80% VA disability pay rate (2026)
Source: VA.gov compensation rates, effective 2025-12-01, retrieved 2026-06-11.
A 80% rating pays $2,102.15 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) | $2,102.15 |
| With spouse only | $2,277.15 |
| With spouse and 1 parent | $2,417.15 |
| With spouse and 2 parents | $2,557.15 |
| With 1 parent | $2,242.15 |
| With 2 parents | $2,382.15 |
| With 1 child only | $2,219.15 |
| With 1 child and spouse | $2,406.15 |
| With 1 child, spouse, and 1 parent | $2,546.15 |
| With 1 child, spouse, and 2 parents | $2,686.15 |
| With 1 child and 1 parent | $2,359.15 |
| With 1 child and 2 parents | $2,499.15 |
How a multi-condition path reaches 80%
Reaching 80% typically requires combining several conditions. A common example: 50% for PTSD, 40% for a back condition, and 20% for a knee. Under 38 CFR §4.25, combine in descending order. First, 50 + (40 × 50 / 100) = 50 + 20 = 70. Then, 70 + (20 × 30 / 100) = 70 + 6 = 76. A combined value of 76 rounds to 80%. Had the third condition been 10% instead of 20%, the combined value would have been 70 + (10 × 30 / 100) = 70 + 3 = 73, which also rounds to 70%.
At $2,102.15 per month for a veteran alone, 80% represents a significant pay step over 70% ($1,808.45). Adding a spouse raises the monthly figure to $2,277.15. If bilateral limb conditions are involved, the §4.26 bilateral factor applies before the conditions enter the combined-rating sequence. Run all your conditions through the combined-rating calculator to see the exact combined value before rounding. If your decision reflects a different outcome than the math shows, 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 you sit at 80% or one band higher 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.