Veterans who receive VA disability compensation will see a 2.5% increase in their monthly checks in 2025.
This increase, which will go into effect in January, will apply to the more than five million veterans who receive VA disability benefits, as well as nearly half a million surviving spouses and dependents receiving Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC).
This adjustment is the lowest it has been since 2020 when the amount increased just 1.3%, and it’s almost one percent lower than last year’s rise of 3.2%. Because of the Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2024, the VA COLA is equal to the one applied to Social Security benefits. This means with the announcement of a 2.5% raise in Social Security benefits, we now know there will be an equivalent 2.5% increase in VA disability benefits.
2025 VA disability compensation payments
Here are the 2025 disability compensation rates for a veteran with no dependents. Monthly compensation is higher for veterans with one or more dependents.
These are estimated amounts based on our calculations. The VA will publish the official numbers later this year.
| VA Rating | 2025 Monthly Compensation (Veteran with no dependents) | Monthly amount increase |
|---|---|---|
| 10% | $175.51 | $4.28 |
| 20% | $346.95 | $8.46 |
| 30% | $537.42 | $13.11 |
| 40% | $774.16 | $18.88 |
| 50% | $1,102.04 | $26.88 |
| 60% | $1,395.93 | $34.05 |
| 70% | $1,759.19 | $42.91 |
| 80% | $2,044.89 | $49.88 |
| 90% | $2,297.96 | $56.05 |
| 100% (or TDIU) | $3,831.30 | $93.45 |
For spouses and children receiving DIC benefits, the new standard monthly payment is expected to increase from $1,612.75 in 2024 to $1,653.07 in 2025.
Monthly military pension payments are expected to increase by $25 for every $1,000 of retirement pension.
Veterans and surviving family members should see an increase in their monthly payments in their January 2025 check. If you do not see a difference in the amount, contact the Veterans Benefits Administration.
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