VA disability compensation is paid on the first business day of each month, for the month before. When the 1st falls on a weekend or federal holiday, the payment moves to the business day before. Here are the 2027 VA disability pay dates, plus what the 3.6% increase means for your payment.
VA disability pay dates 2027
| Benefit month | Payment date |
|---|---|
| December 2026 | Thursday, December 31, 2026 |
| January 2027 | Monday, February 1, 2027 |
| February 2027 | Monday, March 1, 2027 |
| March 2027 | Thursday, April 1, 2027 |
| April 2027 | Friday, April 30, 2027 |
| May 2027 | Tuesday, June 1, 2027 |
| June 2027 | Thursday, July 1, 2027 |
| July 2027 | Friday, July 30, 2027 |
| August 2027 | Wednesday, September 1, 2027 |
| September 2027 | Friday, October 1, 2027 |
| October 2027 | Monday, November 1, 2027 |
| November 2027 | Wednesday, December 1, 2027 |
| December 2027 | Thursday, December 30, 2027 |
Early payments in 2027: May 1 is a Saturday (April’s benefit is paid April 30), August 1 is a Sunday (July’s benefit is paid July 30), and January 1, 2028 is a Saturday with the federal holiday observed on Friday, December 31 (December’s benefit is paid December 30). Many banks and credit unions, such as USAA and Navy Federal, post deposits a day or two early. That’s a bank feature, not a VA date.
VA disability increase for 2027: 3.6%
By law, VA compensation rises by the same percentage as Social Security. For 2027 that’s 3.6%. It’s effective December 1, 2026, so the first payment with the increase is the one on December 31, 2026.
VA publishes the new rate tables on its website, usually in December. Until then, you can estimate your new rate by multiplying your current rate by 1.036. Two examples using VA’s current published rates:
| Example | Current monthly rate | Estimated 2027 rate (+3.6%) |
|---|---|---|
| 30% rating, with spouse, no children | $617.47 | about $639.70 |
| 70% rating, with spouse and 1 child | $2,074.45 | about $2,149.13 |
These are estimates. Your official amount is the one in VA’s 2027 rate table, and we’ll update this page when VA publishes it.
What if my VA payment is late?
- Check your bank account and your VA.gov payment history first.
- If the payment hasn’t arrived 3 business days after the scheduled date, call VA at 1-800-827-1000.
- If you changed bank accounts, update your direct deposit on VA.gov to avoid delays.
Related payment dates
Many veterans also get Social Security, SSDI or SSI. See the January 2027 Social Security payment schedule, Social Security payment schedule 2027, and Social Security COLA 2027. Military and federal retirees: federal retiree COLA 2027.
Frequently asked questions
When is the VA disability payment for December 2026?
Thursday, December 31, 2026. It’s the first payment with the 3.6% increase.
Why does VA pay at the end of the month sometimes?
When the 1st of the month is a weekend or holiday, VA pays on the last business day of the month before.
How much is VA disability going up in 2027?
3.6%, the same as the Social Security COLA.
Sources: VA disability compensation rates, SSA 2027 COLA Fact Sheet.
