Rates
Effective from: 1 January 2022
Attendance Allowance
| Grade | Amount |
|---|---|
| 1 | $1,998.03 |
| 2 | $1,798.32 |
| 3 | $1,198.86 |
| 4 | $799.30 |
| 5 | $319.79 |
Caregiver Recognition Benefit
A monthly payment increased annually by the Consumer Price Index. The current payment is $1,083.40 per month.
Veterans Independence Program
This PDF chart shows the maximum VIP amounts.
Clothing Allowance
| Grade | Amount |
|---|---|
| 1 | $226.41 |
| 2 | $181.09 |
| 3 | $135.86 |
| 4 | $90.53 |
| 5 | $80.44 |
| 6 | $65.39 |
| 7 | $60.35 |
| 8 | $50.26 |
| 9 | $40.27 |
| 10 | $25.10 |
The Clothing Allowance is provided if you are receiving a disability benefit for a condition that causes wear and tear on your clothing or requires you to wear specially-made clothing.
Pain and Suffering Compensation
| Extent of disability (%) | Monthly benefit | Lump sum amount |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | $60.84 | $19,793.71 |
| 20 | $243.34 | $79,174.84 |
| 40 | $486.68 | $158,349.67 |
| 60 | $730.03 | $237,524.51 |
| 80 | $973.37 | $316,699.34 |
| 100 | $1,216.71 | $395,874.18 |
View the complete Pain and suffering compensation rate table.
Read more about Disability benefits...
Income Replacement Benefit
This income replacement provides 90% of your gross pre-release military salary while you are participating in Rehabilitation services. This ensures a pre-tax income of at least $51,419.23 per year.
Canadian Forces Income Support
| Maximum per month | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veteran or Survivor | Veteran with Spouse/Partner | Additional amount for each dependent child | Orphan | ||
| $1,748.52 | $2,605.77 | $387.69 | $831.01 | ||
War Veterans Allowance
| Maximum per month | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veteran or Survivor | Veteran or Survivor (blind) | Veteran with Spouse/Partner | Veteran with Spouse/Partner (both blind) | Additional amount for each dependent child | Orphan |
| $1,748.52 | $1,813.46 | $2,605.76 | $2,670.49 | $277.34 | $831.01 |
Important note to Veterans and qualified civilians:
If you had wartime service and your income is higher than the maximum level because you or your spouse/common-law partner receive OAS benefits, in certain cases, you may qualify for treatment benefits.
Disability Pension
| Monthly Rate | Additional Monthly Amounts | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class | Single | Spouse | One Child | Second Child | Each Other Child |
| 1 | $3,019.53 | $754.88 | $392.54 | $286.85 | $226.46 |
| 5 | $2,415.62 | $603.91 | $314.03 | $229.48 | $181.17 |
| 10 | $1,660.74 | $415.19 | $215.90 | $157.77 | $124.56 |
| 15 | $905.86 | $226.47 | $117.76 | $86.06 | $67.94 |
| 20 | $150.98 | $37.75 | $19.63 | $14.34 | $11.32 |
Exceptional Incapacity Allowance
| Grade | Amount |
|---|---|
| 1 | $1,598.45 |
| 2 | $1,332.01 |
| 3 | $1,065.62 |
| 4 | $799.30 |
| 5 | $532.84 |
Additional Pain and Suffering Compensation
| Grade | Monthly amount |
|---|---|
| 1 | $1,587.02 |
| 2 | $1,058.01 |
| 3 | $529.01 |
Read more about the Additional Pain and Suffering Compensation...
Critical Injury Benefit
The Critical Injury Benefit is a $78,989.83 tax-free lump-sum award to address the immediate impacts of the most severe and traumatic service-related injuries or diseases sustained by Canadian Armed Forces members.
Death Benefit
The death benefit is a one-time, tax-free amount of $395,874.18 paid to a spouse or common-law partner and any dependent children if a CAF member dies while in service.
Education Training Benefit
This program offers funding for college, university, technical education or short-term programs.
| Years of Service (authorized paid days) |
Maximum Amount |
|---|---|
| 6 years | $43,335.98 |
| 12 years | $86,671.95 |
You can use $5,416.99 of this benefit to participate in one-time courses aimed at certification, professional designations, or professional development.
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