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5. 2023 Birth Defect Compensation Rates

2023 Birth Defect Compensation Rates

These are the 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, 2022

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): $394

Level II: $1,339

Level III (most disabling): $2,279

Women Vietnam Veterans’ children with certain other birth defects

Level I (least disabling): $184

Level II: $394

Level III: $1,339

Level IV (most disabling): $2,279