2027 VA DIC rates (Estimate)
Amounts below apply the official 3.6% COLA to VA’s 2026 DIC table (effective Dec 1, 2025). VA publishes the official 2027 table around Dec 1, 2026 — until then this page stays Estimate.
| Item | 2026 Official | 2027 Estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Basic monthly (post-1993) | $1,699.36 | $1,760.54 |
| 8-year provision | $360.85 | $373.84 |
| Aid and Attendance | $421.00 | $436.16 |
| Housebound | $197.22 | $204.32 |
| Each child under 18 | $421.00 | $436.16 |
| 2-year transitional | $359.00 | $371.92 |
Aid and Attendance and housebound are alternatives — this calculator won’t add both. Pre-1993 deaths can use the pay-grade selector.
Frequently asked questions
What is the estimated 2027 VA DIC rate for a surviving spouse?
Basic estimate $1,760.54/mo from the 2026 table × 3.6%. Add-ons stack as shown above.
When do 2027 DIC rates take effect?
Usually December 1 with the Social Security COLA. Figures here are estimates until VA’s official table is out.
What is the 8-year provision?
If the veteran was totally disabling (including TDIU) for 8 continuous years before death and you were married those same 8 years, VA adds the 8-year amount.
Is this an official VA calculator?
No. Planning aid only. Not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Not legal advice.
Sources
- VA, Current D.I.C. rates for spouses and dependents (2026 rates, effective Dec 1, 2025).
- Federal Register DIC COLA notice for the Dec 1, 2025 rates.
- 2027 estimates: 2026 amounts × official 3.6% Social Security / VA COLA.