VA Disability Compensation
30% VA Disability Pay (2026)
A 30% VA disability rating pays $552/month in 2026 for a veteran with no dependents and $617/month with a spouse. VA disability compensation is tax-free.
Source: VA.gov disability compensation rates (effective 2025-12-01, 2.5% COLA-adjusted, for 2026).
| Dependent status | Monthly (2026) |
|---|---|
| Veteran alone | $552 |
| With spouse | $617 |
| Spouse + 1 parent | $669 |
| Spouse + 2 parents | $721 |
| 1 parent only | $604 |
| 2 parents only | $656 |
| 1 child only | $596 |
| Spouse + 1 child | $666 |
| Spouse, 1 child, 1 parent | $718 |
| Spouse, 1 child, 2 parents | $770 |
| 1 child + 1 parent | $648 |
| 1 child + 2 parents | $700 |
What a 30% rating means
At 30% and above, your monthly payment increases with your dependents - a spouse, children, and dependent parents each add to the base rate. Aid & Attendance for a spouse who needs daily care adds more. This page shows base + standard dependent amounts; it does not include SMC (Special Monthly Compensation).
Have more than one service-connected condition? The VA does not add ratings together - it combines them with "VA math", so two conditions rated 30% and 30% do not equal 60%.