Summary
Veterans will receive their December benefit payments from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on December 31, coinciding with New Year’s Eve. These payments support veterans and eligible family members with monthly financial assistance. Payments for November will arrive early on December 1 due to a weekend adjustment.
Key Facts
- Around 6.5 million veterans receive monthly disability compensation from the VA.
- December VA payments will be issued on December 31.
- November payments will come early on December 1 due to November 30 being a weekend.
- The payments provide support for disabilities linked to military service.
- Additional benefits include the Veterans and Survivors Pension and VA Dependency and Indemnity Compensation.
- Disability ratings determine payment amounts, starting at $175.51 for a 10 percent rating.
- Veterans with a 100 percent rating and dependents may receive up to $4,544.23 monthly.
- Physical and mental health issues related to military service may qualify veterans for benefits.
