An official website of the United States government
- Home
The PACT Act and your VA benefitsLearn what this law means for Veterans and their survivors.
Fully Developed Claims programUse this program to get a faster decision by submitting evidence along with your claim.
GI Bill® Comparison ToolLearn about education programs and compare benefits by school.
VA for VetsGet help transitioning to a civilian career and matching your skills and experiences to VA job opportunities.
Get your pension payments electronicallySign up for direct deposit or a pre-paid debit card.
National Call Center for Homeless VeteransFind out how we can help you or a Veteran you care about connect with VA and local resources 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Learn how to apply for Veterans Affairs Life Insurance (VALife)VALife is our new life insurance program for Veterans with service-connected disabilities.
Find National Cemetery Administration InformationLocate a grave, search for cemeteries, and find benefits information and resources.
Confirm your VA benefit statusDownload letters like your eligibility or award letter for certain benefits.
- Service member benefits
- Family member benefits
Agency Financial ReportView the FY 2024 report that includes VA accomplishments with taxpayer dollars and the challenges that remain.
- Find a VA Location
Attention A T users. To access the menus on this page please perform the following steps.
1. Please switch auto forms mode to off.
2. Hit enter to expand a main menu option (Health, Benefits, etc).
3. To enter and activate the submenu links, hit the down arrow.
You will now be able to tab or arrow up or down through the submenu options to access/activate the submenu links.
Special Benefit Allowances Rates: 2011
Rate Table Navigation
For more information visit the Clothing Allowance page or Automobile Allowance page.
For prior rate tables on this topic choose one:
Current Rates | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999
For historic rate charts on this topic CLICK on one of the following:
Special Benefit Allowances | Emergency Officer’s Retirement.
Rate Table
| Benefit | Rate | Date Rate Changed | Public Law |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automobile Allowance | $18,900 once | 10-01-2011 | PL 111-275 |
| Clothing Allowance | $741 per year | 12-01-2011* | PL 112-53 |
| Medal of Honor Pension | $1,237 per month | 12-01-2011 | 3.6% COLA |
* The clothing allowance increase, while effective the date of the law, is not payable until the following August 1st. (Example: PL 97-306 effective October 1, 1982, increased the clothing allowance to $327.00. This rate was payable August 1, 1983.)
