10% Disabled Veteran Benefits
Every federal benefit, tax exemption, and program available to veterans with a 10% VA disability rating. Updated for 2026.
- Monthly (alone)
- $180
- Monthly (with spouse)
- $180
- Federal benefits
- 11+
- States with programs
- 51
Other VA Disability Ratings
Monthly rate shown for a veteran alone.
Estimated annual value at 10%
From monthly compensation alone — before tax exemptions, healthcare savings, and state benefits:
- Veteran alone
- $2,165/yr
- With spouse
- $2,165/yr
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 programsVA Disability Compensation (10%)
Tax-free monthly disability compensation payment.
10%+$180.42/month
Annual Clothing Allowance
Annual lump-sum payment if a prosthetic, orthopedic device, or prescribed skin medication damages clothing.
Any Veteran$1,053.19/year
Healthcare
2 programsVA Healthcare (Service-Connected)
Outpatient and inpatient care for service-connected conditions.
Any VeteranVA Dental (Service-Connected)
Dental care for service-connected dental conditions.
Any Veteran
Housing & Home Loans
1 programVA Home Loan Guarantee
No-down-payment home loans; funding fee waived for veterans receiving service-connected disability compensation.
Any Veteran
Education & Training
1 programGI Bill Education Benefits
Education benefits based on service (not disability rating). Transferable to spouse and dependents.
Any Veteran
Employment
2 programsFederal Employment Preference
5-10 point hiring preference for federal jobs.
Any VeteranVeteran Readiness & Employment (Chapter 31)
Education, training, employment services, and subsistence allowance for service-disabled veterans.
10%+
Insurance
1 programVALife Insurance
Up to $40,000 life insurance; guaranteed acceptance with no medical underwriting.
Any VeteranUp to $40,000 coverage
Burial & Memorial
1 programVA Burial Benefits
National cemetery burial, headstone/marker, and burial flag for the veteran; reimbursement to surviving family for burial costs.
Any Veteran
Other Benefits
1 programCommissary & Exchange Access
Access to military commissary and exchange shopping for all service-connected disabled veterans.
Any Veteran
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.
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Washington D.C.
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Frequently Asked Questions — 10% VA Disability
How much is a 10% VA disability rating worth per month in 2026?
A 10% VA disability rating pays $180.42/month for a veteran alone, and $180.42/month for a veteran with spouse. These are the 2026 federal rates effective December 1, 2025. Dependent additions apply at 30% and above.
How many benefits are available at a 10% VA rating?
At least 11+ federal veteran benefits are available at a 10% VA disability rating, plus dozens more state-specific benefits depending on where you live. Categories include monthly compensation, healthcare, tax exemptions, housing assistance, education funding, and employment preferences.
Do I need to apply separately for each 10% benefit?
Yes — most VA benefits require a separate application. Your VA rating decision letter is the key document. For federal benefits, apply at VA.gov. State benefits apply through each state's veteran affairs office. VetUnlock provides direct application links for every benefit.
See Every Benefit You Qualify For
Add your state, household and a few questions about your service for a personal list of federal, state, and local benefits. If you haven't entered your rating yet, we start you at 10%, and you can change it.