Thousands of Veterans Affairs (VA) as well as SSDI disability beneficiaries in the United States will receive their payments in the coming weeks. Both benefits, managed by separate entities, follow different calendars, but coincide in their relevance to cover the basic needs of retirees, people with disabilities and war veterans. Exact dates depend on specific criteria, such as birthdays and length of service in the program.
To start, there is a Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) check that remains to be paid in March 2025: this is the third group of beneficiaries, those whose birthday is later on the 21st of any month: they will receive their payment on Wednesday, March 26, as long as they started their benefits after May 1997. Those who began receiving their payments before that month of May, receive their payments on the 3rd of each month.
SSDI and VA disability benefits schedule
On the other hand, the VA disability benefits will be paid on April 1, 2025, corresponding to the month of March. Unlike SSDI, this payment has no monthly exceptions and is always issued on the first business day of the following month. Eligible veterans should ensure their documentation is up to date to avoid delays.
Both payments are vital for vulnerable groups. According to a study by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, “tens of millions of people rely on the Social Security Administration (SSA) to reliably get the benefits they need to pay rent or basic household expenses.” However, administrative factors could affect its distribution.
The SSA operates with a 99.7% accuracy rate and 0.5% administrative costs, but faces challenges from “massive restructurings” and employee reductions. The study warns that this would degrade care for retirees and the disabled, especially given the growing demand. Furthermore, criticism of alleged “massive frauds”—not supported by data—could be used to justify privatizations.
What’s the maximum SSDI payment in 2025?
During the year 2025, the maximum SSDI benefit payment is $4,018, for those who meet the income requirements and years of contributions in Social Security taxes. On the other hand, the VA disability payment can be as high as $3,803.30 for a single beneficiary and $4,544.22 for a beneficiary with a financially dependent spouse.
Both SSDI and VA disability payments are subject to cost of living adjustment (COLA) increases, which in 2025 was 2.5%. This increase is intended to address inflation so that beneficiaries do not lose purchasing power.
