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Achieving a VA disability rating of 80% provides veterans with multiple benefits, including monthly disability compensation and diverse forms of assistance. Below, you will find how much you could receive, according to the VA's various criteria.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) calculates your disability rating by estimating how much your condition prevents you from obtaining work that provides meaningful income. This rating is expressed as a percentage in 10-point increments.
Once your disability rating is calculated, the VA considers another set of factors to determine your monthly compensation amount. These factors revolve around your family situation, specifically whether you have a spouse and how many people depend on your income.
How much can I receive with an 80% disability rating?
The VA offers several levels of monthly compensation tied to your disability rating. The lowest tier is for a single veteran, meaning no spouse, parents, or dependent children. If this is your case and your disability rating is 80%, you would receive $2,044.89 per month.
Here, we present the complete compensation table for a rate of 80%:
Veterans without children:
Dependent status - Monthly compensation
Veteran alone (no dependents) - 2,044.89
With spouse (non-parents) - 2,214.89
With spouse and 1 parent - 2,351.89
With spouse and 2 parents - 2,488.89
With 1 parent (no spouse) - 2,181.89
With 2 parents (no spouse) - 2,318.89
Veterans with a child
Dependent status - Monthly compensation
Veteran with a child only - 2,158.89
With spouse (non-parents) - 2,340.89
With spouse and 1 parent - 2,477.89
With spouse and 2 parents - 2,614.89
With 1 parent (no spouse) - 2,295.89
With 2 parents (no spouse) - 2,432.89
What other compensation can you receive?
Aware that not all family situations are equal, the VA establishes several additional compensations to suit each case. Thus, if your rate is 80%, you will receive $84 per month for each additional child under 18 years, $274 per child over 18 years of age enrolled in a qualified school program, and $157 if your spouse receives Aid and Attendance.
Knowing the VA rates is the first step to claiming what you are rightfully entitled to. If you have any questions or need clarification, reach out to the VA through its channels or visit your nearest regional office.