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Great news for veterans! In 2025, those receiving VA disability compensation are seeing a meaningful financial boost. Veterans rated at 60% disability will benefit from a cost-of-living increase of around 2.5%, ensuring their benefits keep pace with rising costs.
Read on to understand the updated amounts, eligibility criteria, and payment timeline.
2025 VA Disability Pay Details for 60% Rating
The VA Disability COLA increase for 2025 has been confirmed at 2.5%, aligning with Social Security cost-of-living adjustments. This adjustment becomes effective starting December of the previous year, meaning September’s VA benefits already reflect it.
Here’s how the 2025 monthly payments break down for veterans with a 60% rating:
| Dependent Status | Monthly Payment (2025) |
|---|---|
| Veteran alone | $1,395.93 |
| Veteran with spouse | $1,523.93 |
| Veteran + spouse + 1 child | $1,617.93 |
| Veteran + 1 child | $1,480.93 |
These figures already include the 2.5% COLA increase where applicable.
How the COLA Impacts Your Benefits
The Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) ensures that veteran payments keep pace with inflation. In 2025, this increase averages:
- About $4.28 extra per month for a 10% rating benefit.
- Around $93.45 extra monthly for those at a 100% rating, with no dependents.
The 2.5% increase—though modest—makes a meaningful difference across the board.
Eligibility for VA Disability Compensation
To qualify for the 60% VA disability rating, you must meet several VA requirements:
- Be a veteran with a service-connected disability.
- Be officially rated at 60%, based on medical evidence and severity.
- Have an honorable discharge.
- Meet any documentation standards set by the VA.
If eligible, you’ll be part of the COLA raise and receive higher monthly pay accordingly.
2025 VA Disability Payment Schedule
VA compensation is typically disbursed on the first business day of each month, with holidays/ weekends handled by the prior business day. For September 2025, the payment landed on Wednesday, October 1
This payment reflects the December 1, 2024 COLA and is documented in the updated schedule.
Why This Matters for Veterans
- This raise helps offset inflation-related expenses, such as grocery bills and healthcare.
- Provides increased financial stability, especially for veterans with dependents.
- Highlights the significance of timely updates and understanding your specific disability rating.
The 2.5% VA disability pay increase for 2025 makes a valuable difference—especially for those with a 60% rating, who now receive around $1,395.93 monthly (more with dependents).
These tax-free payments help veterans maintain quality of life despite inflation. Ensure your contact and bank details are up-to-date in your VA profile so payments reach you on time.
Understanding your exact rate and schedule empowers better financial planning and confidence in retirement security.
FAQs
A veteran rated at 60%, with no dependents, will receive approximately $1,395.93 per month—with higher amounts if you have a spouse or children.