What Benefits Does a 60% VA Disability Rating Get?

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What Benefits Does a 60% VA Disability Rating Get?

When you apply for veterans disability benefits, the decision isn’t a simple “yes” or “no.” Instead, the VA assigns a disability rating. All VA disability ratings are multiples of 10, beginning at 0% and topping out at 100%. The rating determines the benefits available to the disabled veteran, including the amount of the monthly benefits payment, the scope of medical services available, and the availability of certain other benefits. 

Some VA disability benefits differ with every increase or decrease in disability rating. For example, each of the 10 possible non-zero disability ratings is associated with a different base amount of monthly monetary benefits. Other benefits are available above a certain threshold. For example, the medical benefits available to a disabled veteran increase with a VA disability rating of 50% or higher.

Monthly VA Benefits at a 60% Disability Rating

In 2025, the monthly VA disability benefit for a veteran with a 60% disability rating and no dependents is $1,395.93. That amount may increase if the veteran has eligible dependents. Eligible dependents may include the veteran’s spouse, the veteran’s minor children, children over 18 in qualifying school programs, and the veteran’s parents. 

Here’s how a veteran who has a 60% VA disability rating in 2025 can expect that benefit to change with different combinations of eligible dependents

Veteran with spouse only$1,523.93
Veteran with spouse and one child$1,617.93
Veteran with one child only$1,480.93
Veteran with one parent only$1,497.93
Veteran with two parents only$1,599.93
Veteran with a spouse and one parent$1,625.93
Veteran with a spouse and two parents$1,727.93
Veteran with a spouse, one child and one parent$1,719.93
Veteran with a spouse, one child and two parents$1,821.93
Veteran with one child and one parent$1,582.93
Veteran with one child and two parents$1,684.93

A fixed amount is added to monthly benefits for each additional qualifying child, based on the disability rating and the age of the child. At a 60% VA disability rating, that amount is $63/month for each additional child under the age of 18, and $205/month for each child 18 or older who is in a qualifying school program.

The benefit amount is typically adjusted annually to account for increases in the cost of living. So, if you are awarded benefits at the 60% level in 2025 and receive the base amount of $1,395.93/month, you can expect that income to increase over time, even if your disability rating remains the same. The exact amount of the adjustment varies from year to year and is determined by the Social Security Administration (SSA). Benefits may also be higher if the veteran qualifies for special monthly compensation.

Medical Benefits

While all disabled veterans may receive care through the VA for their service-connected conditions, those with a VA disability rating of 40% or lower are typically only entitled to healthcare services for their service-connected condition or conditions. However, a disability rating of 50% or higher entitles the veteran to full-service health coverage with no copay. A veteran with a 60% rating also won’t pay for prescriptions and may be entitled to a travel allowance for medical appointments.

Other Benefits for 60% Disabled Veterans

Other VA Disability benefits you may be entitled to with a 60% disability rating include:

  • A 10-point federal hiring preference
  • Waiver of the VA’s funding fee for home loans
  • Vocational Readiness & Employment services
  • Burial and plot allowances
  • Commissary and Exchange Privileges

A veteran with a 60% VA disability rating who is also entitled to military retired pay may receive both of those benefits rather than having to choose between them.

Individual Unemployability and Veterans Benefits

Veterans disability benefits may be increased if the veteran is determined to be unable to earn a living. What many veterans don’t know is that you can be determined to be totally disabled based on individual unemployability (TDIU) with a VA disability rating of less than 100%.

A veteran who has a 60% VA disability rating for a single service-connected condition may qualify for TDIU classification if the disability prevents them from earning a living. That doesn’t necessarily mean that the veteran can’t do any work at all. You may qualify if you are unable to do steady work to support yourself.

You may also qualify for TDIU designation based on a combined disability rating. However, the threshold is higher: you’ll need a combined rating of at least 70% with at least one service-connected condition rated at 40% or higher. 

A veteran who is found to be individually unemployable due to a service-connected condition or combination of conditions is eligible for the same benefits they would receive with a 100% VA disability rating. In 2025, that means $3,831.30 in monthly VA disability benefits versus the $1,395.93 a veteran rated at 60% disabled usually receives. If the TDIU classification is permanent, it also opens up certain benefits for eligible dependents of the veteran. Spouses and children may be entitled to educational benefits and healthcare coverage.

Your VA Disability Rating Matters

As you can see, your VA disability rating can have a significant impact on your veterans disability benefits, including monthly payments, medical care, and benefits for dependents. Whether you’re applying for the first time or want to appeal a denial or disability rating, an experienced veterans disability benefits advocate can help put together the strongest case possible. Veterans Help Group was formed to help veterans and their families receive the benefits they deserve. Our VA-accredited advocates have in-depth knowledge of the VA disability claims and appeals processes, and know what type of evidence is required to help you secure the highest VA disability rating available in your circumstances. To learn more about how we can help, call (855) 855-8992 or fill out our contact form here.

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