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For many veterans, receiving a 50% disability rating from the VA marks a meaningful step forward-both financially and in of long-term . It's a recognition of service-connected health conditions that affect daily life, and it comes with some concrete benefits.
As of 2025, the monthly compensation for a veteran with a 50% disability rating and no dependents is $1,102.04. This number is set by the Department of Veterans Affairs and updated yearly to reflect cost-of-living changes. You'll find it listed in the official VA compensation tables, effective December 1, 2024.
If you've got a spouse, children, or dependent parents, the amount goes up. But for veterans living alone, this is the baseline.
More than just a check: What 50% gets you
That $1,102.04 monthly payment is just the start. Veterans at the 50% level also qualify for no-cost health care for service-connected conditions, prescription coverage, access to travel reimbursement for VA medical visits, and eligibility for certain property tax exemptions depending on the state.
There's also through the Veterans Benefits Banking Program (VBBP), which helps veterans receive federal payments safely and efficiently. And if you're thinking about buying a home, your VA funding fee is waived-which can mean serious savings.
Another little-known benefit? Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment services-tailored career for veterans whose disabilities impact their ability to work in their previous field.
For veterans at 50%, there's a lot to gain-and even more to explore. Whether it's taking advantage of benefits you didn't realize you qualified for or pushing for a rating that better reflects your reality, the VA system has more to offer than just the numbers on a monthly check.