2025 VA Disability Rates

Overview

• 2025 VA Disability Pay Rates will increase by 2.5%.
• Effective date: December 1, 2024.
• The increase is based on the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) announced by the Social Security Administration on October 10, 2024.
• Charts provided can help determine eligibility and estimated monthly payout.

2025 VA Disability Rates Without Children

Rate Details

• Veteran Alone:

  • 100%: $3,831.30
  • 90%: $2,297.96
  • 80%: $2,044.89
  • 70%: $1,759.19
  • 60%: $1,395.93
  • 50%: $1,102.04
  • 40%: $774.16
  • 30%: $537.42

• Veteran with Spouse: Rate increases slightly compared to veteran alone.

• Rates increase further with additional dependents (e.g., parents).

Additional for A/A Spouses

• Additional payments for A/A (aid and attendance) spouses vary by disability percentage.
  • 100%: $195.92
  • 30%: $58.00

2025 VA Disability Rates With Children

Rate Details

• Veteran and Child:

  • 100%: $3,974.15
  • 90%: $2,425.96
  • 80%: $2,158.89
  • 70%: $1,858.19
  • 60%: $1,480.93
  • 50%: $1,173.04
  • 40%: $831.16
  • 30%: $579.42

• Rates increase with additional dependents (spouse, parents).

Additional Rates for Children

• Each Additional Child Under Age 18:

  • 100%: $106.14
  • 30%: $31.00

• Each Additional Schoolchild Over Age 18:

  • 100%: $342.85
  • 30%: $102.00

Tax Information

• VA disability pay is tax-free at both the federal and state levels.
• State benefit information available.

VA Resources

• Veterans Guardian provides disability claim consulting.
• Free assistance available via VA’s search tool for representatives at eBenefits.