60% VA Disability Pay 2026
· effective Dec 1, 2025 (2.8% COLA)
A 60% VA disability rating pays
$1,435.02/mo
$17,220.24/year · veteran with no dependents · tax-free (26 U.S.C. §104(a)(4)) · with a spouse: $1,566.02/mo
60% VA disability pay chart (2026)
| Dependent status | Monthly |
|---|---|
| Veteran alone | $1,435.02 |
| With spouse | $1,566.02 |
| With spouse + 1 child | $1,663.02 |
| With spouse + 2 children | $1,728.02 |
| With 1 child (no spouse) | $1,523.02 |
| With spouse + 1 parent | $1,671.02 |
| With 1 parent (no spouse) | $1,540.02 |
| Each additional child under 18 | +$65.00 |
| Each child 18–23 in school | +$211.00 |
| Spouse Aid & Attendance (extra) | +$121.00 |
Is 60% VA disability permanent / how to reach it?
Most veterans reach 60% 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 60%.
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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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