2026 VA Disability Compensation

40% VA Disability Pay

A 40% rating reflects moderate, ongoing service-connected impairment with consistent functional loss. Use this page to look up exact monthly VA disability pay for the chosen rating, with adjustments for a spouse, children, and dependent parents.

40% — single veteran, no dependents

$795.84

$9,550.08/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025

40% Pay by Household (2026)

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

Single (no dependents)$795.84
With spouse$882.84
With spouse + 1 child$947.84
With spouse + 2 children$990.84
Single + 1 child (no spouse)$853.84

Lower tier

30% VA pay

$552.47 /mo single

Higher tier

50% VA pay

$1,132.90 /mo single

Common questions about 40% VA disability pay

What's the 40% VA disability pay rate for 2026?
For 2026 (effective December 1, 2025), a single veteran rated 40% receives $795.84 per month, or $9,550.08 per year. VA disability compensation is tax-free at the federal and state level.
How much does a 40% rated veteran with a spouse and one child receive?
A veteran rated 40% with a spouse and one child receives $947.84 per month under the 2026 VA rates.
Is 40% the same as a "combined" rating?
40% 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 40% 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