VA Disability Compensation 2026: Monthly Pay by Rating
The 2026 tax-free VA disability compensation schedule at each rating step, with dependent add-ons, drawn from the official 2026 pay table.
By The VivMetric Editorial Team · independent editorial research project
2026 monthly compensation (veteran alone)
10%: $180.42/mo (veteran alone) 20%: $356.66/mo (veteran alone) 30%: $552.47/mo (veteran alone) 40%: $795.84/mo (veteran alone) 50%: $1132.90/mo (veteran alone) 60%: $1435.02/mo (veteran alone) 70%: $1808.45/mo (veteran alone) 80%: $2102.15/mo (veteran alone) 90%: $2362.30/mo (veteran alone) 100%: $3938.58/mo (veteran alone)
Dependent add-ons
At 30% and above, a spouse, children, and dependent parents raise the payment. Per additional child under 18 adds roughly $32–$109/month depending on rating; a school-age child (18–23) adds $105–$352/month. Use the compensation tool for your exact situation.
100% and Special Monthly Compensation
At 100% the base is about $3,938.58/month (veteran alone) and rises with dependents. Veterans with the most severe conditions may qualify for Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) above the 100% schedular rate.
Source
VA compensation rates, effective 2026. Data retrieved 2026-08-19 from the VA pub. 10% = $180.42/mo, 100% = $3938.58/mo (veteran alone).