How much disability does the VA pay?
The monthly amount of VA benefits veterans are paid varies greatly. A 10% VA rating pays $171.23 per month. A veteran with a 100% VA rating or Individual Unemployability rating can receive up to $3,737.85 per month. Veterans can also receive extra benefits for caretakers, dependent children, and dependent parents.
Here is the 2021 VA rating table for each rating level, not counting a dependent spouse, children, or dependent parents.
| Disability Rating | Monthly Payment (veteran only) |
|---|---|
| 10% | $171.23 |
| 20% | $338.49 |
| 30% | $524.31 |
| 40% | $755.28 |
| 50% | $1,075.16 |
| 60% | $1,3161.88 |
| 70% | $1,716.28 |
| 80% | $1,995.01 |
| 90% | $2,241.91 |
| 100% | $3,737.85 |
The average veteran has 7 service-connected disabilities. See what your combined rating should be on our VA disability calculator.
