2025 VA Disability Pay Chart (Estimated) 2.5% COLA
This chart provides a clear comparison of the current 2024 VA disability rates, the expected increase amount based on a 2.5% COLA, and the projected total for 2025 if that 2.5% increase is applied.
Veteran Alone
Disability Rating | 2024 Rate | COLA 2.5% | 2025 Total |
|---|---|---|---|
10% | $171.23 | $4.28 | $175.51 |
20% | $338.49 | $8.46 | $346.95 |
30% | $524.31 | $13.11 | $537.42 |
40% | $755.28 | $18.88 | $774.16 |
50% | $1,075.16 | $26.88 | $1,102.04 |
60% | $1,361.88 | $34.05 | $1,395.93 |
70% | $1,713.51 | $42.84 | $1,756.35 |
80% | $1,991.83 | $49.80 | $2,041.63 |
90% | $2,239.43 | $55.99 | $2,295.42 |
100% | $3,733.85 | $93.35 | $3,827.20 |
2025 VA Pay Chart For Veterans With Dependents
For veterans with dependents (spouse, children, or parents), the rates increase for disability ratings of 30% and above. The specific amounts vary based on the number and type of dependent.
Remember that these rates are tax-free at both the federal and state levels. The VA uses the disability rating system (Read about VA Math) to determine the severity of a veteran's service-connected disabilities and calculates the compensation accordingly. Below is the 2025 VA Pay Chart for these Veterans and their families.
The increase is proportional to the disability rating, with higher-rated disabilities seeing larger dollar increases.
Even a modest 2.5% increase results in noticeable changes, especially for those with higher disability ratings.
For veterans with a 100% disability rating, the projected increase would be $93.35 per month, or $1,120.20 per year.
It's important to note that this 2.5% increase is currently a projection. The actual COLA for 2025 will be determined based on economic factors and officially announced later in October. The final increase could be higher or lower than this estimate.
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