Millions of American veterans will receive their monthly disability compensation in September: but when is the payment coming?
What Are Veterans Benefits?
Around 6.5 million U.S. veterans receive monthly, tax-free disability compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The payments go to veterans with service-connected conditions: health issues that began or worsened during military service.
The program also provides benefits to surviving family members, including spouses, dependent children, and parents of deceased service members.
When Are Benefits Paid In September?
In September, benefits are scheduled to be paid on the 2nd, according to Veterans Guide.
Further payments throughout the rest of 2025 are expected on these dates:
- Wednesday, October 1, for September
- Friday, October 31, for October
- Monday, December 1, for November
- Wednesday, December 31, for December
Those whose VA disability payments do not arrive as scheduled should contact the veterans benefits hotline at 800-827-1000, which is open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET. They can also visit their nearest VA benefits office for in-person support.
How Much Can You Get?
VA disability compensation depends on two main factors: your disability rating and whether you have dependents—such as a spouse, children, or parents. Ratings are issued in 10 percent increments, and the higher your rating, the larger your monthly payment. If you have more than one service-connected condition, the VA calculates a combined rating to set your final benefit.
Every eligible veteran receives a base payment. For example, a 10 percent rating provides $175.51 per month, while a 20 percent rating increases that to $346.95.
At the highest level, a veteran with a 100 percent rating, a spouse, one child, and two dependent parents can receive $4,544.23 monthly. Extra compensation may be available for additional children or other dependents. A full benefits table is available on the VA’s website.
Who Qualifies for VA Benefits?
The VA considers a wide range of physical and mental health conditions when awarding disability benefits. Examples of physical issues include:
- Chronic back problems tied to a diagnosed condition
- Lung disease or other respiratory issues
- Hearing loss
- Surgical or injury-related scars
- Limited mobility
- Ulcers
- Cancers or illnesses linked to toxic exposure
Mental health conditions may also qualify, such as:
- Anxiety and depression
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- Conditions stemming from military sexual trauma
Latest Veteran News
The VA announced earlier this month that it has processed more benefits compensation and pension ratings claims in a single year than ever before. According to a press release issued on August 13, in fiscal year 2024, the VA processed 2,517,519 disability rating claims. By August 8 of this year, the department had already set a record with 2,524,115 claims processed nearly two months before the end of FY2025.
The VA also said that the backlog of Veterans waiting for VA benefits was down 37 percent since January 20.
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