Good news for veterans: VA disability pay will increase with a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment in 2026.
Following a recent VA benefits update, disability compensation is set to increase with the 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), confirmed at 2.8% and effective Dec. 1, Mint reports. With the VA disability pay increase confirmed for 2026, eligible veterans with a spouse or dependent will see their monthly benefits rise from $1,500 to $1,545, specifically provided they meet the dependency and disability requirements, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
The raise varies by a veteran’s disability rating: for a 10% rating, benefits increase from $175.51 to $180.42, while for a 100% rating, benefits increase from $3,831.30 to $3,938.58. Read more at blackenterprise.com.
