Veteran Alone — federal monthly benefit, tax-free
Tax-free under federal law (38 USC §5301). Not counted as income for SSI/SSDI/SNAP/Medicaid eligibility purposes. Paid via direct deposit on the first business day of each month.
Single veteran, no qualifying dependents. At ratings below 30%, the VA pays a flat amount regardless of dependent status.
Flat rate. No dependent multipliers below 30%.
VA uses the "whole-person theory" to combine multiple disability ratings, not simple addition. Two 50% conditions don't combine to 100% — they combine to 75% (rounded to nearest 10% = 80%). The VA Combined Ratings Table is at 38 CFR 4.25. If you're at 70-90% and disabilities prevent you from holding "substantially gainful employment," apply for TDIU (Total Disability Individual Unemployability) — paid at the 100% rate even if your combined rating is below 100%.
This page reflects 2025 VA disability rates published by the Veterans Benefits Administration. 2026 rates incorporate the 2.8% COLA effective December 1, 2025. Always verify the current rate at va.gov/disability/compensation-rates.