2025 VA disability COLA: 2.5%
The official rates are effective December 1, 2024.
What changed for a veteran alone
| Rating | 2024 | 2025 | Monthly increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | $171.23 | $175.51 | $4.28 |
| 20% | $338.49 | $346.95 | $8.46 |
| 30% | $524.31 | $537.42 | $13.11 |
| 40% | $755.28 | $774.16 | $18.88 |
| 50% | $1,075.16 | $1,102.04 | $26.88 |
| 60% | $1,361.88 | $1,395.93 | $34.05 |
| 70% | $1,716.28 | $1,759.19 | $42.91 |
| 80% | $1,995.01 | $2,044.89 | $49.88 |
| 90% | $2,241.91 | $2,297.96 | $56.05 |
| 100% | $3,737.85 | $3,831.30 | $93.45 |
Use VA’s published amounts for final pay. Multiplying a prior rate by the COLA can differ from the official result because dependent amounts and statutory components have their own rounding.
Sources for this page
- www.va.gov — disability/compensation rates/veteran rates/past rates 2025
- www.ssa.gov — oact/cola/colaseries.html
Retrieved September 30, 2026. Published VA rates, official rules and eligibility terms control.