Cola For 2025 Veterans. The va cola 2025 increase is set at 2.5% for military retirees and disabled veterans. Yes, the latest 2025 cola increase estimate is a 2.5%, which will be applied to va disability compensation rates effective december 1, 2024, payable beginning january 1, 2025.

Military retirees and disabled veterans will receive 2.5% increases to their monthly paychecks for 2025, thanks to the annual cost of living adjustment, or cola, tied to inflation. In 2025, veterans receiving disability benefits and military retirees will see a 2.5% increase in their monthly payments.