What changes if I add a dependent?

See exactly how much more your monthly VA compensation could be with a spouse, children, or a dependent parent.

Your combined disability rating

I have a spouse

Children under 18

Children 18–23 in school

Dependent parents

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Estimated monthly compensation (2026 rate)

Without dependents

Added by your dependents

Sourced directly from VA.gov's own published rate tables and verified exactly against their own worked example. This is an estimate for planning purposes — your actual payment depends on your VA record matching what's entered here (dependents must be added to your VA file, typically via Form 21-686c, to actually receive these amounts). Confirm against your VA.gov account or decision letter.