where the VA pays added amounts for a spouse, children, and dependent parents. Use this page to look up exact monthly VA disability pay for the chosen rating, with adjustments for a spouse, children, and dependent parents.

30% — single veteran, no dependents

$552.47

$6,629.64/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025

30% Pay by Household (2026)

Monthly compensation amounts. Dependent additions apply at 30% and above.

Single (no dependents)$552.47
With spouse$617.47
With spouse + 1 child$666.47
With spouse + 2 children$698.47
Single + 1 child (no spouse)$596.47

Lower tier

20% VA pay

$356.66 /mo single

Higher tier

40% VA pay

$795.84 /mo single

Common questions about 30% VA disability pay

What's the 30% VA disability pay rate for 2026?
For 2026 (effective December 1, 2025), a single veteran rated 30% receives $552.47 per month, or $6,629.64 per year. VA disability compensation is tax-free at the federal and state level.
How much does a 30% rated veteran with a spouse and one child receive?
A veteran rated 30% with a spouse and one child receives $666.47 per month under the 2026 VA rates.
Is 30% the same as a "combined" rating?
30% can be either a single condition rating or a combined rating across multiple conditions. The VA combines individual ratings using the official combined-ratings formula in 38 CFR 4.25, then pays at the nearest 10% tier (95%+ rounds up to 100%).
Will my 30% rate change in 2027?
The VA adjusts disability rates each year based on the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), typically effective December 1. The next COLA will be applied to the January 2027 payment.

Combine multiple conditions

If you have multiple service-connected conditions, the VA combines them using the official combined-ratings formula. Use our combined rating calculator to see what tier you'd land on.

Open combined rating calculator