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A round of benefit payments for disabled veterans will be made in July.
Why It Matters
About 6.2 million U.S. veterans receive disability benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). These monthly, tax-free payments are given to those with disabilities related to illnesses, injuries, or events that happened or worsened during active military service. The program also provides financial support to surviving spouses, dependent children, and parents.
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What To Know
The next payment date is July 1, according to Veteran's Guide, which is your benefits payable for the month of June.
Benefit Payment Dates for 2025
For the rest of the year, benefit payments will be made on the following dates:
- Payment for July: Thursday, July 31
- August: Friday, August 29
- September: Wednesday, October 1
- October: Friday, October 31
- November: Monday, December 1
- December: Wednesday, December 31
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How Much Are VA Benefits?
The amount you receive in VA disability compensation depends on two key factors—your disability rating and whether you have dependents, such as children, a spouse, or parents.
Disability ratings reflect the severity of your condition and are assigned in 10 percent increments, starting at 10 percent, 20 percent, and so on. A higher rating results in a larger monthly payment. If you have multiple conditions that were caused by your time in service, the VA combines them to calculate your total rating.
All eligible veterans receive basic compensation. For example, a 10 percent rating provides $175.51 per month, while a 20 percent rating pays $346.95.
The highest basic monthly payment is $4,544.23, available to veterans with a 100 percent rating, a spouse, one child, and two dependent parents. Additional amounts may be paid to those with more than two children or other qualifying dependents.
You can view the full breakdown of benefit amounts here.
What Conditions Are Covered?
A wide variety of conditions can lead to VA disability benefits.
You may qualify for VA disability benefits for physical conditions such as:
- Chronic back pain linked to a diagnosed back condition
- Breathing issues caused by lung disease or other respiratory conditions
- Significant hearing loss
- Scar tissue from injuries or surgeries
- Limited range of motion or mobility problems
- Ulcers
- Cancers or other health problems related to toxic exposure or hazardous environments
You may also be eligible for benefits related to mental health conditions, including:
- Anxiety and depression
- PTSD (posttraumatic stress disorder)
- Traumatic brain injury
- Mental or physical conditions stemming from military sexual trauma (MST)
Among the most common conditions that result in disability payments from the VA are tinnitus, hearing loss, PTSD, and conditions that limit a person's mobility, according to Veterans Guide.
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