2026 VA Disability Compensation

70% VA Disability Pay

70% is a common combined rating among veterans pursuing TDIU. It also corresponds to severe service-connected mental-health conditions like PTSD with deficient social and occupational functioning. Use this page to look up exact monthly VA disability pay for the chosen rating, with adjustments for a spouse, children, and dependent parents.

70% — single veteran, no dependents

$1,808.45

$21,701.40/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025

70% Pay by Household (2026)

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

Single (no dependents)$1,808.45
With spouse$1,961.45
With spouse + 1 child$2,074.45
With spouse + 2 children$2,150.45
Single + 1 child (no spouse)$1,910.45

Lower tier

60% VA pay

$1,435.02 /mo single

Higher tier

80% VA pay

$2,102.15 /mo single

Common questions about 70% VA disability pay

What's the 70% VA disability pay rate for 2026?
For 2026 (effective December 1, 2025), a single veteran rated 70% receives $1,808.45 per month, or $21,701.40 per year. VA disability compensation is tax-free at the federal and state level.
How much does a 70% rated veteran with a spouse and one child receive?
A veteran rated 70% with a spouse and one child receives $2,074.45 per month under the 2026 VA rates.
Is 70% the same as a "combined" rating?
70% 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 70% 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