2026 COLA Update: New VA Disability Pay Rates Revealed | Update VA Dependents | theSITREP

In this episode, the SITREP breaks down the 2026 VA disability increase, explains how the new COLA adjustment affects your monthly compensation, and shows how adding eligible dependents can boost your VA pay even further. Use the links below to check updated rates and see which benefits you and your family may qualify for.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

To learn more about updating dependents, visit:
   • Adding & Changing Dependents for VA Disabi...  

To learn more about 2026 compensation tables, visit:
https://www.va.gov/disability/compens...

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