Va Pay Rates 2025 Increase. Veterans who rely on va disability benefits can expect some financial relief in 2025, thanks to a confirmed 2.5% cost of living adjustment (cola). Approximately 5 million veterans and 2 million military retirees receive monthly payments from the department of veterans affairs (va) for various forms of support.

With the cola increase at 2.5%, the va has increased all 2025 disability pay rates by this amount, effective today, december 1 st, 2024. On december 1, 2024, the va disability pay rates for 2025 were released.