Veteran alone$795.84 a month
Per year$9,550
With a spouse$882.84 a month
Spouse and one child$947.84 a month
40% rates by family
| Dependents | Monthly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| Veteran alone | $795.84 | $9,550 |
| With spouse | $882.84 | $10,594 |
| With spouse and 1 parent | $952.84 | $11,434 |
| With spouse and 2 parents | $1,022.84 | $12,274 |
| With 1 parent | $865.84 | $10,390 |
| With 2 parents | $935.84 | $11,230 |
| With 1 child | $853.84 | $10,246 |
| With spouse and 1 child | $947.84 | $11,374 |
| With spouse, 1 child and 1 parent | $1,017.84 | $12,214 |
| With spouse, 1 child and 2 parents | $1,087.84 | $13,054 |
| With 1 child and 1 parent | $923.84 | $11,086 |
| With 1 child and 2 parents | $993.84 | $11,926 |
Added amounts
| Each additional child under 18 | +$43.00 |
| Each additional child 18 to 23 in a school program | +$140.00 |
| Spouse receiving Aid and Attendance | +$81.00 |
Ratings that combine to 40%
VA combines ratings instead of adding them, so many pairs end up at 40%. A few examples:
- 20% and 20%: combined value 36, rounded to 40%
- 30% and 10%: combined value 37, rounded to 40%
- 30% and 20%: combined value 44, rounded to 40%
Questions
How much is 40% VA disability a month?
$795.84 a month for a veteran with no dependents, effective December 1, 2025. With a spouse it is $882.84, and with a spouse and one child $947.84.
Is 40% VA disability taxed?
No. VA disability compensation is not taxed by the IRS or by any state.
How much is 40% VA disability a year?
$9,550 a year for a veteran alone at the current rate.