In 2027, Veteran Administration disability compensation is scheduled to increase, but some veterans may not understand what that means to them. Paul Corbett of SITREP explained what the increase means in dollars and cents as well as when veterans can expect additional funds.
“As you may have heard, the 2027 Cost of Living Adjustment or COLA is 3.6 percent,” Corbett said. “Using that percentage and VA’s current rates, we can estimate that what your increase will be, but keep in mind these dollar amounts are projections. VA will publish the official 2027 compensation tables in December.”
According to Corbett, a veteran with no dependents is projected to receive approximately $6.50 each month at 10 percent disability, approximately $40.78 per month at 50 percent disability and $141.79 per month at 100 percent disability.
“These are veterans with no dependents,” Corbett said. “You can easily calculate your projected increase by taking your current monthly compensation and multiplying it by 3.6 percent. All increases will take effect on December 1, 2026, and because VA pays disability compensation after the month it covers, your first payment reflecting the increase will reach your bank account the end of December or beginning of January.”
Corbett stated that veterans did not need to file a new claim or apply for COLA as VA adjusts existing compensation automatically. SITREP publishes the official rates once they are released.
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