VA Disability Compensation
40% VA Disability Pay (2026)
A 40% VA disability rating pays $796/month in 2026 for a veteran with no dependents and $883/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 | $796 |
| With spouse | $883 |
| Spouse + 1 parent | $953 |
| Spouse + 2 parents | $1,023 |
| 1 parent only | $866 |
| 2 parents only | $936 |
| 1 child only | $854 |
| Spouse + 1 child | $948 |
| Spouse, 1 child, 1 parent | $1,018 |
| Spouse, 1 child, 2 parents | $1,088 |
| 1 child + 1 parent | $924 |
| 1 child + 2 parents | $994 |
What a 40% rating means
At 40% 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 40% and 30% do not equal 70%.