VA Disability Rates for 2023
The 2023 VA disability rates increased by 8.7% based on the Social Security Administration’s 2023 Cost of Living Adjustment increase. The monthly payment amount depends on the veteran’s disability rating, number of dependents, and other factors.
2023 Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Disability Rates
The 2023 VA disability rates were recently updated to adjust for inflation, rising consumer goods prices, and increasing gas prices. The disability payment compensation rate for each veteran is determined individually based on disability rating and other factors like dependents.
The 2023 VA disability rates increased by 8.7% based on the Social Security Administration’s 2023 Cost of Living Adjustment increase. See the table below for the breakdown of monthly payment amounts with or without dependents.
10% to 20% Disability Rating and Monthly Compensation Amount
The disability rating system assigns percentages based on the severity of your disability. Disability claims involving less severe injuries could result in ratings between 10% and 20%. Veterans with a 10% to 20% disability rating don’t receive additional compensation for dependents.
| Rating | Monthly compensation amount (USD) |
| 10% | $165.92 |
| 20% | $327.99 |
30% to 100% Disability Rating Compensation Rates
If you have a disability rating of 30% or higher, the VA disability compensation varies based on dependent status, including spouses, children, and parents. Qualified dependents increase your monthly disability payment, as explained below.
Veterans With a Dependent Spouse or Parent and No Children
The rating percentage reflects the severity of the disability and is assigned by the VA. See the 2023 VA disability pay chart for ratings between 30% and 60% below.
| Dependent Status | 30% rating compensation in USD | 40% rating compensation in USD | 50% rating compensation in USD | 60% rating compensation in USD |
| Veteran with no dependents | $508.05 | $731.86 | $1,041.82 | $1,319.65 |
| Veteran with spouse only | $568.05 | $811.86 | $1,141.82 | $1,440.65 |
| With a dependent spouse and 1 parent | $616.05 | $875.86 | $1,222.82 | $1,537.65 |
| With a dependent spouse and 2 parents | $664.05 | $939.86 | $1,303.82 | $1,634.65 |
| With 1 parent only | $556.05 | $795.86 | $1,122.82 | $1,416.65 |
| With 2 parents | $604.05 | $859.86 | $1,203.82 | $1,513.65 |
Some benefits receive additional payments with their disability. See below the 30% to 60% rating for veterans with spouses eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefits.
| Dependent Status | 30% rating compensation in USD | 40% rating compensation in USD | 50% rating compensation in USD | 60% rating compensation in USD |
| Spouse receives Aid and Attendance | $56.00 | $74.00 | $93.00 | $111.00 |
The chart below reflects the 2023 VA disability pay chart for veterans with ratings between 70% and 100%.
| Dependent Status | 70% rating compensation in USD | 80% rating compensation in USD | 90% rating compensation in USD | 100% rating compensation in USD |
| Veteran with no dependents | $1,663.06 | $1,933.15 | $2,172.39 | $3,621.95 |
| Veteran with spouse only | $1,804.06 | $2,094.15 | $2,353.39 | $3,823.89 |
| With a dependent spouse and 1 parent | $1,917.06 | $2,223.15 | $2,498.39 | $3,985.96 |
| With a dependent spouse and 2 parents | $2030.06 | $2,353.15 | $2,643.39 | $4,148.03 |
| With 1 parent only | $1,776.06 | $2,062.15 | $2,317.39 | $3,784.02 |
| With 2 parents | $1,889.06 | $2,191.15 | $2,462.39 | $3,946.09 |
The 70% and 100% ratings for veterans with spouses eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefits:
| Dependent Status | 70% rating compensation in USD | 80% rating compensation in USD | 90% rating compensation in USD | 100% rating compensation in USD |
| Spouse receives Aid and Attendance | $130.00 | $148.00 | $167.00 | $185.21 |
With Dependents (Including Children)
The 2023 VA disability pay chart for ratings between 30% and 60% is listed below for veterans with dependent children.
| Dependent Status | 30% rating compensation in USD | 40% rating compensation in USD | 50% rating compensation in USD | 60% rating compensation in USD |
| Veteran with 1 dependent only (child) | $548.05 | $785.86 | $1,108.82 | $1,400.65 |
| Veteran with 1 child and spouse | $612.05 | $870.86 | $1,215.82 | $1,528.65 |
| With 1 child, a spouse, and 1 parent | $660.05 | $934.86 | $1,296.82 | $1,625.65 |
| With 1 child, a spouse, and 2 parents | $708.05 | $998.86 | $1,377.82 | $1,722.65 |
| With 1 child and 1 parent only | $596.05 | $849.86 | $1,189.82 | $1,497.65 |
| With 1 child and 2 parents only | $644.05 | $913.86 | $1,270.82 | $1,594.65 |
Children and a spouse may qualify a veteran for added amounts to monthly payments, including:
| Dependent Status | 30% rating compensation in USD | 40% rating compensation in USD | 50% rating compensation in USD | 60% rating compensation in USD |
| Added amount for each additional child under 18 years old | $30.00 | $40.00 | $50.00 | $60.00 |
| Each additional child over age 18 in a qualifying school program | $97.00 | $129.00 | $162.00 | $194.00 |
| Spouse receives Aid and Attendance | $56.00 | $74.00 | $93.00 | $111.00 |
The 2023 VA disability pay chart for ratings between 70% to 100% is listed below for veterans with dependent children.
| Dependent Status | 70% rating compensation in USD | 80% rating compensation in USD | 90% rating compensation in USD | 100% rating compensation in USD |
| Veteran with 1 dependent only (child) | $1,757.06 | $2,041.15 | $2,293.39 | $3,757.00 |
| Veteran with 1 child and spouse | $1,907.06 | $2,212.15 | $2,486.39 | $3,971.78 |
| With 1 child, a spouse, and 1 parent | $2,020.06 | $2,341.15 | $2,631.39 | $4,133.85 |
| With 1 child, a spouse, and 2 parents | $2,133.06 | $2,470.15 | $2,776.39 | $4,295.92 |
| With 1 child and 1 parent only | $1,870.06 | $2,170.15 | $2,438.39 | $3,919.07 |
| With 1 child and 2 parents only | $1,983.06 | $2,299.15 | $2,583.39 | $4,081.14 |
Veterans who qualify for added amounts for dependent children and a spouse can see the compensation rates below.
| Dependent Status | 70% rating compensation in USD | 80% rating compensation in USD | 90% rating compensation in USD | 100% rating compensation in USD |
| Added amount for each additional child under 18 years old | $70.00 | $80.00 | $90.00 | $100.34 |
| Each additional child over age 18 in a qualifying school program | $226.00 | $259.00 | $291.00 | $324.12 |
| Spouse receives Aid and Attendance | $130.00 | $148.00 | $167.00 | $185.21 |
Filing for VA Benefits
If you served as a member of the armed forces or National Guard, there are many ways to receive benefits from the VA. Disability compensation is a tax-free monthly payment to Veterans who were sickened or injured while serving, or if their service made an existing condition worse. Veterans can apply for VA disability benefits directly on the Veterans Affairs website.
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