The amount of VA disability compensation that a veteran can receive greatly varies depending on the combination of conditions that are service-connected with their respective ratings. It also depends on whether the conditions impact that veteran’s ability to work. In some unique circumstances, beyond the 100% rate that a veteran could receive, which is typically the maximum rate, as of 2025, that number is around $3,600. Beyond that, some veterans with particularly debilitating conditions will be able to receive special monthly compensation. This could be for folks with particularly severe TBI residuals, if their TBI is service-connected, or maybe a combination of their service-connected conditions rendered them housebound. This could translate to hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars extra in someone’s VA disability benefits. It’s absolutely critical that any veteran who wants to maximize their entitlement to benefits because it clearly impacts their ability to work or their ability to just maintain a regular life, reaches out to someone with exceptional experience and a demonstrated track record of assisting disabled veterans and making sure that no penny is left behind.