The sources behind the numbers

Compensation rate tables

• 2016 VA disability compensation rates — effective 2015-12-01
• 2017 VA disability compensation rates — effective 2016-12-01
• 2018 VA disability compensation rates — effective 2017-12-01
• 2019 VA disability compensation rates — effective 2018-12-01
• 2020 VA disability compensation rates — effective 2019-12-01
• 2021 VA disability compensation rates — effective 2020-12-01
• 2022 VA disability compensation rates — effective 2021-12-01
• 2023 VA disability compensation rates — effective 2022-12-01
• 2024 VA disability compensation rates — effective 2023-12-01
• 2025 VA disability compensation rates — effective 2024-12-01
• 2026 VA disability compensation rates — effective 2025-12-01

Rules and supporting records

• VA special monthly compensation
• 38 CFR 4.25 combined ratings
• 38 CFR 4.26 bilateral factor
• 38 CFR 3.31 payment commencement
• SSA historical COLA series
• OPM holiday calendar
• IRS information for veterans

Sources were retrieved September 30, 2026. State-specific sources are listed beside their programs. The local data files retain source URLs and retrieval dates for all rate values.