Here’s Exactly What a 50% Disabled Veteran with a Spouse Gets Paid in 2025 — The Numbers May Surprise You

If you’re a veteran with a 50% VA disability rating, and you’re married, there’s a good chance you’ve asked yourself: “How much should I be getting every month in 2025?” Let’s break it down in plain English so you know exactly what to expect — and whether you might be missing out on more.

The Simple Answer

As of 2025, a veteran with a 50% disability rating and a dependent spouse will receive $1,208.04 per month from the Department of Veterans Affairs. That’s a tax-free payment, and it reflects the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) that was applied in late 2024.

This rate is set by the VA and is good throughout 2025.

The Bigger Picture: Who Gets What

Here’s a quick look at the 2025 monthly compensation rates for a 50% disability rating, depending on your family situation:

• Veteran alone: $1,102.04

• Veteran with spouse: $1,208.04

• Veteran with spouse and one dependent parent: $1,293.04

• Veteran with spouse and two dependent parents: $1,378.04

• Veteran with one parent only: $1,187.04

• Veteran with two parents: $1,272.04

These numbers are official and come from the 2025 VA compensation chart.

Got Kids? You’ll Get More

If you have children, the VA adds a bit more to your monthly payment.

• For each child under 18: an additional $53 per month

• For each child over 18 who’s still in school: an additional $171 per month

So, let’s say you’re a 50% disabled veteran, married, with two kids under 18. You’d receive:

$1,208.04 + $53 + $53 = $1,314.04 every month

That extra help can really add up.

What If Your Spouse Needs Extra Help?

If your spouse requires help with everyday tasks — like getting dressed, bathing, or eating — you might be eligible for an additional benefit called Aid and Attendance. In 2025, that adds $98 per month to your payment.

That could bring your monthly total to over $1,300, depending on your specific situation.

So here’s the bottom line:

• If you’re a 50% disabled veteran with a spouse, you should be getting at least $1,208.04 per month in 2025.

• If you have kids or your spouse needs extra care, that number goes up.

• And remember — this money is tax-free.

It’s worth checking your VA account online or speaking with a VA representative to make sure everything is up to date, especially if your family situation has changed recently.