VA disability benefits: Why veterans won’t get a payment in November 2026

The next VA disability payment is coming on October 30, but veterans should not expect another deposit in November. So veterans who get monthly Department of Veterans Affairs disability compensation will have to plan according to the schedule.

The schedule does not mean veterans are losing a monthly benefit. November 1 falls on a Sunday, shifting the October payment to the preceding business day. The next deposit will cover November benefits, followed by the final scheduled payment of 2026 on December 31.

When Will November 2026 VA Disability Payments Arrive

VA disability compensation is generally paid at the beginning of the month for the previous month's benefits. When the regular payment date falls on a weekend or federal holiday, the payment is scheduled for an earlier business day.


According to Newsweek, veterans will receive their October benefits on Friday, October 30. Their November benefits are scheduled for Tuesday, December 1.

The final payment of 2026, covering December benefits, is due on Thursday, December 31, ahead of New Year's Day on January 1, 2027.

Veterans can check their payment history and previous deposits through their VA.gov accounts.

How Much Veterans Receive For VA Disability Benefits

VA disability compensation is tax free monthly payments to veterans with physical or mental health conditions connected to their military service. More than six million veterans nationwide currently receive these benefits.

The amount depends on a veteran's disability rating, which ranges from 10% to 100%, and the number of eligible dependents, among other qualifying circumstances.

The compensation rates are: a veteran with a 10% disability rating receives $180.42 per month. A veteran with a 50% rating receives $1,132.90, while someone rated 100% disabled with no dependents receives $3,938.58 per month.

Veterans with qualifying dependents may be eligible for additional compensation.

Will VA Disability Benefits Increase in 2027

The upcoming payment schedule comes as veterans look ahead to a potential increase in their monthly compensation. Social Security Administration has announced a 3.6% cost of living adjustment (COLA) for 2027. While for 2026, it was a 2.8%.

VA disability compensation generally increases by the same percentage as Social Security benefits. However, the adjustment requires separate congressional legislation.

If approved, the higher VA rates would take effect on December 1, 2026, with the first payment reflecting the increase scheduled for December 31.

Veteran with a 100% disability rating and no dependents, a 3.6% increase would add $141.79 to the monthly payment, or approximately $1,701 over a year, according to Newsweek.