VA Disability Compensation (70%)
Tax-free monthly disability compensation payment.
At a glance
- Benefit type
- Monthly Compensation — Federal
- Who it's for
- Veterans
- VA rating needed
- 70% or higher
- Estimated value
- $1,808.45/month
- Where it applies
- United States
- Last verified
- May 12, 2026
What is VA Disability Compensation (70%)?
VA Disability Compensation (70%) is a federal monthly compensation benefit for veterans. Tax-free monthly disability compensation payment. Requires 70%+ VA disability rating. The listed value is $1,808.45/month.
Who qualifies
- Requires 70%+ VA disability rating
Who is eligible
Eligibility
Must have a combined disability rating of 70% from the VA.
What VA Disability Compensation (70%) covers
Payment
$1,808.45/month (2026 rate effective Dec 1, 2025, single veteran with no dependents). Tax-free.
Dependent additions added to base (2026): spouse +$153/month, each additional child under 18 +$76/month, each child 18+ in school +$246/month, dependent parent +$123/month, spouse Aid & Attendance +$141/month.
TDIU
Veterans rated 70%+ may qualify for Total Disability Individual Unemployability (TDIU) — paid at the 100% rate ($3,938.58/mo for veteran alone in 2026) — if they cannot maintain substantially gainful employment due to service-connected conditions.
Verified information & sources
Last verified: May 12, 2026
Official source: va.gov
Compiled and fact-checked against the official source linked above. Benefit rules and dollar amounts change over time — always confirm current details at the official source before applying. A county Veterans Service Officer (VSO) is a free, accredited advocate who can review your eligibility and help you file at no cost.
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