Veterans Crisis Line: dial 988 then Press 1, or text 838255.
Call 988, Press 1 Text 838255 Chat Now
Veteran Q&A

How much is 100% VA disability pay?

$3,938.58/month tax-free for a veteran alone; $4,318.99/month with a spouse and one child (2026 rates, effective Dec 1, 2025 (2.8% COLA)).

A 100% VA disability rating pays $3,938.58 per month, tax-free, for a veteran with no dependents (2026 rates, effective Dec 1, 2025 (2.8% COLA)). With a spouse: $4,158.17/month. With a spouse and one child: $4,318.99/month. The yearly amount for a veteran alone is $47,262.96. VA pays by direct deposit, usually on the first business day of the month for the month before.

Detail

  • Veteran alone: $3,938.58/month ($47,262.96/year)
  • Veteran + spouse: $4,158.17/month ($49,898.04/year)
  • Veteran + spouse + 1 child: $4,318.99/month ($51,827.88/year)
  • Veteran + 1 child (no spouse): $4,085.43/month
  • Add per additional child under 18: $109.11/month
  • Add per child age 18-23 in school: $352.45/month
  • Add per dependent parent: $176.24/month
  • Spouse Aid & Attendance (spouse needs daily-living help): +$201.41/month
  • These are 2026 rates, effective Dec 1, 2025 (2.8% COLA). Source: https://www.va.gov/disability/compensation-rates/veteran-rates/ (reviewed 2026-09-23).
  • Not taxable federal income (38 U.S.C. § 5301). Some needs-based programs, such as SSI and SNAP, can count it as income.
In crisis? Call 988 and press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line — 24/7 confidential, federally-operated. Text 838255. Chat at veteranscrisisline.net.

Related pages

100% rate calculator (alone)100% with spouse + 1 child100% with spouse + 2 childrenCOLA — annual rate increaseP&T — locks in your rating

Other veteran questions

How do I file a VA disability claim?File VA Form 21-526EZ — Application for Disability Compensation.How long does a VA disability claim take?4-6 months on average for an initial decision; longer for complex or appealed claims.What is a DD-214?A DD-214 is the federal Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty issued to every U.S. servicemember leaving active service.What is TDIU (Total Disability Individual Unemployability)?TDIU is a VA designation that pays at the 100% disability rate when service-connected disabilities prevent you from holding "substantially gainful employment," even if your combined rating is below 100%.Are VA disability payments taxed?No. VA disability compensation is fully tax-free under federal law (38 USC §5301).Is asthma a PACT Act presumptive condition?Yes. Asthma diagnosed after service is a PACT Act burn-pit presumptive for post-9/11 veterans who served in qualifying locations.

About these answers

These plain-English answers are maintained by Wounded Warriors (Texas 501(c)(3), EIN 86-1336741). We cite VA's official sources where applicable. Always verify the most current rules at va.gov. Free, machine-queryable under CC-BY 4.0.