If you’re a disabled vet who gets disability compensation, here’s the good news: your check for June is coming early. Instead of having to wait until July 1, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing your disability payment this Friday, May 30.
This adjustment in payment frequency is a small but meaningful boost for most veterans, especially those who rely on these funds to meet their essential bills.
Why these payments matter
Today, there are about 6.2 million veterans across the U.S. who are being paid with tax-free disability benefits on a monthly basis. If you are one of them, you know how much difference the money makes. These checks are meant to enhance your life, having suffered injuries or illnesses related to your military life.
And it’s not just you. The VA also pays surviving spouses, dependent children, and even parents of veterans who pass away from service-related sickness. The thought is to assist in balancing out the financial burdens of military life or its effects.
How much will you get?
Your monthly VA disability pay is computed based on your disability rating and your family status. The higher you rate, the higher you receive.
For example:
- A 10% rating gets you \$175.51/month
- A 20% rating gets you \$346.95/month
Once your rating is more than 20%, though, the VA also considers whether you have dependents—you know, a spouse, kids, or parents. As an example, a veteran with a 50% disability rating and a spouse, but no dependent parents, would receive \$1,208.04 per month.
The highest basic amount—$4,544.23—is awarded to veterans with the highest disability rating and dependents, a spouse, one child, and two parents. If you have more than two kids or other dependents, however, the amount is probably higher again.
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VA payment dates for the rest of 2025
If you’re someone who likes to know in advance when they can expect to receive their monthly payments for the remainder of the year, here are the dates you can look forward to:
- June: Tuesday, July 1
- July: Friday, August 1
- August: Friday, August 29
- September: Wednesday, October 1
- October: Friday, October 31
- November: Monday, December 1
- December: Wednesday, December 31
Mark your calendar and stay informed so you’re never caught off guard.
Progress on the VA claims backlog
There’s even better news. The VA has been making considerable strides in curbing its claims backlog. As of today, the count of backlogged claims—those held up for more than 125 days—stands at 198,378, which is down from 264,717 a year ago.
That’s a 25% reduction, and as VA Secretary Doug Collins has stated, this improvement is a result of the department’s heightened productivity under President Trump.
And not only are payments coming in early, but claims are processing quicker too—a double victory for veterans such as yourself.
Bottom line
If you’ve been holding out for your June VA disability check, don’t wait much longer. Look for your payment by Friday, May 30. With as much as $4,544.23 coming to some, this advance deposit could provide a little extra breathing room into the summer.
