Opinion: The VA’s disability evaluation is failing veterans

The 1945 “whole-person” formula used by the Department of Veterans Affairs presumes independence among various disabilities.
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50 Percent VA Disability: How much is the monthly payment for a veteran with two parents?

How much do vets with 50 percent injury get? As of 2025, a veteran who has nobody to take care of and has a disability rating of 50, the based monthly compensation is $1,102.04. Now, if the veteran ...
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100 Percent VA Disability Benefits: How much is the monthly compensation for a veteran with a child, a spouse and a parent?

Disabled veterans rated 100% by the VA are paid the highest base monthly rate, the top being $3,831.30 a month for 2025, as per official VA disability rate tables. However, a veteran's compensation is ...