Summary
Veterans who receive benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) can expect their payments for January 2026 to be delivered on January 30. These benefits help millions of veterans who have service-related disabilities, as well as eligible family members through various VA programs. The amount of each monthly payment depends on the veteran's disability rating and whether they have dependents.
Key Facts
- VA benefits for January 2026 will be paid on January 30.
- Around 6.5 million veterans receive tax-free disability compensation from the VA.
- Payments are also available to eligible surviving family members, like spouses and children.
- Two other benefits follow the same schedule: Veterans and Survivors Pension, and VA Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC).
- Disability ratings, starting at 10 percent, determine the amount of monthly benefits.
- Base payments begin at $175.51 for a 10 percent disability rating and can go up to $4,544.23 for a 100 percent rating with dependents.
- Disabilities include physical and mental health conditions linked to military service.
- Common conditions include back pain, PTSD, hearing loss, and conditions from toxic exposure.
