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The Life-Changing Benefits of Accurate Ratings
As of January 1, 2025, Veterans with service-connected disabilities now receive a 2.5% increase in their disability payments thanks to a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) that matches the COLA applied to Social Security benefits, as determined by the Social Security Administration (SSA).
The increased payment amounts apply to every Vet receiving disability payments. No action is necessary for service-connected Veterans with an accurate rating to begin receiving the adjustment. Eligibility for the new compensation rates will continue to be based on a combination of disability rating and the Veteran’s type and number of dependents.
What are the VA Disability Rates in 2025?
These rising VA disability compensation rates are designed to account for the growing cost of living and ensure that disabled Veterans receive adequate financial support. The annual adjustment aims to maintain fair and equitable compensation for the impact of service-related disabilities on the lives of the country’s former military members.
The 2025 Veteran COLA is based primarily on the effects of inflation seen during the previous year. It attempts to keep benefits on pace with the current price of goods and services to avoid a decrease in purchasing power. A complete table of the new rates is below.
| Dependent Status & Rating | 10% | 20% | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% | 70% | 80% | 90% | 100% |
| Veteran Alone | $175.51 | $346.95 | $537.42 | $774.16 | $1,102.04 | $1,395.93 | $1,759.19 | $2,044.89 | $2,297.96 | $3,831.30 |
| Veteran with 1 Child | n/a | n/a | $579.42 | $831.16 | $1,173.04 | $1,480.93 | $1,858.19 | $2,158.89 | $2,425.96 | $3,974.15 |
| Veteran with 1 Dependent Parent | n/a | n/a | $588.42 | $842.16 | $1,187.04 | $1,497.93 | $1,879.19 | $2,181.89 | $2,451.96 | $4,002.74 |
| Veteran with Spouse | n/a | n/a | $601.42 | $859.16 | $1,208.04 | $1,523.93 | $1,908.19 | $2,214.89 | $2,489.96 | $4,044.91 |
| Veteran with 1 Parent and 1 Child | n/a | n/a | $630.42 | $899.16 | $1,258.04 | $1,582.93 | $1,978.19 | $2,295.89 | $2,579.96 | $4,145.59 |
| Veteran with 2 Dependent Parents | n/a | n/a | $639.42 | $910.16 | $1,272.04 | $1,599.93 | $1,999.19 | $2,318.89 | $2,605.96 | $4,174.18 |
| Veteran with Spouse and 1 Child | n/a | n/a | $648.42 | $922.16 | $1,287.04 | $1,617.93 | $2,018.19 | $2,340.89 | $2,630.96 | $4,201.35 |
| Veteran with Spouse and 1 Dependent Parent | n/a | n/a | $652.42 | $927.16 | $1,293.04 | $1,625.93 | $2,028.19 | $2,351.89 | $2,643.96 | $4,216.35 |
| Veteran with 1 child and 2 parents | n/a | n/a | $681.42 | $967.16 | $1,343.04 | $1,684.93 | $2,098.19 | $2,432.89 | $2,733.96 | $4,317.03 |
| Veteran with Spouse, 1 Parent and 1 Child | n/a | n/a | $699.42 | $990.16 | $1,372.04 | $1,719.93 | $2,138.19 | $2,477.89 | $2,784.96 | $4,372.79 |
| Veteran with Spouse and 2 Dependent Parents | n/a | n/a | $703.42 | $995.16 | $1,378.04 | $1,727.93 | $2,148.19 | $2,488.89 | $2,797.96 | $4,387.79 |
| Veteran with Spouse, 1 Parents and 1 Child | n/a | n/a | $750.42 | $1,058.16 | $1,457.04 | $1,821.93 | $2,258.19 | $2,614.89 | $2,938.96 | $4,544.23 |
| Each Additional Child Under 18 | n/a | n/a | $31.00 | $42.00 | $53.00 | $63.00 | $74.00 | $84.00 | $95.00 | $106.14 |
| Additional for Disabled spouse | n/a | n/a | $58.00 | $78.00 | $98.00 | $117.00 | $137.00 | $157.00 | $176.00 | $195.92 |
| Each Additional Child Over Age 18 in a Qualifying School Program | n/a | n/a | $102.00 | $137.00 | $171.00 | $205.00 | $239.00 | $274.00 | $308.00 | $342.85 |
Beyond Monthly Compensation: Additional VA Benefits by Rating
Achieving a 100% permanent and total (P&T) disability rating comes with impactful benefits that extend far beyond financial compensation. Veterans rated at 100% P&T often report improved access to:
- Comprehensive Healthcare: Full coverage for medical and dental care through the VA, including treatments and prescriptions related to service-connected conditions.
- Dependents’ Benefits: Educational assistance for dependents through programs like the Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA).
- Housing and Tax Relief: Eligibility for specially adapted housing grants and potential property tax exemptions in many states.
- CHAMPVA Coverage: Family members may qualify for health coverage through the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
- Travel and Recreation Benefits: Fee-free access to national parks, reduced costs for recreational activities, and travel allowances for VA-related medical visits.
- Legal and Vocational Support: Priority access to vocational rehabilitation and specialized employment services, helping Veterans and their families maintain stability and independence.
Get the 2025 VA Disability Benefits You’ve Earned
While service-connected Veterans can expect to receive the latest VA disability compensation rates automatically, the annual increase doesn’t address inaccurate ratings or worsening conditions.
Correcting a disability rating can lead to a much larger benefit increase than the 2025 COLA, but requires the submission of a Disability Benefit Questionnaire (DBQ). Since the math used to calculate a disability rating is complicated, and completing a DBQ can be a frustrating endeavor, many Veterans settle for an inaccurate disability rating.
To better serve Veterans in need of a rating review, the team at REE Medical specializes in providing medical evidence that conforms to the VA’s published guidelines. Our experts understand how specific conditions and symptoms align with their rating system and use the knowledge to assess the accuracy of a disability rating and the potential for an increase. It’s an important part of our process that allows Veterans to pursue the disability benefits they deserve with confidence.
In addition, REE Medical also offers Initial Claims services for Veterans with a diagnosed disability who have not yet made a claim for service connection. We can review your existing documentation, connect you with a physician familiar with disability claims to complete a disability exam, and provide you with a thorough, and accurate Disability Benefits Questionnaire (DBQ) to strengthen your claim for benefits.
Take Your First Step Today
To see how a rating increase or new service connection could impact your monthly compensation, visit the updated Benefits Calculator. It features the changes to the 2025 VA disability compensation rates, allowing you to see the latest rates and determine how long it would take to recover the cost of our services.
With the 2025 increase now in effect, it’s the perfect time to begin collecting the proper documentation for your claim. For many, a higher disability rating can be life-changing, and we are committed to helping Veterans overcome the inherent challenges that stand in the way.
It’s not unusual for the VA rating review process to take six months or more, so we strongly recommend getting started with a free consultation as soon as possible.