How much is 20% VA disability?
A 20% VA disability rating pays $356.66 per month for a veteran with no dependents.
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Monthly payment by household
The VA pays dependent add-ons only at ratings of 30% or higher, so at 20% the amount is the same regardless of dependents.
- Veteran alone (no dependents)$356.66/mo
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Open the free rating calculator →Educational only and not a guarantee of any payment or outcome. The amounts above are estimates from the published VA rate tables effective 2025-12-01; your exact payment depends on your Your overall disability percentage. Ratings don't simply add. The VA combines them so each new one applies only to your remaining ability (§4.25), then rounds to the nearest 10%. and dependents, and the VA makes the final decision. This is not legal or financial advice.