2026 birth defect compensation rates
Review 2026 compensation rates for Vietnam and Korea Veterans’ children who have spina bifida as well as women Vietnam Veterans’ children with certain other birth defects.
Rates effective December 1, 2025
The rates listed here show your monthly rate (or payment amount) based on the severity of the child’s disability, from least to most disabling.
Vietnam and Korea Veterans’ children with spina bifida
- Level I (least disabling): $430
- Level II: $1,457
- Level III (most disabling): $2,479
Women Vietnam Veterans’ children with certain other birth defects
- Level I (least disabling): $201
- Level II: $430
- Level III: $1,457
- Level IV (most disabling): $2,479
How do I know if my child is eligible for compensation?
If you served in Vietnam, Thailand, or in or near the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) and your child has spina bifida or certain other birth defects, they may be able to get compensation (payments) and other disability benefits.
Learn about benefits for spina bifida linked to Agent Orange
Learn about benefits for children of women Vietnam Veterans
Past rates
Check birth defect compensation rates for past years.
2025 rates (effective December 1, 2024)
2024 rates (effective December 1, 2023)
2023 rates (effective December 1, 2022)