Department of Veterans Affairs
Disability Compensation Benefits

What Is VA Disability Compensation ?
Disability Compensation is a benefit paid to a veteran because of injuries or diseases that happened while on active
duty, were made worse by active military service, or a result of combat experiences.
It is also paid to certain veterans disabled from VA health care.  The benefits are tax-free.

Who Is Eligible ?
You may be eligible for Disability Compensation if you have a service-related disability and you were discharged
Under other than dishonorable conditions.

How Much Does VA Pay ?
The amount of basic benefit paid ranges from $117 to $2,527 per month (single, no dependents), depending on your disability rating.

All ratings may be appealed if you consider them insufficient.

Note:  You may be paid additional amounts, in certain instances, if:
1   you have very severe disabilities or loss of limb(s)
2   you have a spouse, child(ren), or dependent parent(s)
3   you have a seriously disabled spouse

How Can You Apply ?
You can apply by filling out VA Form 21-526, Veterans Application for Compensation Or Pension. 
If you have any of the following material, attach it to your application:

1 DD-214  (updated to include all medals and awards including the CAR if applicable)
2   Dependency records (marriage & children's birth certificates)
3   Medical evidence (doctor & hospital reports)
4   Corroborative letters from fellow veterans who can give substantiating information.

You can also apply online at: http://vabenefits.vba.va.gov/vonapp
Note:  This is a very large application and takes hours to complete:
For the full tables, go to:  http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/21/Rates/comp01.htm
10% - 20% (No Dependents)
 
Percentage Rate      
10% $123      
20% $243      
 
30% - 60% Without Children
 
Dependent Status 30% 40% 50% 60%
Veteran Alone $376 $541 $770 $974
Veteran with Spouse Only $421 $601 $845 $1,064
Veteran with Spouse & One Parent $457 $649 $905 $1,136
Veteran with Spouse and Two Parents $493 $697 $965 $1,208
Veteran with One Parent $412 $589 $830 $1,046
Veteran with Two Parents $448 $637 $890 $1,118
Additional for A/A spouse $40 $54 $68 $81
 
70% - 100% Without Children
 
Dependent Status 70% 80% 90% 100%
Veteran Alone $1,228 $1,427 $1,604 $2,673
Veteran with Spouse Only $1,333 $1,547 $1,739 $2,823
Veteran with Spouse & One Parent $1,417 $1,643 $1,847 $2,943
Veteran with Spouse and Two Parents $1,501 $1,739 $1,955 $3,063
Veteran with One Parent $1,312 $1,523 $1,712 $2,793
Veteran with Two Parents $1,396 $1,619 $1,820 $2,913
Additional for A/A spouse $95 $108 $122 $136
 
30% - 60% With Children
 
Dependent Status 30% 40% 50% 60%
Veteran with Spouse & Child $453 $644 $899 $1,129
Veteran with Child Only $406 $581 $820 $1,034
Veteran with Spouse, One Parent and Child $489 $692 $959 $1,201
Veteran with Spouse, Two Parents and Child $525 $740 $1,019 $1,273
Veteran with One Parent and Child $442 $629 $880 $1,106
Veteran with Two Parents and Child $478 $677 $940 $1,178
Add for Each Additional Child Under Age 18 $22 $30 $37 $45
Each Additional Schoolchild Over Age 18 $72 $96 $120 $144
Additional for A/A spouse $40 $54 $68 $81
 
70% - 100% With Children
 
Dependent Status 70% 80% 90% 100%
Veteran with Spouse & Child $1,409 $1,634 $1,837 $2,932
Veteran with Child Only $1,298 $1,507 $1,694 $2,774
Veteran with Spouse, One Parent and Child $1,493 $1,730 $1,945 $3,052
Veteran with Spouse, Two Parents and Child $1,577 $1,826 ##### $3,172
Veteran with One Parent and Child $1,382 $1,603 $1,802 $2,894
Veteran with Two Parents and Child $1,466 $1,699 $1,910 $3,014
Add for Each Additional Child Under Age 18 $52 $60 $67 $75
Each Additional Schoolchild Over Age 18 $168 $192 $216 $240
Additional for A/A spouse $95 $108 $122 $136
2009 Comp Tables: