2025 Guide to 90% VA Disability Benefits

VA disability ratings are awarded in increments of 10%, ranging from 0% to 100%. The type and amount of benefits a veteran receives depend on the VA disability rating assigned. Here’s what you need to know about 90% VA disability ratings, the benefits you’ll qualify for at that level, and when you may be able to increase that rating to 100%.

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Benefits at a 90% VA Disability Rating

The monthly monetary benefit for a disabled veteran with a 90% disability rating in 2025 $2,297.96. The veteran may receive a small increase in those monthly benefits for each eligible dependent. At this level, the veteran is also eligible for broad VA healthcare services, and a long list of smaller benefits such as:

Travel allowance for VA medical appointments
Federal hiring preference (10 points)
Waiver of VA funding fee for a home mortgage loan
Vocational rehabilitation and employment services
Burial and plot allowance
Commissary and exchange privileges and use of MWR facilities

While many of these benefits are the same for a veteran with a 100% VA disability rating, bumping up that rating from 90% to 100% can make a huge difference in benefits.

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Differences Between Benefits at a 90% Rating v. 100% Rating

The most significant difference between a 90% VA disability rating and a 100% rating is that the monthly monetary benefit increases significantly. The monthly benefit for a veteran alone at the 100% level is $3,831.30. That’s a 66.7% increase over the monthly compensation at the 90% level.

The added benefits for dependents are slightly higher at the 100% level as well.

At the 100% level, the veteran also receives no-cost dental care. And, if the 100% disability rating is permanent, the veteran’s dependents may have access to additional benefits, including educational benefits.

Increasing Your VA Disability Rating

As you can see, if you can increase your VA disability rating by just 10%, from 90% to 100%, you could see a big increase in benefits. That’s an effort best undertaken with the help of an experienced VA disability benefits advocate. You may be able to increase your disability rating if your condition has worsened since you were originally rated, the VA’s schedule of ratings for your condition has changed, or you have an additional or secondary service-connected condition you can add to your claim.

To learn more about how Disabled Vets can help you pursue the maximum benefits you are entitled to, call us today at 888-373-4722 or fill out our contact form here.