40% VA disability rating: 2026 pay
A combined rating of 40% pays a veteran with no dependents $795.84 per month in 2026 ($9,550.08 per year), tax-free, under the rates effective December 1, 2025.
| Dependent status | 40% |
|---|---|
| Veteran alone (no dependents) | $795.84 |
| With spouse (no parents or children) | $882.84 |
| Veteran with 1 child only (no spouse or parents) | $853.84 |
| With 1 child and spouse (no parents) | $947.84 |
| With 1 parent (no spouse or children) | $865.84 |
| With 2 parents (no spouse or children) | $935.84 |
| With spouse and 1 parent (no children) | $952.84 |
| With spouse and 2 parents (no children) | $1,022.84 |
Families with more than one child, or a spouse receiving Aid and Attendance, add the amounts on the full pay chart.
What combined value gives a 40% rating?
VA rounds the combined value once, at the end, to the nearest multiple of 10 with 5 rounding up. A combined value from 35 to 44 converts to a 40% rating. Work yours out with the calculator or the combined ratings table.
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