VA Special Monthly Compensation Rates 2026: New pay chart have been officially updated for next year

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has officially updated its Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) rates for 2026, ...
Econostrum on MSN

SMC 2026 rate changes are in: What this means for disabled veterans

This adjustment follows a 2.8% cost-of-living increase, providing veterans with more funds to manage their daily expenses, particularly health care and assisted living services. This rate update is ...
Military Times on MSN

Bill would raise VA compensation for severely injured vets, survivors

A congressional bill would raise VA compensation for survivors and severely injured veterans, but lawmakers are sparring over ...
Military.com

Special Monthly Compensation

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) program may provide benefits in addition to, or instead of, disability compensation if there is loss (or loss of use of ...