Va Disability Pay Increase 2025 News. The social security administration (ssa) has confirmed a 2.5% cost of living adjustment (cola) for 2025. Another pay increase of 4.5% was given to military members as part of the 2025 national defense authorization act.
Effective december 1, 2024, the 2025 va disability pay rates will reflect a 2.5% increase, as announced by the social security administration on october 10, 2024. For 2025, veterans can expect a modest 2.5% increase in their va disability payments, a smaller bump compared to previous years like 2023’s significant 8.7% increase.