2026 VA Disability Compensation

80% VA Disability Pay

An 80% rating reflects very severe service-connected impairment across one or multiple conditions. Use this page to look up exact monthly VA disability pay for the chosen rating, with adjustments for a spouse, children, and dependent parents.

80% — single veteran, no dependents

$2,102.15

$25,225.80/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025

80% Pay by Household (2026)

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

Single (no dependents)$2,102.15
With spouse$2,277.15
With spouse + 1 child$2,406.15
With spouse + 2 children$2,493.15
Single + 1 child (no spouse)$2,219.15

Lower tier

70% VA pay

$1,808.45 /mo single

Higher tier

90% VA pay

$2,362.30 /mo single

Common questions about 80% VA disability pay

What's the 80% VA disability pay rate for 2026?
For 2026 (effective December 1, 2025), a single veteran rated 80% receives $2,102.15 per month, or $25,225.80 per year. VA disability compensation is tax-free at the federal and state level.
How much does a 80% rated veteran with a spouse and one child receive?
A veteran rated 80% with a spouse and one child receives $2,406.15 per month under the 2026 VA rates.
Is 80% the same as a "combined" rating?
80% 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 80% 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