VA disability compensation (pay) is a tax-free benefit paid to Veterans with injuries or illnesses obtained during or made worse by active duty. These are the latest VA disability compensation rates for 2022.
2022 VA disability compensation rates are effective starting Dec. 1, 2021.
To determine your monthly disability payment, navigate to the table below that fits your disability rating, marital and dependent status. Once you're on the correct table, follow your rating across to your specific marital and dependent status.
If you have additional children or a spouse receiving Aid and Attendance benefits, you should include these figures from the added amounts table.
Jump directly to the tables here:
VA disability pay is a tax-free monthly payment from the Department of Veterans Affairs to Veterans who obtained an illness or injury during military service.
Veterans with existing conditions or conditions worsened by service may also receive disability pay. The VA determines disability pay by disability rating, severity, and the number of dependents.
2022 VA disability compensation rates are effective Dec. 1, 2021.
Percentage | Payment |
---|---|
10% Disability Rating | $152.64 |
20% Disability Rating | $301.74 |
Note: If you have a 10% to 20% disability rating, you won’t receive a higher rate even if you have a dependent spouse, child, or parent.
Disability Rating | Veteran (Alone) | Veteran with Spouse |
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30% Disability Rating | $467.39 | $522.46 |
40% Disability Rating | $673.28 | $747.41 |
50% Disability Rating | $958.44 | $1,050.57 |
60% Disability Rating | $1,214.03 | $1,325.22 |
70% Disability Rating | $1,529.95 | $1,659.15 |
80% Disability Rating | $1,778.43 | $1,926.69 |
90% Disability Rating | $1,998.52 | $2,164.79 |
100% Disability Rating | $3,332.06 | $3,517.84 |
You may qualify for more depending on if your spouse receives Aid and Attendance benefits. View the added amounts table here and how to calculate.
Disability Rating | Veteran (Alone) with 1 Child | Veteran with 1 Child and Spouse |
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30% Disability Rating | $504.45 | $563.76 |
40% Disability Rating | $721.99 | $801.42 |
50% Disability Rating | $1,019.86 | $1,118.35 |
60% Disability Rating | $1,288.16 | $1,495.72 |
70% Disability Rating | $1,616.79 | $1,754.46 |
80% Disability Rating | $1,876.92 | $2,035.77 |
90% Disability Rating | $2,109.72 | $2,287.63 |
100% Disability Rating | $3,456.30 | $3,653.89 |
You may qualify for more depending on if your spouse receives Aid and Attendance benefits and the number of children you have. View the added amounts table here and how to calculate.
Disability Rating | Veteran with 1 Parent (no spouse) | Veteran with 2 Parents (no spouse) | Veteran with Spouse and 1 Parent | Veteran with Spouse and 2 Parents |
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30% Disability Rating | $511.87 | $556.35 | $566.94 | $611.41 |
40% Disability Rating | $732.58 | $791.89 | $806.71 | $866.02 |
50% Disability Rating | $1,032.57 | $1,106.70 | $1,124.70 | $1,198.83 |
60% Disability Rating | $1,302.98 | $1,391.94 | $1,414.18 | $1,503.13 |
70% Disability Rating | $1,633.73 | $1,737.51 | $1,762.93 | $1,866.71 |
80% Disability Rating | $1,897.04 | $2,015.65 | $2,045.30 | $2,164.01 |
90% Disability Rating | $2,131.96 | $2,265.39 | $2,298.22 | $2,431.65 |
100% Disability Rating | $3,481.16 | $3,630.25 | $3,666.94 | $3,816.03 |
Disability Rating | Veteran with 1 Child and 1 Parent (no spouse) | Veteran with 1 Child and 2 Parents (no spouse) | Veteran with Spouse, 1 Child and 1 Parent | Veteran with Spouse, 1 Child and 2 Parents |
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30% Disability Rating | $548.93 | $593.41 | $608.24 | $652.71 |
40% Disability Rating | $781.30 | $840.60 | $860.72 | $920.03 |
50% Disability Rating | $1,093.99 | $1,168.12 | $1,192.48 | $1,266.61 |
60% Disability Rating | $1,377.11 | $1,466.07 | $1,495.72 | $1,584.68 |
70% Disability Rating | $1,720.57 | $1,824.35 | $1,858.24 | $1,962.02 |
80% Disability Rating | $1,995.53 | $2,114.13 | $2,154.38 | $2,272.98 |
90% Disability Rating | $2,243.15 | $2,376.59 | $2,421.06 | $2,554.50 |
100% Disability Rating | $3,605.40 | $3,754.49 | $3,802.99 | $3,952.08 |
You may qualify for more depending on if your spouse receives Aid and Attendance benefits and the number of children you have. View the added amounts table here and how to calculate.
You may qualify for additional VA disability compensation based on the number of children you have and if your spouse is receiving Aid and Attendance benefits. Below is an example of how to calculate this income, plus the full chart.
VA compensation rates for more than one child are shown separately and are not included with any other compensation rates unless otherwise stated.
For example, a disabled Veteran with a 70% rating, spouse and four children (one of whom is over 18 and attending a qualified school program) would receive $2,091.88 ($1,754.46 for a 70% rating with 1 child and spouse + $128.80 for two additional children + $208.62 for one child over 18 in a qualifying educational program).
Another example is if the disabled Veteran has a spouse who is determined to require Aid and Attendance. Here we add the figure shown as “additional for A&A spouse” to the amount shown for the proper dependency code.
For example, a disabled Veteran with a 70% rating and an Aid and Attendance spouse and two minor children would receive $1,830.71 ($1,938.73 for a 70% rating with 1 child and spouse + $119.67 for Aid and Attendance + $64.60 for the additional child).
Disability Rating | Each Additional Child Under Age 18 | Each Additional Child Over 18 in a Qualifying School Program | Spouse Receiving Aid and Attendance |
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30% Disability Rating | $27.53 | $88.96 | $50.83 |
40% Disability Rating | $36.01 | $118.61 | $67.78 |
50% Disability Rating | $45.54 | $148.26 | $85.78 |
60% Disability Rating | $55.07 | $177.91 | $101.66 |
70% Disability Rating | $64.60 | $208.62 | $119.67 |
80% Disability Rating | $73.07 | $238.28 | $136.61 |
90% Disability Rating | $82.60 | $267.93 | $153.56 |
100% Disability Rating | $92.31 | $298.18 | $170.38 |
Veterans with a disability that developed or worsened while serving in the military or due to military service may be eligible for Service-Connected disability pay.
Conditions covered by these benefits typically include:
Find a complete list of covered conditions here.
For every disability claim, the Department of Veterans Affairs assigns a severity rating ranging from 0-100%. This rating moves in 10% increments, is based on service treatment records, VA medical records, and private medical records directly relating to the disability.
For Veterans with more than one disability, the VA uses the combined rating table to calculate your disability percentage.
To determine your disability compensation, you need to file a claim with VA. The VA rates your disability by severity after reviewing every piece of evidence in your claim.
You may only receive compensation for a single diagnostic code per condition, even if that condition satisfies more than one diagnostic code. However, those with more than one condition may receive additional compensation based on the combined rating system.
You may receive additional compensation if:
Note: If you have more than one child or your spouse receives Aid and Attendance benefits (signified by A&A in the table cell below), be sure to include the figures from the "Add" row.
Did you know: Veterans can use their disability income in conjunction with their VA loan benefits. Speak with a home loan specialist to see how much you can afford.
Veterans with a service-connected physical or mental disability that makes everyday tasks difficult or impossible may be eligible for VA disability benefits.
Eligibility to file a VA disability claim is dependent on meeting one of the following conditions as set by the VA:
The VA will need evidence to support your disability claim when applying, which we discuss in the next section.
The Department of Veterans Affairs recommends eligible Veterans apply for disability compensation benefits through the VA's eBenefits online portal. However, Veterans may also apply by mail with VA Form 21-526EZ, in person at your regional benefits office, or with help from a trained professional.
In any case, you will need access to your DD214 (or equivalent discharge or separation papers), the medical evidence of the disability, and dependency records (marriage license and children's birth certificates).
If you have yet to separate from service, you may still apply using the Benefits Delivery at Discharge (BDD) program. To be eligible for the BDD, you must:
If you have less than 90 days until separation, you may still file a fully developed or standard claim.
Generally, there are three methods to apply for disability compensation, each with different timelines to receive benefits.
The fastest method of applying is through the VA's Decision Ready Claims (DRC) program. This program requires you to work with an accredited Veterans Service Organization (VSO) but generally processes claims in 30 days or less.
As of now, the only types of claims the DRC program processes are:
There are additional restrictions for filing under the DRC program. Those applying can consult their VSO to determine if the DRC program is right for them.
The next fasted option is the Fully Developed Disability Claims (FDDC) program.
The primary difference between the FDDC program and filing a standard claim is the Veteran must provide all evidence upfront and certify there's no additional evidence needed to make a claim decision.
At a minimum, the Veteran should provide:
If the VA requires additional information, the claim typically gets removed from the FDDC program and is processed as a standard claim.
With standard VA disability claims, the VA gathers evidence and compiles all supporting documents.
If the VA is unable to obtain a needed document, they may require your help. When help is required, it typically applies to documents not held by a federal agency, such as private medical records, employer information, and documents from state or local governments.
As with all claims programs, be prepared to provide your DD214 (or other separation documents), service treatment records, VA medical records, and private medical records about your claim. Those needing help applying for their VA disability claim may also work with an accredited attorney, claims agent, or Veterans Service Officer (VSO).
Veterans with multiple disabilities use the combined rating system.
To use the combined rating system, arrange the disabilities in order by severity and locate the intersect of the two numbers on the table below.
The VA rounds the final figure to the nearest to 10 percent.
If the Veteran has more than two disabilities, find the combined value for the first two, without rounding, and repeat with the third disability. Once you have a final number, round to the nearest 10%.
For example, if disability 1's rating is 40% and disability 2's is 20%, the combined rating is 52%. That figure gets rounded to the nearest 10%, making the disability rating 50%.
For a three-disability example, if disability 1's rating is 60%, disability 2's rating is 30%, and disability 3's rating is 20%, we first find the rating of 1 and 2. The rating of 1 and 2 comes out to be 72. We then take the first combined rating and find the intersect with disability 3. The final number comes out at an even 80% rating.
10 | 20 | 30 | 40 | 50 | 60 | 70 | 80 | 90 | |
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19 | 27 | 35 | 43 | 51 | 60 | 68 | 76 | 84 | 92 |
20 | 28 | 36 | 44 | 52 | 60 | 68 | 76 | 84 | 92 |
21 | 29 | 37 | 45 | 53 | 61 | 68 | 76 | 84 | 92 |
22 | 30 | 38 | 45 | 53 | 61 | 69 | 77 | 84 | 92 |
23 | 31 | 38 | 46 | 54 | 62 | 69 | 77 | 85 | 92 |
24 | 32 | 39 | 47 | 54 | 62 | 70 | 77 | 85 | 92 |
25 | 33 | 40 | 48 | 55 | 63 | 70 | 78 | 85 | 93 |
26 | 33 | 41 | 48 | 56 | 63 | 70 | 78 | 85 | 93 |
27 | 34 | 42 | 49 | 56 | 64 | 71 | 78 | 85 | 93 |
28 | 35 | 42 | 50 | 57 | 64 | 71 | 78 | 86 | 93 |
29 | 36 | 43 | 50 | 57 | 65 | 72 | 79 | 86 | 93 |
30 | 37 | 44 | 51 | 58 | 65 | 72 | 79 | 86 | 93 |
31 | 38 | 45 | 52 | 59 | 66 | 72 | 79 | 86 | 93 |
32 | 39 | 46 | 52 | 59 | 66 | 73 | 80 | 86 | 93 |
33 | 40 | 46 | 53 | 60 | 67 | 73 | 80 | 87 | 93 |
34 | 41 | 47 | 54 | 60 | 67 | 74 | 80 | 87 | 93 |
35 | 42 | 48 | 55 | 61 | 68 | 74 | 81 | 87 | 94 |
36 | 42 | 49 | 55 | 62 | 68 | 74 | 81 | 87 | 94 |
37 | 43 | 50 | 56 | 62 | 69 | 75 | 81 | 87 | 94 |
38 | 44 | 50 | 57 | 63 | 69 | 75 | 81 | 88 | 94 |
39 | 45 | 51 | 57 | 63 | 70 | 76 | 82 | 88 | 94 |
40 | 46 | 52 | 58 | 64 | 70 | 76 | 82 | 88 | 94 |
41 | 47 | 53 | 59 | 65 | 71 | 76 | 82 | 88 | 94 |
42 | 48 | 54 | 59 | 65 | 71 | 77 | 83 | 88 | 94 |
43 | 49 | 54 | 60 | 66 | 72 | 77 | 83 | 89 | 94 |
44 | 50 | 55 | 61 | 66 | 72 | 78 | 83 | 89 | 94 |
45 | 51 | 56 | 62 | 67 | 73 | 78 | 84 | 89 | 95 |
46 | 51 | 57 | 62 | 68 | 73 | 78 | 84 | 89 | 95 |
47 | 52 | 58 | 63 | 68 | 74 | 79 | 84 | 89 | 95 |
48 | 53 | 58 | 64 | 69 | 74 | 79 | 84 | 90 | 95 |
49 | 54 | 59 | 64 | 69 | 75 | 80 | 85 | 90 | 95 |
50 | 55 | 60 | 65 | 70 | 75 | 80 | 85 | 90 | 95 |
51 | 56 | 61 | 66 | 71 | 76 | 80 | 85 | 90 | 95 |
52 | 57 | 62 | 66 | 71 | 76 | 81 | 86 | 90 | 95 |
53 | 58 | 62 | 67 | 72 | 77 | 81 | 86 | 91 | 95 |
54 | 59 | 63 | 68 | 72 | 77 | 82 | 86 | 91 | 95 |
55 | 60 | 64 | 69 | 73 | 78 | 82 | 87 | 91 | 96 |
56 | 60 | 65 | 69 | 74 | 78 | 82 | 87 | 91 | 96 |
57 | 61 | 66 | 70 | 74 | 79 | 83 | 87 | 91 | 96 |
58 | 62 | 66 | 71 | 75 | 79 | 83 | 87 | 92 | 96 |
59 | 63 | 67 | 71 | 75 | 80 | 84 | 88 | 92 | 96 |
60 | 64 | 68 | 72 | 76 | 80 | 84 | 88 | 92 | 96 |
61 | 65 | 69 | 73 | 77 | 81 | 84 | 88 | 92 | 96 |
62 | 66 | 70 | 73 | 77 | 81 | 85 | 89 | 92 | 96 |
63 | 67 | 70 | 74 | 78 | 82 | 85 | 89 | 93 | 96 |
64 | 68 | 71 | 75 | 78 | 82 | 86 | 89 | 93 | 96 |
65 | 69 | 72 | 76 | 79 | 83 | 86 | 90 | 93 | 97 |
66 | 69 | 73 | 76 | 80 | 83 | 86 | 90 | 93 | 97 |
67 | 70 | 74 | 77 | 80 | 84 | 87 | 90 | 93 | 97 |
68 | 71 | 74 | 78 | 81 | 84 | 87 | 90 | 94 | 97 |
69 | 72 | 75 | 78 | 81 | 85 | 88 | 91 | 94 | 97 |
70 | 73 | 76 | 79 | 82 | 85 | 88 | 91 | 94 | 97 |
71 | 74 | 77 | 80 | 83 | 86 | 88 | 91 | 94 | 97 |
72 | 75 | 78 | 80 | 83 | 86 | 89 | 92 | 94 | 97 |
73 | 76 | 78 | 81 | 84 | 87 | 89 | 92 | 95 | 97 |
74 | 77 | 79 | 82 | 84 | 87 | 90 | 92 | 95 | 97 |
75 | 78 | 80 | 83 | 85 | 88 | 90 | 93 | 95 | 98 |
76 | 78 | 81 | 83 | 86 | 88 | 90 | 93 | 95 | 98 |
77 | 79 | 82 | 84 | 86 | 89 | 91 | 93 | 95 | 98 |
78 | 80 | 82 | 85 | 87 | 89 | 91 | 93 | 96 | 98 |
79 | 81 | 83 | 85 | 87 | 90 | 92 | 94 | 96 | 98 |
80 | 82 | 84 | 86 | 88 | 90 | 92 | 94 | 96 | 98 |
81 | 83 | 85 | 87 | 89 | 91 | 92 | 94 | 96 | 98 |
82 | 84 | 86 | 87 | 89 | 91 | 93 | 95 | 96 | 98 |
83 | 85 | 86 | 88 | 90 | 92 | 93 | 95 | 97 | 98 |
84 | 86 | 87 | 89 | 90 | 92 | 94 | 95 | 97 | 98 |
85 | 87 | 88 | 90 | 91 | 93 | 94 | 96 | 97 | 99 |
86 | 87 | 89 | 90 | 92 | 93 | 94 | 96 | 97 | 99 |
87 | 88 | 90 | 91 | 92 | 94 | 95 | 96 | 97 | 99 |
88 | 89 | 90 | 92 | 93 | 94 | 95 | 96 | 98 | 99 |
89 | 90 | 91 | 92 | 93 | 95 | 96 | 97 | 98 | 99 |
90 | 91 | 92 | 93 | 94 | 95 | 96 | 97 | 98 | 99 |
91 | 92 | 93 | 94 | 95 | 96 | 96 | 97 | 98 | 99 |
92 | 93 | 94 | 94 | 95 | 96 | 97 | 98 | 98 | 99 |
93 | 94 | 94 | 95 | 96 | 97 | 97 | 98 | 99 | 99 |
94 | 95 | 95 | 96 | 96 | 97 | 98 | 98 | 99 | 99 |
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