Veterans can receive compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) based on their disability rating, which can range from 0% to 100%. The amount of compensation for someone with a disability rating of 90% can vary depending on the number of dependents they have.
Veterans living alone with a disability rating of 90% as of December 2023 will receive $2,191.05 per month. This amount rises to $2,352.35 if the veteran is married. For veterans with a spouse and one child, the payment is $2,479.85. An additional $75.80 is paid for each additional child under the age of 18, and an additional $250.19 is paid for each additional child attending school.
Veterans’ compensation is increased if they have parents who rely on them: a single parent veteran receives $2,295.05, a veteran with both parents receives $2,399.05. A veteran with a spouse and a single parent receives $2,456.35, a veteran with both parents receives $2,560.35.
90 VA Disabled Spouse
Veterans who receive a 90% rating for disability from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) are called 90% disabled veterans. A veteran’s VA disability rating indicates the extent of their disability and its impact on their ability to support themselves. Therefore, to take advantage of these opportunities to improve their standard of living, disabled veterans should understand the VA disability benefits available to them, especially those available to 90% veterans.
The VA provides access to health care through an extensive network of clinics, hospitals and long-term care facilities that primarily serve the needs of veterans by providing thorough, individualized care plans that address the effects of medical conditions.
VA Benefits if You Have Dependents
You may be eligible to receive benefits as the spouse of a disabled veteran. However, depending on your circumstances, you may not be eligible to receive some benefits or be unable to receive them in certain ways. Here is all the information you need about VA Disabled Spouse Benefits and the types of benefits available to you.
There are several alternatives and procedures, but you don’t have to go it alone. Veterans who have a spouse or other eligible dependent and a service-connected disability of 30% or more are eligible to receive an additional monthly payment. For example, a veteran with a 50% VA disability rating would receive a base monthly payment of $958.44 in 2022.
If the veteran has a dependent spouse, the amount increases to $1,050.44, or about 9.6%. The veteran’s total disability rating determines the amount of additional dependent benefits he or she receives. If the veteran has dependent children, the increase is even greater.
How much does a 90% VA disability rating pay?
The payment amount for 2024 is $2,241.91 for a single veteran with a VA disability rating of 90%. For more information on VA disability rates for dependents, visit our VA Disability Rates and Compensation page. It’s important to remember that a 10% increase in rating can increase your monthly compensation by an additional $1,500.
If your VA disability rating is 100%, this would be $3,737.85. After all, an increase in your disability rating means an increase in your monthly payments. Reaching a 100% VA disability rating from a 90% rating is a major milestone because it usually means a significant increase in your payments. However, it is important to realize that this increase requires proof of a worsening of a pre-existing condition or the existence of a new service-connected problem.
2024 VA Disability Rates
VA disability rates vary by injury severity and dependents and provide financial assistance to veterans who become injured or ill during their service. To help VA disability rates keep up with the cost of living increases, the 2024 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) will increase by 3.2%. In 2024, the average monthly increase in disability compensation for disabled veterans will be 3.2%, a significant increase. In 2024, veterans with various disability grades will be provided with detailed compensation rates and additional payments for dependents. The process of calculating monthly VA disability benefits is to add the relevant additional amount to the base rate, which is determined by the disability grade and dependent status.
Will disabled veterans get a pay increase in 2024?
Disability benefits will increase significantly in 2024. In December 2023, you’ll get some extra money in your pocket with a 3.2 percent COLA increase. This is notable considering the higher increase of 8.7 percent last year. This will add an extra $115.90 per month for veterans who are 100% disabled and have no dependents. Instead of $3,621.95 per month in 2023, you’ll get $3,737.85 per month in 2024.
How do I calculate my monthly payment?
To determine your monthly VA disability benefits, you can use the following methods:
Check your base rate: To get your base monthly rate, look up your dependent status and disability rating in the base monthly rate list. Check your additional amount: To find out if you qualify for an additional monthly payment because of circumstances such as having a dependent, or if your spouse is receiving assistance or companionship, look at the additional amount list (if applicable). Calculate your total payment: To get your total monthly payment, add the relevant additional amount to your base rate.
Niamh Prescott has a degree in Mass Communications and an MBA in Finance. She has worked for two media companies and currently runs her own media company.