2027 VA Disability Rates
VA disability pay goes up 3.6% on December 1, 2026. A veteran rated 100% with no dependents goes from $3,938.58 to $4,080.37 a month. See your exact raise below.
2027 vs 2026: veteran alone
Monthly compensation with no spouse, children, or parents.
| Rating | 2026 monthly | 2027 projected monthly | Monthly raise | Yearly raise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | $180.42 | $186.92 | +$6.50 | +$78.00 |
| 20% | $356.66 | $369.50 | +$12.84 | +$154.08 |
| 30% | $552.47 | $572.36 | +$19.89 | +$238.68 |
| 40% | $795.84 | $824.49 | +$28.65 | +$343.80 |
| 50% | $1,132.90 | $1,173.68 | +$40.78 | +$489.36 |
| 60% | $1,435.02 | $1,486.68 | +$51.66 | +$619.92 |
| 70% | $1,808.45 | $1,873.55 | +$65.10 | +$781.20 |
| 80% | $2,102.15 | $2,177.83 | +$75.68 | +$908.16 |
| 90% | $2,362.30 | $2,447.34 | +$85.04 | +$1,020.48 |
| 100% | $3,938.58 | $4,080.37 | +$141.79 | +$1,701.48 |
2027 rates with dependents (projected)
Total monthly pay. Ratings of 10% and 20% get no dependent increase.
| Rating | With spouse | Spouse and 1 child | 1 child, no spouse | Spouse and 1 parent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% | $640.36 | $690.36 | $617.36 | $694.36 |
| 40% | $914.49 | $981.49 | $884.49 | $987.49 |
| 50% | $1,286.68 | $1,370.68 | $1,249.68 | $1,377.68 |
| 60% | $1,622.68 | $1,722.68 | $1,577.68 | $1,731.68 |
| 70% | $2,032.55 | $2,148.55 | $1,979.55 | $2,159.55 |
| 80% | $2,358.83 | $2,492.83 | $2,298.83 | $2,504.83 |
| 90% | $2,651.34 | $2,801.34 | $2,583.34 | $2,815.34 |
| 100% | $4,307.86 | $4,474.47 | $4,232.51 | $4,490.44 |
2027 added amounts (projected)
Add these to the totals above. Example: 70% with a spouse and 3 children under 18 is the spouse and 1 child rate plus 2 additional children.
| Added amount | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% | 70% | 80% | 90% | 100% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Each additional child under 18 | $33 | $45 | $56 | $67 | $79 | $90 | $101 | $113.04 |
| Each child 18 to 23 in school | $109 | $146 | $182 | $219 | $255 | $292 | $328 | $365.14 |
| Spouse receiving Aid and Attendance | $62 | $83 | $104 | $125 | $146 | $166 | $187 | $208.66 |
How the 2027 COLA works
Each October the Social Security Administration sets the cost-of-living adjustment from the rise in the Consumer Price Index (CPI-W) between the third quarter of last year and this year. For 2027 that figure is 3.6%, the largest increase since 2023.
Congress then passes the annual Veterans Compensation COLA Act, which applies the same percentage to VA disability compensation, dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC), and special monthly compensation. VA rounds each veteran-alone rate to the cent. For ratings below 100%, the extra amounts for a spouse, children, and parents are rounded down to the whole dollar.
Already know your rating? Run the full calculator to add every dependent, the bilateral factor, and SMC-K. Waiting on a decision? Your back pay estimate already uses the projected 2027 rate for months from December 2026 on.
2027 VA payment dates
VA pays each month’s benefit on the first business day of the following month. When the 1st falls on a weekend or holiday, the payment comes the business day before.
| Benefit month | Payment date |
|---|---|
| December 2026 (first month at the new rate) | Thursday, December 31, 2026 |
| January 2027 | Monday, February 1, 2027 |
| February 2027 | Monday, March 1, 2027 |
| March 2027 | Thursday, April 1, 2027 |
| April 2027 | Friday, April 30, 2027 |
| May 2027 | Tuesday, June 1, 2027 |
| June 2027 | Thursday, July 1, 2027 |
| July 2027 | Friday, July 30, 2027 |
| August 2027 | Wednesday, September 1, 2027 |
| September 2027 | Friday, October 1, 2027 |
| October 2027 | Monday, November 1, 2027 |
| November 2027 | Wednesday, December 1, 2027 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much will VA disability pay in 2027?
With a 3.6% COLA, a veteran rated 100% with no dependents would receive $4,080.37 a month in 2027, up from $3,938.58. At 10% the rate would be $186.92, at 50% it would be $1,173.68, and at 70% it would be $1,873.55. These are projections until VA publishes its official 2027 table.
When do the 2027 VA disability rates take effect?
The new rates take effect December 1, 2026. Because January 1 is a federal holiday, the first payment at the new rate arrives on Thursday, December 31, 2026.
Is the 2027 VA COLA 3.6%?
The Social Security Administration announced a 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment for 2027 on October 14, 2026. Congress passes a Veterans COLA act each year that applies the same percentage to VA disability compensation, and VA then publishes its official rate tables, usually around December 1.
Do I need to do anything to get the 2027 increase?
No. The COLA is applied automatically to every veteran receiving disability compensation. You do not need to file anything or contact VA.
Why do some 2027 dependent amounts end in .00?
For ratings below 100%, VA calculates the dependent amounts as a share of the 100% amount and rounds down to the whole dollar. That is why, for example, the added amount for each extra child at 70% is a round number while the 100% amount has cents.
Sources: SSA 2027 COLA announcement, VA compensation rate tables. Last reviewed October 16, 2026.