New monthly payment amounts for disability compensation benefits are announced almost every year. Outside influences like inflation rates factor into these new amounts. The change affects the nearly 6 million veterans (and counting) who receive disability checks from the VA.
VA ratings are based on how disabling a veteran’s service-connected condition or combined conditions are.
Below you will find a table of the 2026 VA disability rates for a single veteran with no dependents or additional benefits.
| VA Rating | 2026 Monthly Compensation (Veteran with no dependents) |
|---|---|
| 10% | $180.42 |
| 20% | $356.66 |
| 30% | $552.47 |
| 40% | $795.84 |
| 50% | $1,132.90 |
| 60% | $1,435.02 |
| 70% | $1,808.45 |
| 80% | $2,102.15 |
| 90% | $2,362.30 |
| 100% (or TDIU) | $3,938.58 |
For veterans with conditions rated at 30% or more, the monthly amount increases for spouses and dependent children and parents. Veterans with dependents can find their monthly compensation payment rates on the VA’s website.
In certain cases you may also receive additional special monthly compensation (SMC) or aid and attendance benefits.
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Neil Woods is a VA disability attorney and the owner and president of Woods & Woods. He received his law degree from Western Michigan University.
