VA Disability Pay Tracker & Schedule
Stay on Top of VA Disability Pay Changes
The 2025 VA disability rate table reflects a 3.2% COLA increase. Use these highlights to monitor payment amounts and keep your VA disability pay schedule on track.
- 2025 COLA: 3.2% increase applied to monthly compensation.
- Effective date: December 1, 2024 payments reflect the current rate sheet.
- Run the VA disability calculator to compare combined ratings, dependent add-ons, and monthly pay scenarios using these rates.
- Rates update automatically when VA publishes new COLA tables—check back each fall for the latest numbers.
- Deposit dates reflect the first business day of each month; if the 1st falls on a weekend or federal holiday, VA pays on the next business day.
Monthly Pay Anchors
Quick reference snapshots for the most-requested rating scenarios.
- 100% rating, veteran alone: $3,831.30 per month.
- 100% with spouse (no children): $4,044.91 per month.
- 100% with spouse & 1 child: $4,151.05 per month.
- 70% rating, veteran alone: $1,759.19 per month.
- 70% with spouse: $1,908.19 per month.
- 50% rating, veteran alone: $1,102.04 per month.
- 30% rating unlocks dependent pay: $537.42 baseline for veteran alone.
Dependent Add-Ons to Watch
Use these add-on figures to mirror the VA rate sheet when you model spouse, child, and parent increases.
- Spouse add-on begins at 30%: $64.00 at 30%, rising to $213.61 by 100%.
- Each child under 18: $63.00 at 60%, $106.14 at 100%.
- Child in school (18–23): $102.00 at 30%, $342.85 at 100%.
- Dependent parents: $51.00 each at 30%, $171.44 each at 100%.
- Spouse Aid & Attendance: $58.00 at 30%, $195.92 at 100%.
2025 VA Deposit Schedule
Bookmark the first-business-day VA disability pay schedule so you know exactly when each month’s compensation lands. The tracker flags every weekend or holiday shift automatically.
January 2, 2025
deposit covering December 2024
Shifted 1 day due to New Year's Day.
February 3, 2025
deposit covering January 2025
Shifted 2 days due to weekend.
March 3, 2025
deposit covering February 2025
Shifted 2 days due to weekend.
April 1, 2025
deposit covering March 2025
No shift—deposits on the first business day of the month.
May 1, 2025
deposit covering April 2025
No shift—deposits on the first business day of the month.
June 2, 2025
deposit covering May 2025
Shifted 1 day due to weekend.
July 1, 2025
deposit covering June 2025
No shift—deposits on the first business day of the month.
August 1, 2025
deposit covering July 2025
No shift—deposits on the first business day of the month.
September 2, 2025
deposit covering August 2025
Shifted 1 day due to Labor Day.
October 1, 2025
deposit covering September 2025
No shift—deposits on the first business day of the month.
November 3, 2025
deposit covering October 2025
Shifted 2 days due to weekend.
December 1, 2025
deposit covering November 2025
No shift—deposits on the first business day of the month.
Early Direct Deposit at Major Banks
Not every bank releases VA disability deposits early. Use this cheat sheet to see how the top national banks handle direct deposits and whether they advertise early access.
Chase Bank
Chase Secure Banking® and Chase Liquid® customers can see qualifying direct deposits up to two business days early once the payer submits payment details.
Early access is automatic on eligible accounts after direct deposit is set up and depends on the employer or benefits provider sending payment information in advance.
Bank of America
Bank of America credits direct deposits on the scheduled effective date and does not advertise early release of funds.
Deposits typically become available the same business day the bank receives them; customers can confirm posting through the Bank of America mobile app or Online Banking.
Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo Early Pay Day can deliver eligible direct deposits up to two days early when the payer transmits payment details ahead of schedule.
Customers must enable Early Pay Day in the Wells Fargo Mobile® app; availability depends on the timing of the employer or benefits provider.
Citibank
Citi posts direct deposits on the regular payment date and currently does not promote an early direct deposit program.
Funds show in Citi Online and the Citi Mobile® App once the bank receives the ACH file from the payer.
U.S. Bank
U.S. Bank Early Pay gives qualifying consumer checking accounts access to direct deposits up to two days in advance.
No enrollment required; early posting occurs automatically when the payer submits deposit instructions early.
PNC Bank
PNC Early Pay lets Virtual Wallet® customers receive direct deposits up to two days early.
Enable Early Pay inside the PNC Mobile app; early availability depends on when the employer or agency releases payment information.
Source Data & References
Verify every figure straight from the VA and Social Security Administration.
VA Pay Tracker FAQ
VA disability compensation rates adjust each year based on the Social Security COLA. New rates become payable on December 1 and appear in the January deposit.
VA pays on the first business day of the month. If the 1st falls on a weekend or federal holiday, deposits arrive on the next business day. The tracker highlights every shift.
Dependent pay begins at 30% combined rating. Start with the veteran-alone amount, then add the spouse, child, school-child, parent, and spouse Aid & Attendance figures that match the chart.
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