Vet Pay Chart20% VA disability pay (2023): $327.99 before dependent additions
Effective December 1, 2022. The annual amount is $3,935.88.
Your monthly benefit
$327.99
20% rating, veteran alone
$3,935.88 per yearEffective December 1, 2022
Published by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Checked September 30, 2026.
How this amount is built
| Published rate or addition | Monthly amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran rate (dependent additions do not apply) | $327.99 |
| Total monthly compensation | $327.99 |
At 10% and 20%, the VA rate stays the same with or without dependents.
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This rate over time
Compared with 2022, this monthly rate increased by $26.25. The announced 2023 COLA is 8.7%. Dependent add-ons may use different published rounding.
Other dependent scenarios at 20%
A few useful answers
How much is 20% VA disability with these dependents?
The 2023 monthly payment is $327.99, or $3,935.88 for 12 months at this rate.
Does the amount change with a spouse or children?
No. Dependent increases start at a combined rating of 30%.
When is the next VA disability payment?
The next scheduled payment is October 1, 2026, for September 2026 benefits. Bank posting times can differ. See the full calendar.
Is this monthly compensation taxable?
VA disability compensation is generally excluded from federal taxable income. See the IRS veteran guidance.
Can I add my individual ratings together?
VA combines conditions against remaining efficiency and rounds the final combined rating to a multiple of 10. Use the combined rating calculator.
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Sources for this page
- www.va.gov — disability/compensation rates/veteran rates/past rates 2023
- www.ssa.gov — oact/cola/colaseries.html
Retrieved September 30, 2026. Published VA rates, official rules and eligibility terms control.