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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