80% VA Disability Pay 2026
· effective Dec 1, 2025 (2.8% COLA)
A 80% VA disability rating pays
$2,102.15/mo
$25,225.80/year · veteran with no dependents · tax-free (26 U.S.C. §104(a)(4)) · with a spouse: $2,277.15/mo
80% VA disability pay chart (2026)
| Dependent status | Monthly |
|---|---|
| Veteran alone | $2,102.15 |
| With spouse | $2,277.15 |
| With spouse + 1 child | $2,406.15 |
| With spouse + 2 children | $2,493.15 |
| With 1 child (no spouse) | $2,219.15 |
| With spouse + 1 parent | $2,417.15 |
| With 1 parent (no spouse) | $2,242.15 |
| Each additional child under 18 | +$87.00 |
| Each child 18–23 in school | +$281.00 |
| Spouse Aid & Attendance (extra) | +$161.00 |
Is 80% VA disability permanent / how to reach it?
Most veterans reach 80% 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 80%.
TDIU note: if you cannot work, you may be paid at the 100% rate ($3,938.58/mo) even below 100% schedular — see the TDIU guide.
Add one button per condition. Set left/right limb on each to trigger the bilateral factor.
Common condition presets tap to add
Dependents add at 30%+
SMC qualifying conditions +$140/mo each
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