New Va Compensation Rates 2025 Increase. As we look ahead to 2025, congress has just approved a 2.5% bump to monthly payment rates for veterans receiving disability compensation from the department of veterans. Learn about the new cost of living adjustment (cola) and how it impacts your va compensation.

The 2025 va special monthly compensation (smc) rates are projected to increase by 2.6%, effective december 1, 2024, with payments starting on january 1, 2025. Use our compensation benefits rate tables to find your monthly payment amount.