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VA disability compensation or VA disability pay is scheduled to increase by 3.2% effective 1 December 2023. You will see the pay rate increase in your January VA disability compensation payment.
This table shows the 2024 and 2023 VA Service-Connected Disability Compensation Rates (Veteran Only), no spouse, children, or parents as dependents.
| VA Rating | 2024 Rates | 2023 Rates |
|---|---|---|
| 10% | $171.23 | $165.92 |
| 20% | $338.49 | $327.99 |
| 30% | $524.31 | $508.05 |
| 40% | $755.23 | $731.86 |
| 50% | $1,075.16 | $1,041.82 |
| 60% | $1,361.88 | $1,319.65 |
| 70% | $1,716.28 | $1,663.06 |
| 80% | $1,995.01 | $1,933.15 |
| 90% | $2,241.91 | $2,172.39 |
| 100% | $3,737.85 | $3,621.95 |
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2024 VA Disability Rating: 10% – 20% with No Dependents
If you have a 10% to 20% VA disability rating, you will not receive a higher rate even if you have a dependent spouse, child, or parent.
| Percentage | Rate |
|---|---|
| 10% | $171.23 |
| 20% | $338.49 |
VA Disability Rating 2024: 30% – 60% Without Children
This table includes the 3.2% COLA increase for 2024.
| Dependent Status | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% |
| Veteran Alone | $524.31 | $755.28 | $1,075.16 | $1,361.88 |
| Veteran with Spouse Only | $586.23 | $837.84 | $1,178.36 | $1,486.75 |
| Veteran with Spouse & One Parent | $635.76 | $903.89 | $1,261.95 | $1,586.85 |
| Veteran with Spouse and Two Parents | $685.30 | $969.94 | $1,345.54 | $1,686.96 |
| Veteran with One Parent | $573.84 | $821.33 | $1,158.75 | $1,461.98 |
| Veteran with Two Parents | $623.38 | $887.38 | $1,242.34 | $1,562.09 |
| Spouse Receiving Aid and Attendance | $57.79 | $76.37 | $95.98 | $114.55 |
VA Disability Rating 2024: 70% – 100% Without Children
This table includes the 2024 3.2% VA compensation COLA increase.
| Dependent Status | 70% | 80% | 90% | 100% |
| Veteran Alone | $1,716.28 | $1,995.01 | $2,241.91 | $3,737.85 |
| Veteran with Spouse Only | $1,861.79 | $2,161.16 | $2,428.70 | $3,946.25 |
| Veteran with Spouse and One Parent | $1,978.41 | $2,294.29 | $2,578.34 | $4,113.51 |
| Veteran with Spouse and Two Parents | $2,095.02 | $2,428.45 | $2,727.98 | $4,280.77 |
| Veteran with One Parent | $1,832.89 | $2,128.14 | $2,391.55 | $3,905.11 |
| Veteran with Two Parents | $1,949.51 | $2,261.27 | $2,541.19 | $4,072.36 |
| Spouse Receiving Aid and Attendance | $134.16 | $152.74 | $172.34 | $191.14 |
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VA Disability Rating 2024: 30% – 60% With Children
This table includes the 2024 3.2% VA compensation COLA increase.
| Dependent Status | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% |
| Veteran with Child Only | $565.59 | $811.01 | $1,144.30 | $1,445.47 |
| Veteran with Spouse and Child | $631.64 | $898.73 | $1,254.73 | $1,577.57 |
| Veteran with Spouse, One Parent and Child | $681.17 | $964.78 | $1,338.32 | $1,677.67 |
| Veteran with Spouse, Two Parents and Child | $730.71 | $1,030.82 | $1,421.91 | $1,777.77 |
| Veteran with One Parent and Child | $615.12 | $877.06 | $1,227.89 | $1,545.57 |
| Veteran with Two Parents and Child | $664.66 | $943.10 | $1,311.49 | $1,645.68 |
| Add for Each Additional Child Under Age 18 | $30.96 | $41.28 | $51.60 | $61.92 |
| Each Additional Schoolchild Over Age 18 in a Qualifying School Program | $100.10 | $133.13 | $167.18 | $200.21 |
| Spouse Receiving Aid and Attendance | $57.79 | $76.37 | $95.98 | $114.55 |
VA Disability Rating 2024: 70% – 100% With Children
This table includes the 2024 3.2% VA compensation COLA increase.
| Dependent Status | 70% | 80% | 90% | 100% |
| Veteran with Child Only | $1,813.29 | $2,106.47 | $2,366.78 | $3,877.22 |
| Veteran with Spouse and Child | $1,968.09 | $2,282.94 | $2,565.95 | $4,098.88 |
| Veteran with Spouse, One Parent and Child | $2,084.70 | $2,416.07 | $2,715.59 | $4,266.13 |
| Veteran with Spouse, Two Parents and Child | $2,201.32 | $2,549.19 | $2,865.23 | $4,433.39 |
| Veteran with One Parent and Child | $1,929.90 | $2,239.59 | $2,516.42 | $4,044.48 |
| Veteran with Two Parents and Child | $2,046.52 | $2,372.72 | $2,666.06 | $4,211.74 |
| Add for Each Additional Child Under Age 18 | $72.24 | $82.56 | $92.88 | $103.55 |
| Each Additional Schoolchild Over Age 18 in a Qualifying School Program | $233.23 | $267.29 | $300.31 | $334.49 |
| Spouse Receiving Aid and Attendance | $134.16 | $152.74 | $172.34 | $191.14 |
Annual VA Disability Rating Cost of Living Increase
The VA disability compensation rates are inflation protected and updated annually in line with Social Security COLA or “Cost of Living Adjustment.”
| Year | Annual Social Security COLA |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.2% |
| 2023 | 8.7% |
| 2022 | 5.9% |
| 2021 | 1.3% |
| 2020 | 1.6% |
| 2019 | 2.8% |
| 2018 | 2.0% |
| 2017 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 1.7% |
| 2014 | 1.5% |
| 2013 | 1.7% |