Va Disability Rates 2024 Smc-K. 2024 va smc rates increased by 3.2% over 2023 rates beginning january 2024 and continuing through december 2024 (until the 2025 cola increase). All va rates will probably increase in 2024 because of the va’s mandate to match the cost of living.
For veterans, special monthly compensation is a higher rate of compensation paid due to special circumstances such as the need of aid and attendance by another person or by. 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 disabilities.