2024 VA Disability Rates
THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION’S (SSA) 2024 COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT (COLA) INCREASE IS 3.2%.
The 2024 VA disability rates are based on the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) 2024 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) increase. The increase is based on the rising inflation, increasing prices of consumer goods, and rising gas prices. Rates are effective Dec 1 of each year.
2024 VA DISABILITY RATES WITHOUT CHILDREN
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Veteran Alone | Veteran with Spouse | Veteran, Spouse & One Parent | Veteran, Spouse and Two Parents | Veteran with One Parent | Veteran with Two Parents | |
| 100% | $3,737.85 | $3,946.25 | $4,113.51 | $4,280.77 | $3,905.11 | $4,072.37 |
| 90% | $2,241.91 | $2,428.91 | $2,578.91 | $2,728.91 | $2,391.91 | $2,541.91 |
| 80% | $1,995.01 | $2,161.01 | $2,294.01 | $2,427.01 | $2,128.01 | $2,261.01 |
| 70% | $1,716.28 | $1,861.28 | $1,978.28 | $2,095.28 | $1,833.28 | $1,950.28 |
| 60% | $1,361.88 | $1,486.88 | $1,586.88 | $1,686.88 | $1,461.88 | $1,561.88 |
| 50% | $1,075.16 | $1,179.16 | $1,262.16 | $1,345.16 | $1,158.16 | $1,241.16 |
| 40% | $755.28 | $838.28 | $904.28 | $970.28 | $821.28 | $887.28 |
| 30% | $524.31 | $586.31 | $636.31 | $686.31 | $574.31 | $624.31 |
| 100% | 90% | 80% | 70% | 60% | 50% | 40% | 30% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additional For A/A Spouses | $191.00 | $172.00 | $153.00 | $134.00 | $114.00 | $95.00 | $76.00 | $57.00 |
Veterans With Ratings of 10%-20% Do Not Receive Extra Compensation For Dependents:
• 10% Rate = $171.23 • 20% Rate = $338.49
2024 VA DISABILITY RATES WITH CHILDREN
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Veteran and Child | Veteran, Spouse, & Child | Veteran, Spouse, Child, One Parent | Veteran, Spouse, Child, Two Parents | Veteran, Child, One Parent | Veteran, Child, Two Parents | |
| 100% | $3,877.22 | $4,098.87 | $4,266.13 | $4,433.39 | $4,044.48 | $4,211.74 |
| 90% | $2,366.91 | $2,565.91 | $2,715.91 | $2,865.91 | $2,516.91 | $2,666.91 |
| 80% | $2,106.01 | $2,283.01 | $2,416.01 | $2,549.01 | $2,239.01 | $2,372.01 |
| 70% | $1,813.28 | $1,968.28 | $2,085.28 | $2,202.28 | $1,930.28 | $2,047.28 |
| 60% | $1,444.88 | $1,577.88 | $1,677.88 | $1,777.88 | $1,544.88 | $1,644.88 |
| 50% | $1,144.16 | $1,255.16 | $1,338.16 | $1,421.16 | $1,227.16 | $1,310.16 |
| 40% | $810.28 | $899.28 | $965.28 | $1,031.28 | $876.28 | $942.28 |
| 30% | $565.31 | $632.31 | $682.31 | $732.31 | $615.31 | $665.31 |
| 100% | 90% | 80% | 70% | 60% | 50% | 40% | 30% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Each Additional Child Under Age 18 | $104.00 | $93.00 | $82.00 | $72.00 | $62.00 | $51.00 | $41.00 | $31.00 |
| Each Additional Schoolchild Over Age 18 | $334.00 | $301.00 | $267.00 | $234.00 | $200.00 | $167.00 | $133.00 | $100.00 |
IS VA DISABILITY PAY TAX-FREE?
Yes! VA disability pay is tax-free at both the federal and state levels. If you want to learn about what benefits your state offers veterans click here.
Are There VA Resources Near Me?
Yes! While Veterans Guardian can provide disability claim consulting to you, the Veterans Administration provides a search tool to find representatives for VA Claims who can assist you for free at https://www.ebenefits.va.gov/ebenefits/vso-search.
How Can I Increase My VA Disability Rating?
A veteran can take several different avenues to increase their VA disability rating. Veterans Guardian is a tried and true veteran-owned and operated organization that works tirelessly to assist veterans in achieving the disability rating they are eligible for when they file their claims.
Is There A VA Office Near Me?
Yes! Each state has a VA Regional Office. Learn more about your closest VA office athttps://www.benefits.va.gov/benefits/offices.asp
