2026 VA Disability Pay Rates — Complete Table

How to read this table: Find your combined disability rating in the left column. The amounts shown are monthly gross VA compensation. "+Spouse" and "+Child" columns show the additional amount added to the Veteran Only rate. All figures are for 30% and above (dependents); 10%–20% rated veterans do not receive dependent adjustments.

Rating	Veteran Only	+ Spouse	+ Spouse + Child	+ Spouse + 2 Children
30%	$524.31	$586.44	$626.44	$666.44
40%	$755.28	$840.14	$892.14	$944.14
50%	$1,075.16	$1,183.15	$1,247.15	$1,311.15
60%	$1,361.88	$1,492.64	$1,568.64	$1,644.64
70%	$1,716.28	$1,870.01	$1,958.01	$2,046.01
80%	$1,995.01	$2,171.52	$2,271.52	$2,371.52
90%	$2,241.91	$2,441.21	$2,553.21	$2,665.21
100%	$3,737.85	$4,061.65	$4,204.65	$4,347.65

Rating

Veteran Only

+ Spouse

+ Spouse + Child

+ Spouse + 2 Children

30%

$524.31

$586.44

$626.44

$666.44

40%

$755.28

$840.14

$892.14

$944.14

50%

$1,075.16

$1,183.15

$1,247.15

$1,311.15

60%

$1,361.88

$1,492.64

$1,568.64

$1,644.64

70%

$1,716.28

$1,870.01

$1,958.01

$2,046.01

80%

$1,995.01

$2,171.52

$2,271.52

$2,371.52

90%

$2,241.91

$2,441.21

$2,553.21

$2,665.21

100%

$3,737.85

$4,061.65

$4,204.65

$4,347.65

Rating	Monthly Rate	Notes
10%	$171.23	No dependent supplement at this rating
20%	$338.49	No dependent supplement at this rating

Rating

Monthly Rate

Notes

10%

$171.23

No dependent supplement at this rating

20%

$338.49

No dependent supplement at this rating

TDIU Monthly Rate (Veteran Only)

$3,737.85

TDIU pays at the 100% rate even if your combined rating is less than 100%. You may qualify if you have one condition rated at 60%+, or multiple conditions totaling 70%+ with at least one at 40%+, AND you cannot maintain substantially gainful employment.

TDIU with dependents uses the same dependent supplement rates as the 100% column above.

SMC is additional compensation above your regular disability pay for veterans with severe disabilities. Rates shown are the monthly SMC add-on amount. SMC-L through SMC-T require specific qualifying conditions; see the SMC Calculator for eligibility.

SMC Level	Monthly Rate	Qualifying Condition (Summary)
SMC-K	$119.85	Loss/loss of use of creative organ, thumb, or similar
SMC-L	$4,235.05	Loss of use of both feet, both hands, or Aid & Attendance
SMC-L½	$4,464.12	Between SMC-L and SMC-M qualifying factors
SMC-M	$4,693.20	Loss/loss of use of one foot AND one hand
SMC-M½	$4,922.27	Between SMC-M and SMC-N qualifying factors
SMC-N	$5,151.34	Blindness in both eyes, or loss of both legs at hip
SMC-N½	$5,499.94	Between SMC-N and SMC-O qualifying factors
SMC-O / SMC-P	$5,848.54	Total blindness, multiple amputations, extreme disability
SMC-R1	$8,560.37	Requires regular Aid & Attendance from another person
SMC-R2 / SMC-T	$9,592.80	Requires higher level of care / TBI-related need
SMC-S (Housebound)	$4,719.34	100% rating + additional 60% disability, or substantially housebound

SMC Level

Monthly Rate

Qualifying Condition (Summary)

SMC-K

$119.85

Loss/loss of use of creative organ, thumb, or similar

SMC-L

$4,235.05

Loss of use of both feet, both hands, or Aid & Attendance

SMC-L½

$4,464.12

Between SMC-L and SMC-M qualifying factors

SMC-M

$4,693.20

Loss/loss of use of one foot AND one hand

SMC-M½

$4,922.27

Between SMC-M and SMC-N qualifying factors

SMC-N

$5,151.34

Blindness in both eyes, or loss of both legs at hip

SMC-N½

$5,499.94

Between SMC-N and SMC-O qualifying factors

SMC-O / SMC-P$5,848.54Total blindness, multiple amputations, extreme disability

SMC-R1

$8,560.37

Requires regular Aid & Attendance from another person

SMC-R2 / SMC-T

$9,592.80

Requires higher level of care / TBI-related need

SMC-S (Housebound)

$4,719.34

100% rating + additional 60% disability, or substantially housebound

Need to calculate your exact payment? Use the interactive VA Disability Pay Calculator to enter your specific rating, dependent status, and SMC eligibility for a precise estimate. For SMC levels, use the SMC Calculator.

Sources & Accuracy: Rates reflect the 2.5% COLA adjustment effective December 1, 2025, per VA Compensation Service. Rates are rounded to the nearest cent. Always verify current rates at benefits.va.gov before financial planning. SMC rates may vary based on individual qualification factors.