VA Disability Compensation (40%)
Tax-free monthly disability compensation payment.
About this benefit
Eligibility
Must have a combined disability rating of 40% from the VA.
Payment
$795.84/month (2026 rate, single veteran with no dependents). Tax-free.
Healthcare
At 40% you are placed in Priority Group 3 with no copays for service-connected care. No-copay care for ALL conditions (service-connected and non-service-connected) begins at 50%, when you enter Priority Group 1.
Verified against official source
Last checked 2026-04-30 against www.va.gov. Always confirm current rates and rules with the VA before applying — eligibility rules and dollar amounts change with each fiscal year.
Other Federal Monthly Compensation
VA Disability Compensation (10%)
Tax-free monthly disability compensation payment.
$180.42/month
VA Disability Compensation (20%)
Tax-free monthly disability compensation payment.
$356.66/month
VA Disability Compensation (30%)
Tax-free monthly disability compensation payment.
$552.47/month
Dependent Allowance
Additional monthly payment for spouse, children, and dependent parents.
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