2024 Va Rate Table. Va special monthly compensation (smc) is a higher rate of compensation that we pay to veterans as well as their spouses, surviving spouses, and parents with certain needs or. Learn how cola and special monthly compensation.
Explore the 2024 va disability compensation rates, how they’re calculated, and key factors that influence your benefits. 2024 va smc rates increased by 3.2% over 2023 rates beginning january 2024 and continuing through december 2024 (until the 2025 cola increase).