2.63% COLA VA Disability Compensation Rates (Estimated)
So far the estimated Cost Of Living Adjustment (COLA) is an increase of 2.63% based on research from The Senior Citizens League. This is up from the anticipated 2.57% the previous month.
2025 VA Pay Chart For Individual Veterans Without Dependents
Disability Rating | Monthly Payment |
10% | $175.85 |
20% | $347.63 |
30% | $552.37 |
40% | $796.39 |
50% | $1,131.46 |
60% | $1,432.15 |
70% | $1,761.42 |
80% | $2,047.81 |
90% | $2,302.44 |
100% | $3,838.77 |
Notes:
1. The rates for 10% and 20% disability ratings are the same regardless of dependent status.
2. Veterans with 10% or 20% disability ratings do not receive additional compensation for dependents.
3. These figures are based on the projected 2.63% COLA increase for 2025.
4. The official rates will be announced by the VA in late 2024, so these are estimates and may be subject to change.
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.
Disability Rating | Veteran with Spouse & Child | Add for Each Additional Child Under 18 | Add for Each Additional Child Over 18 in School | Add for Aid and Attendance * |
30% | $596.49 | $26.65 | $86.58 | x |
40% | $861.47 | $37.83 | $115.44 | x |
50% | $1,121.24 | $37.83 | $115.44 | x |
60% | $1,418.96 | $37.83 | $115.44 | x |
70% | $1,711.78 | $49.01 | $144.30 | x |
80% | $1,992.44 | $49.01 | $144.30 | x |
90% | $2,240.97 | $49.01 | $144.30 | x |
100% | $3,772.57 | $87.92 | $180.38 | $903.86 |
Additional Rates:
Spouse Receiving Aid and Attendance: $163.82
K-Award: $128.49 **
* The "Add for Aid and Attendance" column only applies to 100% disabled veterans.
** The K-Award is a special monthly compensation for certain severe disabilities.
Looking Ahead
It's important to note that these projections are preliminary. The official 2025 COLA will be announced by the Social Security Administration in October 2024, based on third-quarter inflation data.
According to The Senior Citizens League, research shows Social Security benefits have lost over thirty percent of their purchasing power since 2000 due in large part to inadequate COLAs and rising health care costs. To address this growing issue, TSCL urges Congress to adopt legislation that would base the COLA on an inflation index specifically for seniors, like the Consumer Price Index for the Elderly (CPI-E).
United Veteran Benefits Agency continues to advocate for fair and adequate cost-of-living adjustments that accurately reflect the financial needs of military personnel, veterans, and their families. We encourage all beneficiaries to stay informed about these developments and to plan accordingly for the coming year.
Remember, while the projected 2025 COLA may be lower than in recent years, it still represents an important mechanism for maintaining the purchasing power of military-related benefits in the face of rising costs.
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