60% VA Disability Pay Increase- Updated Amounts, Eligibility & Payment Schedule

Veterans at the 60% VA disability rating received a pay bump for 2025 thanks to the 2.5% COLA (cost-of-living adjustment).

The increase took effect on December 1, 2024 and showed up in January 2025 payments.

Because VA disability compensation follows Social Security’s COLA, you don’t need to apply—your payment adjusts automatically.

Updated Increase For 2025

The 2025 COLA is 2.5%. That same percentage is applied across all VA disability ratings, including the 60% rating.

This lift helps offset inflation and maintains the purchasing power of your monthly, tax-free benefit.

60% Pay Amounts At A Glance

Below are common 2025 monthly amounts for a 60% rating. Your exact payment depends on your dependent status.

Dependent Status (60%)	Monthly Amount (USD)
Veteran alone (no dependents)	$1,395.93
With spouse (no children/parents)	$1,523.93
With 1 parent (no spouse/children)	$1,497.93
With 2 parents (no spouse/children)	$1,599.93
With spouse and 1 child	$1,617.93
With spouse and 1 parent	$1,625.93
With spouse and 2 parents	$1,727.93

Added amounts at 60%: +$63 for each additional child under 18; +$205 for each child 18+ in school; +$117 if your spouse receives Aid & Attendance.

Eligibility Basics

To qualify for VA disability compensation, you must have:

• A service-connected condition (injury, illness, or event linked to service).
• A discharge that is not dishonorable.

A 60% rating may be assigned to a single condition or result from combined ratings (VA “math” rounds combined percentages to the nearest 10%).

If your family situation changes—marriage, divorce, birth, a child entering school—update your dependents with VA so your monthly amount stays accurate.

Payment Schedule 2025

VA pays on the first business day of the month for the previous month.

When that day falls on a weekend or federal holiday, payment is made on the last business day of the prior month. Key 2025 deposit dates:

• Jan 31 (for January)
• Feb 28 (for February)
• Apr 1 (for March)
• May 1 (for April)
• May 30 (for May)
• Jul 1 (for June)
• Aug 1 (for July)
• Aug 29 (for August; Sept 1 is Labor Day)
• Oct 1 (for September)
• Oct 31 (for October)
• Dec 1 (for November)
• Dec 31 (for December)

How To Calculate Your Total

• Start with your base 60% rate from the table based on your dependents.
• Add $63 for each additional child under 18.
• Add $205 for each child 18–23 in school (qualifying program).
• Add $117 if your spouse receives Aid & Attendance.

The result is your expected monthly total. If you change banks, move, or add/remove dependents, update your information promptly to avoid underpayments or overpayments.

The 2.5% COLA for 2025 gives Veterans at the 60% VA disability level a clear, automatic raise.

Your actual monthly amount depends on dependent status plus any added amounts for children in school or a spouse on Aid & Attendance.

Mark the payment schedule above—especially around holidays—so you know exactly when your funds will post.

Keeping your dependency info current ensures you receive every dollar you’ve earned.

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