If you receive disability benefits from the VA, you are going to see a slight change take effect on December 1st, 2019. This means you will receive the new pay rates in your January 2020 disability compensation payment.

Veterans will see a 1.6% increase in monthly disability checks in 2020.

Eligible veterans with a disability rate of 10 percent or higher can receive monthly benefit checks as tax-free compensation. Those with a rating of 100% can be awarded as much as $3,106.04 monthly. You can use the table below to see what pay rate you will receive based on your current disability rating.

2020 VA Disability Pay Rates

The VA adjusts benefits every year to align with the rate of inflation.

• For 10%, the average monthly check will go up by $10.
• For 100% the average monthly check will go up by $100.

The Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) is based on comparing the Consumer Price Index to the previous year. If there is an increase, COLA is enacted. The COLA affects about one in every five Americans, including Social Security recipients, disabled veterans, federal retirees, and retired military members.

How VA Compensation Rates Work

Veterans who have service-related injuries or developed mental health conditions and have received a disability rating from the VA are entitled to monthly compensation. If you believe you are entitled to benefits, you must first file a VA claim and have it reviewed and approved. To receive assistance with your disability claim, contact us today and download our free e-book with tons of information on how to win your VA claim.

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