New Va Compensation Rates 2025. Va disability rates increased 2.5% in 2025 over the previous year. An estimated $29.2 billion will be paid to.
The 2025 va special monthly compensation (smc) rates have been officially updated with a 2.5% cost of living adjustment (cola), effective december 1, 2024, with payments starting on january 1, 2025. Basic allowance for housing rates will increase an average of 5.4 percent when the new rates take effect on january 1, 2025.