80 percent disability rating: $1,995.01 per month. 90 percent disability rating: $2,241.91 per month. 100 percent disability rating: $3,737.85 per month.

As of March 2026, the basic monthly rate for a Veteran with a 100% VA disability rating is $3,938.58 for a single veteran with no dependents. This reflects the 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) of 2.8%, which was finalized in late 2025. This amount increases significantly if the Veteran has dependents; for example, a 100% disabled veteran with a spouse receives $4,158.17, and one with a spouse and one child receives $4,318.99. Veterans with additional special circumstances, such as needing "Aid and Attendance" or having dependent parents, may see even higher monthly totals. These payments are tax-free at both the federal and state levels. In 2026, these rates remain a vital lifeline for former service members, and they are automatically adjusted each year to keep pace with inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index.