50% VA Disability Pay 2026
· effective Dec 1, 2025 (2.8% COLA)
A 50% VA disability rating pays
$1,132.90/mo
$13,594.80/year · veteran with no dependents · tax-free (26 U.S.C. §104(a)(4)) · with a spouse: $1,241.90/mo
50% VA disability pay chart (2026)
| Dependent status | Monthly |
|---|---|
| Veteran alone | $1,132.90 |
| With spouse | $1,241.90 |
| With spouse + 1 child | $1,322.90 |
| With spouse + 2 children | $1,376.90 |
| With 1 child (no spouse) | $1,205.90 |
| With spouse + 1 parent | $1,329.90 |
| With 1 parent (no spouse) | $1,220.90 |
| Each additional child under 18 | +$54.00 |
| Each child 18–23 in school | +$176.00 |
| Spouse Aid & Attendance (extra) | +$101.00 |
Is 50% VA disability permanent / how to reach it?
Most veterans reach 50% by combining several conditions — not from one. VA math (38 CFR §4.25) combines ratings using the whole-person method, so the combined total is lower than the sum. Use the VA math combined rating calculator to see which condition mix reaches 50%.
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Tap each service-connected rating
Add one button per condition. Set left/right limb on each to trigger the bilateral factor.
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Your conditions
Dependents add at 30%+
SMC qualifying conditions +$140/mo each
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