Effective December 1, 2023, veterans with service-connected disabilities received a 3.2% increase in their monthly compensation rates.
This guide provides an overview of the updated 2024 VA disability pay chart and explains how to determine your specific monthly compensation based on your individual circumstances.
A Step-by-Step Guide to Looking Up Your 2024 VA Disability Compensation Rate
Understanding your monthly payment is crucial for veterans who rely on disability compensation to support themselves and their families.
Below, we outline the steps to help you easily find your 2024 VA disability compensation rate:
Step 1: Find your rating and dependent status
Before you can determine your compensation rate, you need to know your disability rating and dependent status (e.g., spouse, child, parent). You can find your disability rating on your award letter or eBenefits account.
Step 2: Go to the compensation rates for your disability rating
Go to the compensation rates for your disability rating. The chart is organized into sections based on disability rating ranges: 10-20%, 30-60%, and 70-100%.
Within your designated section, scan the rows to find the amount corresponding to your disability rating and dependent status. For example, if you have a 30% disability rating and no dependents, locate the row for “veteran alone (no dependents)” and the column for “30% disability rating.”
Step 3: Find your basic monthly rate
The number at the intersection of your disability rating section and dependent status row represents your basic monthly compensation rate. This is the amount you will receive each month in disability compensation.
Step 4: Additional payments for certain circumstances
If additional circumstances qualify you for extra payments, such as Aid and Attendance benefits or having a dependent spouse, child, or parent, refer to the “Added amounts” table on the chart found on the VA website.
These additional payments are not applicable for veterans with a disability rating of 10-20%.
Step 5: Calculate your total monthly compensation
If you fall under any “added amounts” scenarios, add the relevant amount(s) to your basic rate to determine your final monthly compensation.
To make things easier, we recreated the 2024 Disability Pay Chart below for you to reference:
Still need help? Visit our 2024 Disability Pay Calculator to quickly calculate your total monthly compensation based on your disability rating and dependent status.
FAQ
What is the 5-year rule for VA disability?
The VA’s 5-year rule protects your disability rating percentage after five years. The VA can’t reduce it unless they prove a major and permanent improvement in your service-connected condition.
What does 80% VA disability entitle you to?
An 80% disability rating entitles you to a higher compensation rate than lower disability ratings. However, the exact amount varies depending on your dependent status.
For example, a veteran with no dependents and an 80% disability rating would receive a basic monthly rate of $1,995.01. In contrast, a veteran with a spouse and two parents who are dependents would receive a basic monthly rate of $2,427.01.
What is the VA 100% 10-year rule?
Your service-connected disability becomes permanent after 10 years, meaning the VA can’t end it except for proven fraud. This guarantees your disability is linked to your service, offering long-term security for accessing crucial resources and benefits. Note: It protects the connection, not necessarily the specific rating level.
