10% Disabled Veteran Benefits
Every federal benefit, tax exemption, and program available to veterans with a 10% VA disability rating. Updated for 2026.
Estimated annual value at 10%
From monthly compensation alone — before tax exemptions, healthcare savings, and state benefits:
Add state property tax exemptions (up to $15K/year in some states), healthcare savings, and education funding for true totals.
Federal Benefits Available at 10%
These federal programs are available to any veteran with a 10% VA disability rating, regardless of state. State-specific benefits vary — check your state.
💰Monthly Compensation(2)
VA Disability Compensation (10%)
Tax-free monthly disability compensation payment.
$180.42/month
Apply on VA.gov →Annual Clothing Allowance
Annual lump-sum payment if a prosthetic, orthopedic device, or prescribed skin medication damages clothing.
$1,053.19/year
Apply on VA.gov →🏥Healthcare(2)
VA Healthcare (Service-Connected)
Outpatient and inpatient care for service-connected conditions.
Apply on VA.gov →🏠Housing & Home Loans(1)
VA Home Loan Guarantee
No-down-payment home loans; funding fee waived for veterans receiving service-connected disability compensation.
Apply on VA.gov →🎓Education & Training(1)
GI Bill Education Benefits
Education benefits based on service (not disability rating). Transferable to spouse and dependents.
Apply on VA.gov →💼Employment(2)
Veteran Readiness & Employment (Chapter 31)
Education, training, employment services, and subsistence allowance for service-disabled veterans.
Apply on VA.gov →🛡️Insurance(1)
VALife Insurance
Up to $40,000 life insurance; guaranteed acceptance with no medical underwriting.
Up to $40,000 coverage
Apply on VA.gov →⚑Burial & Memorial(1)
VA Burial Benefits
National cemetery burial, headstone/marker, and burial flag for the veteran; reimbursement to surviving family for burial costs.
Apply on VA.gov →📋Other Benefits(1)
Commissary & Exchange Access
Access to military commissary and exchange shopping for all service-connected disabled veterans.
State Benefits at 10%
Many states offer additional benefits to veterans with a 10% rating — especially property tax exemptions, hunting/fishing licenses, and parks access.
Other VA Disability Ratings
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