VA disability payments are made to veterans who got sick or injured while serving in the military and to veterans whose service made an existing condition worse.
An annual payment increase is tied to an increase in Social Security payments by the U.S. government known as a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).
*Editor’s note: Figures are preliminary based on the 3.2% COLA announced Oct. 12. Final amounts may differ slightly.
*10%-20% Disability
| Percentage | Rate |
| 10% | $171.23 |
| 20% | $338.49 |
*30%-60% Disability
| Dependent Status | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% |
| Veteran Alone | $524.31 | $755.28 | $1,075.16 | $1,361.88 |
| Veteran with Spouse | $586.23 | $837.84 | $1,178.36 | $1,486.75 |
| Veteran with Spouse and Child | $631.64 | $898.73 | $1,254.72 | $1,577.565 |
| Veteran with Child | $565.59 | $811.01 | $1,144.30 | $1,445.47 |
| Each Additional Child Under 18 | $30.96 | $41.28 | $51.60 | $61.92 |
| Each Additional Schoolchild Over Age 18 | $100.10 | $133.13 | $167.18 | $200.21 |
| Additional for Disabled spouse | $57.79 | $76.37 | $95.98 | $114.55 |
*70%-100% Disability
| Dependent Status | 70% | 80% | 90% | 100% |
| Veteran Alone | $1,716.28 | $1,995.01 | $2,241.91 | $3,737.85 |
| Veteran with Spouse | $1,861.79 | $2,161.16 | $2,428.70 | $3,946.25 |
| Veteran with Spouse and Child | $1,968.09 | $2,282.94 | $2,565.95 | $4,098.88 |
| Veteran with Child | $1,813.29 | $2,106.47 | $2,442.51 | $3,877.22 |
| Each Additional Child Under 18 | $72.24 | $82.56 | $92.88 | $103.55 |
| Each Additional Schoolchild Over 18 | $233.23 | $267.29 | $300.31 | $334.49 |
| Additional for A/A spouse | $134.16 | $152.74 | $172.34 | $191.14 |
*30%-60% Disability (With Dependent Parents)
| Dependent Status | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veteran with One Parent | $573.84 | $903.89 | $1,261.95 | $1,586.85 |
| Veteran with Two Parents | $623.38 | $887.38 | $1,242.34 | $1,562.09 |
| Veteran with One Parent and Child | $615.12 | $877.06 | $1,227.89 | $1,545.57 |
| Veteran with Two Parents and Child | $664.66 | $943.10 | $1311.49 | $1,645.68 |
| Veteran with Spouse, One Parent and Child | $681.17 | $964.78 | $1,338.32 | $1,677.67 |
| Veteran with Spouse, Two Parents and Child | $730.71 | $1,030.82 | $1,421.91 | $1,777.77 |
*70%-100% Disability (With Dependent Parents)
| Dependent Status | 70% | 80% | 90% | 100% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veteran with One Parent | $1,832.89 | $2,128.14 | $2,391.55 | $3,905.11 |
| Veteran with Two Parents | $1,949.51 | $2,261.27 | $2,541.19 | $4,072.36 |
| Veteran with One Parent and Child | $1,929.90 | $2,239.59 | $2516.42 | $4,044.48 |
| Veteran with Two Parents and Child | $2,046.52 | $2,372.72 | $2,666.06 | $4,211.74 |
| Veteran with Spouse, One Parent and Child | $2,084.70 | $2,416.07 | $2,715.59 | $4,266.13 |
| Veteran with Spouse, Two Parents and Child | $2,201.32 | $2,549.19 | $2,865.23 | $4,433.39 |
Increased Disability Payments for Veterans With Dependents
Veterans entitled to compensation who have a disability rated at 30% or more are entitled to additional compensation for dependents. Dependent children between the ages of 18 and 23 must be attending school and a dependent for tax purposes.
Parents may be considered dependents if the veteran provides more than 50% of their support. Veterans with a disabled spouse may also be eligible for increased benefits. Check with the VA for details.
There is also a Dependency & Indemnity Compensation benefit for survivors of some disabled veterans.
Should you be in the midst of a divorce or seeking a modification of your child support or alimony payments, the increase in VA disability pay for 2024 may be a substantial change in circumstances warranting a recalculation of your support.
Contact the Law Offices of Renee Lazar at 978-844-4095 to schedule a FREE one hour confidential consultation to discuss your situation.