Wondering if you’re getting the right monthly VA payment?
Your disability rating — and whether you have dependents — directly impacts what you should be receiving.
Use the chart below to check your 2025 monthly compensation, based on the 2025 cost-of-living increase (2.5%).
2025 Monthly VA Compensation – No Dependents
These are the monthly rates for veterans with a disability rating from 10% to 100% and no dependents.
| Disability Rating | Monthly Compensation |
|---|---|
| 10% | $175.51 |
| 20% | $346.95 |
| 30% | $537.42 |
| 40% | $774.16 |
| 50% | $1,102.04 |
| 60% | $1,395.93 |
| 70% | $1,759.19 |
| 80% | $2,044.89 |
| 90% | $2,297.96 |
| 100% | $3,831.30 |
2025 Monthly VA Compensation (70%–100%) – With Spouse or Parents,
No Children
If your disability rating is 70% or higher and you have a spouse and/or dependent parents but no children, use this chart to estimate your benefits.
| Dependent Status | 70% | 80% | 90% | 100% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veteran Alone | $1,759.19 | $2,044.89 | $2,297.96 | $3,831.30 |
| Veteran with Spouse Only | $1,908.19 | $2,214.89 | $2,489.96 | $4,044.91 |
| Veteran with Spouse and One Parent | $2,028.19 | $2,351.89 | $2,643.96 | $4,216.35 |
| Veteran with Spouse and Two Parents | $2,148.19 | $2,488.89 | $2,797.96 | $4,387.79 |
| Veteran with One Parent | $1,879.19 | $2,181.89 | $2,451.96 | $4,002.74 |
| Veteran with Two Parents | $1,999.19 | $2,318.89 | $2,605.96 | $4,174.18 |
| Additional for A/A spouse | $137.00 | $157.00 | $176.00 | $195.92 |
2025 Monthly VA Compensation (70%–100%) – With Children, Spouse, or Parents
This chart shows payment rates for veterans rated 70% or higher who have children, with or without a spouse or dependent parents.
| Dependent Status | 70% | 80% | 90% | 100% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veteran with one Child (no spouse and no parents) | $1,858.19 | $2,158.89 | $2,425.96 | $3,974.15 |
| Veteran with Spouse and Child (no parents) | $2,018.19 | $2,340.89 | $2,630.96 | $4,201.35 |
| Veteran with Spouse, One Parent and One Child | $2,138.19 | $2,477.89 | $2,784.96 | $4,372.79 |
| Veteran with Spouse, Two Parents and Child | $2,258.19 | $2,614.89 | $2,938.96 | $4,544.23 |
| Veteran with One Parent and Child | $1,978.19 | $2,295.89 | $2,579.96 | $4,145.59 |
| Veteran with Two Parents and Child | $2,098.19 | $2,432.89 | $2,733.96 | $4,317.03 |
| Add for Each Additional Child Under Age 18 | $74.00 | $84.00 | $95.00 | $106.14 |
| Each Additional Schoolchild Over Age 18 | $239.00 | $274.00 | $308.00 | $342.85 |
| Additional for A/A spouse | $137.00 | $157.00 | $176.00 | $195.92 |
2025 Monthly VA Compensation (30%–60%) – With Spouse or Parents, No Children
Veterans rated 30% to 60% who have a spouse and/or dependent parents (but no children) can use this table to view estimated monthly benefits.
| Dependent Status | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veteran Alone | $537.42 | $774.16 | $1,102.04 | $1,395.93 |
| Veteran with Spouse Only | $601.42 | $859.16 | $1,208.04 | $1,523.93 |
| Veteran with Spouse & One Parent | $652.42 | $927.16 | $1,293.04 | $1,625.93 |
| Veteran with Spouse and Two Parents | $703.42 | $995.16 | $1,378.04 | $1,727.93 |
| Veteran with One Parent | $588.42 | $842.16 | $1,187.04 | $1,497.93 |
| Veteran with Two Parents | $639.42 | $910.16 | $1,272.04 | $1,599.93 |
| Additional for A/A spouse | $58.00 | $78.00 | $98.00 | $117.00 |
2025 Monthly VA Compensation (30%–60%) – With Children, Spouse, or Parents
This table provides estimated benefits for veterans rated 30% to 60% who have dependent children, and possibly a spouse and/or dependent parents.
| Dependent Status | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veteran with Child Only | $579.42 | $831.16 | $1,173.04 | $1,480.93 |
| Veteran with Spouse and Child | $648.42 | $922.16 | $1,287.04 | $1,617.93 |
| Veteran with Spouse, One Parent and Child | $699.42 | $990.16 | $1,372.04 | $1,719.93 |
| Veteran with Spouse, Two Parents and Child | $750.42 | $1,058.16 | $1,457.04 | $1,821.93 |
| Veteran with One Parent and Child | $630.42 | $899.16 | $1,258.04 | $1,582.93 |
| Veteran with Two Parents and Child | $681.42 | $967.16 | $1,343.04 | $1,684.93 |
| Add for Each Additional Child Under Age 18 | $31.00 | $42.00 | $53.00 | $63.00 |
| Each Additional Schoolchild Over Age 18 | $102.00 | $137.00 | $171.00 | $205.00 |
| Additional for A/A spouse | $58.00 | $78.00 | $98.00 | $117.00 |
How Cost-of-Living Adjustments Affect Your Benefits
VA disability compensation rates increase each year based on cost-of-living adjustments (COLA). In 2025, veterans are seeing a 2.5% increase in monthly payments.
Here are a few examples of how that affects real-world benefits:
- A veteran with one child at 30% will receive $579.42 in 2025 — up from $565.59 in 2024.
- A veteran rated 60% with a spouse, two parents, and one child will now receive $1,821.93, up from $1,777.77.
- A veteran rated 70% with one child (no spouse/parents) will see a benefit of $1,858.19, up from $1,813.29.
- A 100% disabled veteran with a spouse, two parents, and one child will now receive $4,544.23, up from $4,433.39.
These annual adjustments help ensure veterans and their families keep pace with inflation.
When Will You Receive Your VA Payment?
VA disability compensation is paid monthly, typically on the first business day of each month. If the 1st falls on a weekend or holiday, payments are made the business day before.
- Each month covers the previous month’s benefits (e.g., February’s deposit covers January).
- Direct deposit is the fastest and most secure way to receive your benefits.
- Use the 2025 schedule below to plan ahead and stay on top of your monthly finances.
Here’s a month-by-month breakdown of VA payment dates for 2025, including which day of the week your benefits should arrive.
2025 VA Payment Schedule – Monthly Deposit Dates
This table helps you plan ahead and see when your VA compensation will be deposited.
| Month | Payment Date | Day of Week |
|---|---|---|
| Janurary 2025 | January 31, 2025 | Friday |
| Feburary 2025 | February 28, 2025 | Friday |
| March 2025 | April 1, 2025 | Tuesday |
| April 2025 | May 1, 2025 | Thursday |
| May 2025 | May 30, 2025 | Friday |
| June 2025 | July 1, 2025 | Tuesday |
| July 2025 | August 1, 2025 | Friday |
| August 2025 | August 29, 2025 | Friday |
| September 2025 | October 1, 2025 | Wednesday |
| October 2025 | October 31, 2025 | Friday |
| November 2025 | December 1, 2025 | Monday |
| December 2025 | December 31, 2025 | Wednesday |
Understanding VA Disability Ratings
Your disability rating directly affects how much monthly compensation you receive. The rating reflects how much your service-connected condition impacts your everyday life and ability to work. Ratings range from 0% to 100%, in 10% increments.
If you have more than one condition, the VA combines them using a special formula—not just simple addition.
How Ratings Are Decided
The VA looks at medical evidence and how your condition affects your daily life. Each disability is evaluated using the VA rating schedule, which assigns percentages based on the severity and impact of your condition.
For example, if you have a knee injury, they’ll consider how much it limits your movement, pain levels, and how it affects your ability to work or stay active.
Not Sure What Your Rating Should Be?
If you're unsure how your conditions add up—or what your combined rating should be—our VA Disability Calculator can help.
Just enter a few details, and it can estimate:
- Your likely combined VA rating
- Your potential monthly compensation
It's a quick way to get a clearer picture of what you may be entitled to—without digging through complex
tables.
If you have questions or need help understanding your rating, we’re here to guide you.
