The cost of living adjustment for United States Veterans receiving disability compensation in 2021 was recently announced. While the increase isn’t major, it does represent a small percentage increase which helps keep up with inflating costs. And for any veteran receiving disability benefits, the monthly check can be the difference that allows them to continue their qualify of life.
Veterans Disability Payment Rates for 2021
The amount of money a veteran receives in disability payments depends on a lot of factors. Primarily, it relies on the disability rating they’ve received and their family situation. See the new 2021 veteran disability compensation rates below. Amounts indicate monthly payment amounts.
10% Disability Rating (Same amount no matter family situation) – $144.14
20% Disability Rating (Same amount no matter family situation) – $284.93
Veteran with a dependent spouse or parent, but no children
Veteran Alone (no dependents)
30% Disability Rating – $441.35
40% Disability Rating – $635.77
50% Disability Rating – $905.04
60% Disability Rating – $1,146.39
70% Disability Rating – $1,444.71
80% Disability Rating – $1,679.35
90% Disability Rating – $1,887.18
100% Disability Rating – $3,146.42
Veteran With Spouse (no parents or children)
30% Disability Rating – $493.35
40% Disability Rating – $705.77
50% Disability Rating – $992.04
60% Disability Rating – $1,251.39
70% Disability Rating – $1,566.71
80% Disability Rating – $1,819.35
90% Disability Rating – $2,044.18
100% Disability Rating – $3,321.85
Veteran With Spouse and 1 Parent (no children)
30% Disability Rating – $535.35
40% Disability Rating – $761.77
50% Disability Rating – $1,062.04
60% Disability Rating – $1,335.39
70% Disability Rating – $1,664.71
80% Disability Rating – $1,931.35
90% Disability Rating – $2,170.18
100% Disability Rating – $3,462.64
Veteran With Spouse and 2 Parents (no children)
30% Disability Rating – $577.35
40% Disability Rating – $817.77
50% Disability Rating – $1,132.04
60% Disability Rating – $1,419.39
70% Disability Rating – $1,762.71
80% Disability Rating – $1,931.35
90% Disability Rating – $2,170.18
100% Disability Rating – $3,603.43
Veteran with 1 Parent (no spouse or children)
30% Disability Rating – $483.35
40% Disability Rating – $691.77
50% Disability Rating – $975.04
60% Disability Rating – $1,230.39
70% Disability Rating – $1,542.71
80% Disability Rating – $1,791.35
90% Disability Rating – $2,013.18
100% Disability Rating – $3,287.21
Veteran with 2 Parents (no spouse or children)
30% Disability Rating – $525.35
40% Disability Rating – $747.77
50% Disability Rating – $1,045.04
60% Disability Rating – $1,314.39
70% Disability Rating – $1,640.71
80% Disability Rating – $1,903.35
90% Disability Rating – $2,139.18
100% Disability Rating – $3,428.00
Veteran with dependents, including children
Veteran With 1 Child (no spouse or parents)
30% Disability Rating – $476.35
40% Disability Rating – $681.77
50% Disability Rating – $963.04
60% Disability Rating – $1,216.39
70% Disability Rating – $1,526.71
80% Disability Rating – $1,772.35
90% Disability Rating – $1,992.18
100% Disability Rating – $3,263.74
Veteran With 1 Child and Spouse (no parents)
30% Disability Rating – $532.35
40% Disability Rating – $756.77
50% Disability Rating – $1,056.04
60% Disability Rating – $1,328.39
70% Disability Rating – $1,656.71
80% Disability Rating – $1,922.35
90% Disability Rating – $2,160.18
100% Disability Rating – $3,450.32
Veteran With 1 Child, Spouse and 1 Parent
30% Disability Rating – $574.35
40% Disability Rating – $812.77
50% Disability Rating – $1,126304
60% Disability Rating – $1,412.39
70% Disability Rating – $1,754.71
80% Disability Rating – $2,034.35
90% Disability Rating – $1,286.18
100% Disability Rating – $3,450.32
Veteran With 1 Child, Spouse and 2 Parents
30% Disability Rating – $616.35
40% Disability Rating – $868.77
50% Disability Rating – $1,196.04
60% Disability Rating – $1,496.39
70% Disability Rating – $1,852.71
80% Disability Rating – $2,146.35
90% Disability Rating – $2,412.18
100% Disability Rating – $3,731.90
Veteran With 1 Child and 1 Parents (no spouse)
30% Disability Rating – $518.35
40% Disability Rating – $737.77
50% Disability Rating – $1,033.04
60% Disability Rating – $1,300.39
70% Disability Rating – $1,624.71
80% Disability Rating – $1,884.35
90% Disability Rating – $2,118.18
100% Disability Rating – $3,404.53
Veteran With 1 Child and 2 Parents (no spouse)
30% Disability Rating – $560.35
40% Disability Rating – $793.77
50% Disability Rating – $1,103.04
60% Disability Rating – $1,384.39
70% Disability Rating – $1,722.71
80% Disability Rating – $1,996.35
90% Disability Rating – $2.244.18
100% Disability Rating – $3,545.32
Additional Amounts
Each Additional Child Under 18
70% Disability Rating – $61
80% Disability Rating – $69
90% Disability Rating – $78
100% Disability Rating – $87.17
Each Additional Child Over 18 in a Qualifying School Program
70% Disability Rating – $197
80% Disability Rating – $225
90% Disability Rating – $253
100% Disability Rating – $281.57
Spouse Receiving Aid and Attendance
70% Disability Rating – $113
80% Disability Rating – $129
90% Disability Rating – $145
100% Disability Rating – $160.89
If you have been denied veterans benefits in Wisconsin, get in touch with the professionals at Tabak Law. Our team specializes in getting veterans the crucial benefits they deserve. Call us today risk-free at 844-432-0114 or fill out a form on this page.