Calculate your 2026 VA disability pay using official rates, or compare a 2027 estimate. Add eligible dependents and check expected payment dates.
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70% rating · No dependents
Based on official 2026 VA rates × 1.036. Final 2027 VA rates may differ due to rounding or other changes.
For regular disability compensation. SMC, TDIU, offsets, and individual award adjustments are not included. Use your VA award letter to confirm your payment.
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| Rating | 2026 official | 2027 estimated | Monthly increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | $180.42 | $186.92 | +$6.50 |
| 20% | $356.66 | $369.50 | +$12.84 |
| 30% | $552.47 | $572.36 | +$19.89 |
| 40% | $795.84 | $824.49 | +$28.65 |
| 50% | $1,132.90 | $1,173.68 | +$40.78 |
| 60% | $1,435.02 | $1,486.68 | +$51.66 |
| 70% | $1,808.45 | $1,873.55 | +$65.10 |
| 80% | $2,102.15 | $2,177.83 | +$75.68 |
| 90% | $2,362.30 | $2,447.34 | +$85.04 |
| 100% | $3,938.58 | $4,080.37 | +$141.79 |
Estimates use the 2026 regular compensation amount × 1.036, rounded to cents. Dependent additions begin at a 30% rating. Official 2026 VA table ↗.
Read the increase and calculation guide →Covers October 2026 · Calculated schedule as of October 16, 2026; the date refreshes in your browser.
VA pays after the benefit month. If the scheduled date falls on a weekend or federal holiday, payment moves to the preceding business day. Bank availability may vary.
Calculated from the standard payment rule and federal holidays; these are not a VA-published calendar. “Benefit month” is the month the payment covers.
| Benefit month | Expected payment date | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| December 2026 | Earlier: weekend or holiday | |
| January 2027 | Standard date | |
| February 2027 | Standard date | |
| March 2027 | Standard date | |
| April 2027 | Earlier: weekend or holiday | |
| May 2027 | Standard date | |
| June 2027 | Standard date | |
| July 2027 | Earlier: weekend or holiday | |
| August 2027 | Standard date | |
| September 2027 | Standard date | |
| October 2027 | Standard date | |
| November 2027 | Standard date | |
| December 2027 | Earlier: weekend or holiday |
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SSA has announced next year’s COLA. VA says its compensation COLA matches Social Security’s percentage. Our 2027 calculator applies that increase to 2026 rates.
The VA table checked for this guide lists 2026 rates. Until a 2027 table is verified, projected amounts are clearly labeled and should not replace your award letter.
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Select 2026 for official rates, choose your combined disability rating, and enter eligible dependents. The monthly result updates automatically. Select 2027 to compare an estimated payment; those projected amounts are not an official VA rate table.
No. COLA adjusts the payment amount. It does not change your combined disability rating.
VA explains that annual COLAs take effect December 1 and appear in the payment around New Year. If that rule applies for 2027, the expected first payment at the new rate is December 31, 2026, covering December 2026. This date is calculated, not a confirmed individual deposit date.
Your award can include special compensation, offsets, withholding, or other adjustments. Banks may also make funds available at different times. Confirm the amount in your VA award letter and payment history.
We look up your household’s regular compensation using VA’s 2026 table. For 2027, we multiply that monthly total by 1.036 and round to cents. Annual increase means the rounded monthly difference multiplied by 12. This is an estimate until official 2027 amounts are verified.