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If you're a veteran living with a service-connected disability, you already know how importantVA benefits are-not just for you, but for your family too. In 2025, a 90% VA disability rating comes with more than just medical care or home loan help. It can also mean thousands in monthly compensation, especially if you've got a spouse and children.
The VA adjusts benefit rates each year to keep up with inflation, and 2025 brought a 2.5% cost-of-living increase. That bumped the base monthly payment for 90% disability from $2,241.91 to $2,297.96. But the total can rise even higher when you factor in dependents.
How dependents affect your VA disability pay and why it matters
Let's break it down. If you're rated at 90% and married with one child, your monthly check goes up to $2,584.96. That includes the base rate, plus $191.67 for your spouse and another $95.33 for your child. Got more kids under 18? Add another $95.33 per child.