The cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for VA disability benefits in 2025 is a crucial topic for veterans and their families. The COLA is an annual adjustment to disability benefits that is intended to keep pace with inflation and ensure that veterans’ benefits maintain their purchasing power.
The COLA is calculated based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which measures the change in prices for a basket of goods and services purchased by urban wage earners and clerical workers. If the CPI increases from one year to the next, the COLA will also increase.