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Effective December 1, 2025 · Verified January 15, 2026
Before
70% veteran alone: $1,759.19 monthly. 100% veteran alone: $3,831.30 monthly. (2025 rates, effective Dec 1, 2024.)
After
70% veteran alone: $1,808.45 monthly. 100% veteran alone: $3,938.58 monthly. (2026 rates, effective Dec 1, 2025.)
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