2026 VA Disability Compensation

60% VA Disability Pay

A 60% rating reflects substantial service-connected impairment. Combined with one 60%+ condition or 70% combined, a veteran may qualify for Individual Unemployability (TDIU). Use this page to look up exact monthly VA disability pay for the chosen rating, with adjustments for a spouse, children, and dependent parents.

60% — single veteran, no dependents

$1,435.02

$17,220.24/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025

60% Pay by Household (2026)

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

Single (no dependents)$1,435.02
With spouse$1,566.02
With spouse + 1 child$1,663.02
With spouse + 2 children$1,728.02
Single + 1 child (no spouse)$1,523.02

Lower tier

50% VA pay

$1,132.90 /mo single

Higher tier

70% VA pay

$1,808.45 /mo single

Common questions about 60% VA disability pay

What's the 60% VA disability pay rate for 2026?
For 2026 (effective December 1, 2025), a single veteran rated 60% receives $1,435.02 per month, or $17,220.24 per year. VA disability compensation is tax-free at the federal and state level.
How much does a 60% rated veteran with a spouse and one child receive?
A veteran rated 60% with a spouse and one child receives $1,663.02 per month under the 2026 VA rates.
Is 60% the same as a "combined" rating?
60% 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 60% 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