2027 VA disability rates & increase
See what the announced COLA could mean for your regular monthly payment, with estimates clearly separated from official VA amounts.
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SSA announced a 3.6% COLA for 2027. The VA rate table checked for this guide still lists 2026 amounts, so all 2027 dollar amounts on this website remain estimates. Read the SSA announcement ↗.
How much is the 2027 increase?
The announced cost-of-living adjustment is 3.6%. VA explains that its compensation COLA matches Social Security’s percentage. This changes payment amounts; it does not change your disability rating. Check VA’s explanation and rate table ↗.
The comparison below uses regular compensation for a Veteran with no dependents. A household with eligible dependents may have a different base amount.
| 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 |
How we calculate an estimate
- Find the 2026 amount for your rating and eligible household in the official VA table.
- Multiply that monthly amount by 1.036 and round to the nearest cent.
- Subtract the 2026 amount to estimate the monthly increase. Multiply that rounded difference by 12 for an annual comparison.
For example, a 70% rating with no dependents uses $1,808.45 as its 2026 base. The projected monthly amount is $1,873.55, an estimated $65.10 more each month.
Final VA amounts may differ because of official rounding or other changes. This tool excludes SMC, Individual Unemployability, offsets, withholding, and individual award adjustments.
Calculate with your household details →Do dependents change the amount?
At 10% or 20%, VA does not add dependent allowances. From 30%, qualifying spouses, children, and parents can affect regular compensation. Being related to you does not automatically establish eligibility. Use the VA table and your award details to check the correct household category.
Enter qualifying students separately from children under 18, and use the spouse Aid and Attendance option only if it applies to your award.
When would the higher payment arrive?
Under the annual COLA timing described by VA, new annual rates take effect December 1. Our calculated first payment for the December 2026 benefit month is December 31, 2026, because January 1 is a federal holiday. This is an expected date, not confirmation of your deposit.
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