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Official 2026 VA Disability Monthly Compensation Rates

VA disability compensation is 100% tax-free at federal, state, and local levels. The schedules below reflect the official statutory rates, dependent allowances (spouse, children, parents), and Special Monthly Compensation (SMC-L at $4,908.53 / month).

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📊 2026 Basic Monthly Rates (Veteran Alone vs. With Spouse & Children)

Disability Rating Veteran Alone (No Dependents) Veteran with Spouse Only Veteran with Spouse + 1 Child Annual Tax-Free Equivalent (Alone)
10% $180.42 / mo N/A (Starts at 30%) N/A (Starts at 30%) $2,165.04 / year
20% $356.66 / mo N/A (Starts at 30%) N/A (Starts at 30%) $4,279.92 / year
30% $552.47 / mo $618.47 / mo $667.47 / mo $6,629.64 / year
40% $795.84 / mo $883.84 / mo $949.84 / mo $9,550.08 / year
50% $1,132.90 / mo $1,242.90 / mo $1,324.90 / mo $13,594.80 / year
60% $1,435.02 / mo $1,568.02 / mo $1,666.02 / mo $17,220.24 / year
70% $1,808.45 / mo $1,962.45 / mo $2,077.45 / mo $21,701.40 / year
80% $2,102.15 / mo $2,279.15 / mo $2,410.15 / mo $25,225.80 / year
90% $2,362.30 / mo $2,561.30 / mo $2,709.30 / mo $28,347.60 / year
100% P&T $3,938.58 / mo $4,158.17 / mo $4,324.17 / mo $47,262.96 / year

👨‍👩‍👧 2026 Dependent Addition Allowances (30%+)

Veterans rated 30% or higher are eligible for additional monthly dependent stipends:

  • Each Additional Child Under 18: +$36.00 – $112.00 / month (varies by rating tier)
  • Child in Qualifying College (18–23): +$115.00 – $362.00 / month
  • Each Dependent Parent: +$55.00 – $182.00 / month
  • Spouse Requiring Aid & Attendance (A&A): +$69.00 – $230.00 / month

⭐ Special Monthly Compensation (SMC 2026)

Special statutory allowances awarded above the standard 100% schedular rate:

  • SMC-K (Loss of Use / ED): $139.87 / month (added to any rating)
  • SMC-L (Aid & Attendance Basic): $4,900.83 / month
  • SMC-S (Housebound / 100% + 60% Rule): $4,408.53 / month
  • SMC-R.1 / R.2 (High-Level Daily Skilled Care): $9,826.88 – $11,271.67 / month