Veterans' Disability Payments Rise 2.8% with New COLA Adjustment
Published Date: 2/17/2026
Notice
Summary
Starting December 1, 2025, veterans with service-connected disabilities will see their monthly compensation bump up by 2.8%, matching Social Security’s cost-of-living increase. This means more money in their pockets to keep up with rising living costs. The Department of Veterans Affairs is making sure these benefits stay fair and helpful!
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Clothing Allowance Raised to $1,053.19
If you qualify for the VA clothing allowance under 38 U.S.C. 1162, the annual amount was set at $1,053.19 effective December 1, 2025. The notice lists this as the new yearly clothing allowance amount.
2.8% Increase to Disability Pay
If you are a veteran receiving service-connected disability compensation, VA increased benefit rates by 2.8% effective December 1, 2025, matching Social Security's cost-of-living increase. The notice publishes the new monthly amounts (for example, 10% = $180.42/month and 100% = $3,938.58/month).
Higher Additional Pay for Dependents
If you receive VA additional compensation for dependents, those rates were raised by 2.8% effective December 1, 2025. The notice lists the updated monthly amounts (for example, 38 U.S.C. 1115(1)(A) = $219.59).
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