100% VA disability pay rate (2026)
Source: VA.gov compensation rates, effective 2025-12-01, retrieved 2026-06-11.
A 100% rating pays $3,938.58 per month for a veteran with no dependents in 2026. With dependents, the amount rises as shown below.
| Dependent status | Monthly amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran alone (no dependents) | $3,938.58 |
| With spouse only | $4,158.17 |
| With spouse and 1 parent | $4,334.41 |
| With spouse and 2 parents | $4,510.65 |
| With 1 parent | $4,114.82 |
| With 2 parents | $4,291.06 |
| With 1 child only | $4,085.43 |
| With 1 child and spouse | $4,318.99 |
| With 1 child, spouse, and 1 parent | $4,495.23 |
| With 1 child, spouse, and 2 parents | $4,671.47 |
| With 1 child and 1 parent | $4,261.67 |
| With 1 child and 2 parents | $4,437.91 |
Schedular 100%, TDIU, and Permanent and Total status
A 100% schedular rating means VA has assigned a combined rating of 95 or above, which converts to 100% under 38 CFR §4.25. It pays $3,938.58 per month for a veteran with no dependents, rising to $4,318.99 with a child and spouse. This is the highest pay step on the compensation rate schedule; the full dependent-status table is above.
TDIU, or total disability based on individual unemployability, pays at the 100% rate but is assigned when the schedular combined rating falls below 100% and the veteran cannot maintain substantially gainful employment. The monthly dollar figures are identical to the schedular 100% table. Permanent and Total (P&T) status is a separate administrative classification meaning VA has determined the disability is not expected to improve. P&T affects benefit transferability and certain dependent benefits, but the base pay rate is the same as any other 100% or TDIU rating. For the official current rate tables and additional context on 100% pay, see VA.gov compensation rates. If your combined math supports 100% but VA assigned a lower rating, see what to do after a VA decision you disagree with.
Check the math behind your rating
Your combined rating is calculated under 38 CFR §4.25 and §4.26, and the final number is rounded to the nearest 10. Whether your combined value reaches the 95-and-up band that converts to 100% can come down to a few points. Run your conditions through the calculator to see your combined value before rounding, and read how the bilateral factor works if you have conditions in both arms or both legs.
If VA owes you money back to an earlier effective date, estimate your back pay or read how back pay is calculated. If your decision letter's rating is lower than the math supports, see what to do after a VA decision you disagree with.
Figures are transcribed from VA.gov and validated automatically; see our methodology. This page is informational only and is not a benefits decision. Disclaimer.