Veteran alone$1,132.90 a month
Per year$13,595
With a spouse$1,241.90 a month
Spouse and one child$1,322.90 a month
50% rates by family
| Dependents | Monthly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| Veteran alone | $1,132.90 | $13,595 |
| With spouse | $1,241.90 | $14,903 |
| With spouse and 1 parent | $1,329.90 | $15,959 |
| With spouse and 2 parents | $1,417.90 | $17,015 |
| With 1 parent | $1,220.90 | $14,651 |
| With 2 parents | $1,308.90 | $15,707 |
| With 1 child | $1,205.90 | $14,471 |
| With spouse and 1 child | $1,322.90 | $15,875 |
| With spouse, 1 child and 1 parent | $1,410.90 | $16,931 |
| With spouse, 1 child and 2 parents | $1,498.90 | $17,987 |
| With 1 child and 1 parent | $1,293.90 | $15,527 |
| With 1 child and 2 parents | $1,381.90 | $16,583 |
Added amounts
| Each additional child under 18 | +$54.00 |
| Each additional child 18 to 23 in a school program | +$176.00 |
| Spouse receiving Aid and Attendance | +$101.00 |
Ratings that combine to 50%
VA combines ratings instead of adding them, so many pairs end up at 50%. A few examples:
- 30% and 30%: combined value 51, rounded to 50%
- 40% and 10%: combined value 46, rounded to 50%
- 40% and 20%: combined value 52, rounded to 50%
Questions
How much is 50% VA disability a month?
$1,132.90 a month for a veteran with no dependents, effective December 1, 2025. With a spouse it is $1,241.90, and with a spouse and one child $1,322.90.
Is 50% VA disability taxed?
No. VA disability compensation is not taxed by the IRS or by any state.
How much is 50% VA disability a year?
$13,595 a year for a veteran alone at the current rate.