What Benefits Do 60% Disabled Veterans Get?

What Benefits Do 60% Disabled Veterans Get?

While any disability rating entitles a veteran to certain benefits, such as medical care for their service-connected condition, most VA disability benefits vary based on the disability rating assigned. That includes differing levels of medical care, differing amounts of monthly monetary benefits, and even the difference between dependents receiving benefits or not.

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VA Benefits at 60 Percent

Compensation Pay

One of the most significant benefits a disabled veteran receives is monthly monetary compensation. The amount of benefits received depends primarily on the veteran’s disability rating, but may also be impacted by the number and type of dependents the veteran has and whether they qualify for any special monthly compensation.

In 2025, the base rate for 60% VA disability pay is $1,395.93/month. With a 60% disability rating, the veteran also receives a small increase in benefits for each eligible dependent. For example:

A 60% disabled veteran with a spouse would receive $1,523.93/month–an increase of $128/month
A 60% disabled veteran with a spouse and one child would receive $1,617.93/month–an increase of $222/month

In addition to spouses and minor children, young adult children and parents of the veteran may be considered dependents under certain circumstances.

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Medical Care

VA provides free medical care for all treatments related to the disabling service connected condition regardless of disability rating. Those with a disability rating of 50% of higher are also eligible for more extensive health care services, including no-copay appointments and prescription drug coverage. In some circumstances, a veteran with a 60% disability rating may also receive a travel allowance for medical care.

Readjustment counseling
Mental health treatment
Military sexual trauma therapy
Registry health exams

While you mainly get these benefits in a VA facility, the VA covers some services at outside facilities under certain circumstances. However, if you go to a non-VA medical facility for emergency treatment, you must notify Veterans Affairs within 72 hours.

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Travel Allowance for Appointments

Attending doctor’s appointments when getting treatment for injuries related to your disability can be costly. The expenses may also be higher if you need to use a particular type of transportation to accommodate your disability or go with your caregiver.

Luckily, the VA provides a travel allowance to help absorb the costs incurred when attending appointments with an approved health care provider. It also covers ambulatory services or hiring special vehicles for mobility. Another travel cost the VA may cover is that of an eligible caregiver.

Specially Adapted Home Grants and Loans

Using some parts of your property after suffering 60% disability can be tricky. This is mainly if the injuries affect your lower body, limiting movement, but every case is different. The VA provides home grants to help you remodel your property and make it more accessible. Some of the costs the grant can cover are:

Widening doorways
Installing stairlifts
Installing a ramp
Removing bath barriers
Restructuring some rooms

A 60% disabled veteran may also qualify for VA home financing, whether or not they need accessible living accommodations.Some benefits for financing homes for 60% disabled veterans are:

Favorable interest rates
No prepayment penalties
Zero percent down payment
Exemption from the VA funding fee

Veteran Employment Services

A veteran with a 60% disability rating generally receives a 10 point hiring preference for most federal employment opportunities. The veteran will also have access to Veteran Readiness & Employment services, which may include job training, educational counseling, self-employment assistance and more.

Many states also offer a hiring preference for veterans, and may also make additional services available to disabled veterans.

Is the 60% Disability Rating Permanent?

Your disability may improve or worsen with time, depending on its effects on your overall health. This means that your rating may change after some time based on your progress. For example, if VA rates your disability at 60%, you can request a review when your condition worsens.

Still, you will need to provide detailed medical records from a licensed physician. VA must also identify a clear connection between your current health issues and the injuries sustained during military service.

Another way your disability rating may change is after a review by the Department of Veterans Affairs. This process can occur two to five years from your first rating and involves medical tests to assess your current condition.

While the reevaluation usually takes place after the scheduled duration, VA can sometimes do it before if they have reasons to believe your health condition improved.

Can You Pursue More Benefits if You Have a 60% Disability Rating?

You may be able to pursue more benefits from the VA despite having a 60% disability rating.The right approach to seeking increased benefits will depend on your specific circumstances

Your options may include:

Asking the VA to review your disability rating–usually this is appropriate when your condition has worsened, but may also be an option if you believe your assigned disability rating was too low
Making a claim for an additional service-connected or secondary-connected condition
Pursuing TDIU classification if you believe you can make a case that your disability prevents you from earning a living even though you are not rated at 100%

The best way to determine how you may be able to increase your VA disability rating is to talk with an experienced VA disability benefits advocate.

Call an Advocate to Determine the Benefits You Can Receive With a 60% Disability Rating

Too often, disabled veterans miss out on benefits they’ve earned because it can be difficult to navigate the maze of the VA. However, a disability advocate can help ensure that you are aware of and know how to pursue all of the compensation you deserve. An experienced advocate can also assist you in attempting to raise your disability rating, help you put together a compelling claim if you are just starting the process, or help you appeal a negative determination.

If you need an advocate to help you navigate veteran disability laws and increase your rating, call for a free consultation.

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