New VA Disability Rates in 2025, How the 2.5% COLA Boost Impacts Payments

In July 2025, millions of U.S. veterans will see a 2.5% increase in their disability compensation payments, following the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) annual Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA). The measure, tied to the Consumer Price Index (CPI), ensures that benefits for veterans rise in step with inflation, protecting the real value of their compensation. Although … Read more