India, Feb. 14 -- VA disability benefits in 2026: A 70% disability rating from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers far more than a monthly check. It opened the door to expanded healthcare coverage, education benefits for dependents and valuable VA home loan advantages.

In 2026, a single veteran with a 70% rating receives $1,808.45 per month tax-free. However, that figure rises when dependents are added, as per Marca.

For instance, a veteran with a with a spouse and three children under age 18 could receive $2,367.45 per month, in which:

$2,074.45 base rate for a spouse and one child

$76 for the second child

$76 for the third child

$141 if the spouse qualifies for Aid and Attendance

This demonstrates how family statu...