VA Disability Payment January: Schedule for Next Month’s Payment

News: Starting from January 1st, Disabled Veterans are set to receive a boost in their monthly disability compensation, courtesy of a 3.2% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA). This adjustment is applicable to Veterans with a disability rating of 10% or higher and will remain in effect throughout the entire year of 2024. The COLA increase aligns with the forecasts provided by the Social Security Administration.

Example Calculation

Illustrating with an example, take a Veteran with a 100% disability rating and no dependents who obtained $3,621.95 in disability compensation in 2023. Following the 3.2% increase, this Veteran will experience a monthly addition of $115.90, culminating in a revised total monthly compensation of $3,737.85.

Tax-Free Benefits

It’s crucial to emphasize that disability compensation, pension, and DIC benefits are exempt from federal income tax. As a result, Veterans can fully enjoy the entirety of their augmented compensation without any deductions.

Payment Schedule

Now, let’s discuss the schedule for receiving these compensation payments throughout the year. Here are the dates for each month’s payment:

• January: Wednesday, February 1
• February: Wednesday, March 1
• March: Friday, March 31
• April: Monday, May 1
• May: Thursday, June 1
• June: Friday, June 30
• July: Tuesday, August 1
• August: Friday, September 1
• September: Friday, September 29
• October: Wednesday, November 1
• November: Friday, December 1
• December: Friday, December 29

Monthly Compensation Amounts

Now let’s take a look at the monthly VA compensation amounts for different disability ratings in 2023:

• 10% rating: $165.92
• 20% rating: $327.99
• 30% rating: $508.05
• 40% rating: $731.86
• 50% rating: $1,041.82
• 60% rating: $1,319.65
• 70% rating: $1,663.06
• 80% rating: $1,933.15
• 90% rating: $2,172.39
• 100% rating: $3,621.95

0% Disability Rating

If a Veteran holds a 0% disability rating, it means they do not currently qualify for disability compensation. However, they might still be eligible for alternative benefits, such as VA healthcare. Nevertheless, there exists the possibility of increasing their disability rating through an appeal process. Should a Veteran believe that their rating is too low and less than a year has elapsed since the VA granted a service connection for disability benefits, they have various appeal options available. These include submitting a higher-level review request or initiating a supplemental claim.

Starting January 1st, 2024, Disabled Veterans will witness a 3.2% rise in their monthly disability compensation. This adjustment specifically pertains to Veterans possessing a disability rating of 10% or higher, and the increment aligns with the Social Security Administration’s forecasts. The augmented compensation remains accessible to Veterans throughout the entire year. It’s essential to highlight that these benefits remain exempt from federal income tax. For individuals with a 0% rating, alternative benefits may still be accessible, and avenues for increasing their disability rating are available through the appeal process.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can all Disabled Veterans receive the increased compensation?

A: The increased compensation applies to Disabled Veterans with a disability rating of 10% or higher.

Q: Are the increased disability compensation payments taxable?

A: No, disability compensation, pension, and DIC benefits are not subject to federal income tax.

Q: What options do Veterans have to increase their disability rating?

A: Veterans can appeal the decision through a higher-level review request or a supplemental claim if less than a year has passed since the VA granted a service connection for disability benefits.