VA Disability Payment Schedule: What day will veterans receive their benefits in May 2025?

Veterans receiving monthly VA disability paymentsstarted 2025 with a bit of good news - a 2.5% cost-of-living raise. While the boost helps, many are focused on a more immediate question: when exactly will the May payments arrive?

The VA follows a pretty straightforward system. Disability benefits for a given month usually land on the first business day of the following month. If that day happens to be a weekend or federal holiday, the VA moves up the payment to the last business day of the previous month.

For May 2025 benefits, that means the money will hit s on Friday, May 30, 2025.

Mark your calendar if you're planning around that deposit.

Breaking down the full 2025 payment schedule

The VA's full 2025 schedule shows consistent patterns: for example, January's benefits were paid on January 31, and April's were processed on May 1. Looking ahead, June payments will drop on July 1. This regular rhythm makes it easier for veterans to plan their monthly budgets.

Veterans who qualify for VA disability compensation receive tax-free monthly payments, with amounts ranging from about $165 to over $3,600 depending on their disability rating, according to Military.com.

It's not just veterans who are covered. The VA also pays tax-free monthly benefits like Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) for eligible surviving family , Veterans and Survivors Pension payments for low-income families, and Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) for veterans with severe service-connected injuries.

For those who need extra help with everyday activities, Aid and Attendance and Housebound benefits are also available, offering additional financial to cover in-home care, nursing homes, or assisted living costs.

If you want to double-check your payment date or explore other benefits you might qualify for, head over to the VA's official website for the latest updates.