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.
Who this applies to
Single veteran, no qualifying dependents.
Additional dependent multipliers
If your situation includes more dependents than the table above, add the following amounts to your monthly total:
+ $84.00/mo — each additional child under 18
+ $264.00/mo — each additional child age 18-23 enrolled in school
+ $130.00/mo — each dependent parent
+ $156.00/mo — spouse requires Aid and Attendance
Not yet rated? Or want to file for an increase?
File VA Form 21-526EZ. Include your DD-214 and current medical evidence. A County Veterans Service Officer (CVSO) will help you assemble and file for free — they're state-employed claims experts, no fee ever.
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%.
About this rate guide
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.