Millions of veterans receiving VA disability compensation will see an 8.7% increase in their monthly checks beginning in January. It is the largest VA disability pay increase in 30 years.
The VA benefits cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is the same as the Social Security Administration’s COLA–a result of the Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2022 signed by President Biden on Oct. 10.
This is the second year that officials cited rising inflation as the reason for the higher-than-usual increase. More than 5.3 million veterans receive VA disability benefits.
2023 VA disability compensation payments
Here are the 2023 VA disability compensation rates for a veteran with no dependents. Monthly compensation is higher for veterans with one or multiple dependents. (Updated Nov. 30, 2022, with amounts in effect Dec. 1, 2022 through Nov. 30, 2023.)
| VA Rating | 2023 Monthly Compensation(Veteran with no dependents) | Monthly amount increase |
|---|---|---|
| 10% | $165.92 | $13.28 |
| 20% | $327.99 | $26.25 |
| 30% | $508.05 | $40.66 |
| 40% | $731.86 | $58.58 |
| 50% | $1,041.82 | $83.38 |
| 60% | $1,319.65 | $105.62 |
| 70% | $1,663.06 | $133.12 |
| 80% | $1,933.15 | $154.71 |
| 90% | $2,172.39 | $173.86 |
| 100% (or TDIU) | $3,621.95 | $289.89 |
Payments to spouses and children receiving Dependents and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) will also increase. The new monthly payment is expected to be $1,562.73. More than 445,000 people receive DIC.
Monthly military pension payments are expected to increase by $87 for every $1,000 of retirement pension.
Veterans should start noticing the larger amount in their January 2023 payment. If you do not see a difference in the amount, you should contact the Veterans Benefits Administration.
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