Disability

Additional compensation for dependents

An eligible spouse, child or dependent parent may increase disability compensation.

Who may qualify

Requires entitlement to disability compensation and a combined rating of at least 30%; relationship, age/school, disability or parent financial criteria apply.

What to check next

Review which dependents qualify and submit the required claim.

Agencies decide eligibility. This independent summary is a starting point, not an entitlement decision.

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Checked 2026-10-08 · Reviewed by Nathan Harlan

Official source page inspected; agency determines eligibility.

Who built this

Built and reviewed by Nathan Harlan, a U.S. Army Infantry veteran with 15 years of service, including two combat deployments to Iraq, and the founder of Ironsight Syndicate, a veteran-owned brand. I built this because finding the right benefits shouldn't take a law degree. This is an independent guide, not VA-accredited claims representation. For claims help, use a VA-accredited representative.