For veterans who receive a monthly check from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for service-related injuries, the July 2025 payment will be available on Friday, August 1, 2025.
This follows the VA’s usual schedule of distributing payments on the first business day of the following month. Since August 1 falls on a Friday this year, there is no need to adjust for weekends or holidays.
The Impact of the 2.5% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA)
The July 2025 payment will include a 2.5% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA), which was announced in late 2024. This adjustment aims to help veterans keep up with the rising cost of living.
The COLA increase is part of the VA’s effort to ensure that veterans’ monthly payments remain in line with inflation, helping them manage the higher costs for necessities such as food, healthcare, and housing.
Why Payment Dates Matter
For many of the 6.2 million veterans receiving VA payments, these monthly, tax-free checks are essential for covering daily expenses. Knowing when the payments will arrive helps veterans and their families plan their finances and avoid unexpected shortfalls. Here are the key dates for 2025:
June 2025 payment: Tuesday, July 1
July 2025 payment: Friday, August 1
August 2025 payment: Friday, August 29
Veterans who use certain banks, such as USAA or Navy Federal Credit Union, might receive their payment up to three days early, depending on the bank’s policies.
How Much Will Veterans Get?
The amount a veteran receives depends on their disability rating and whether they have dependents. Here are the 2025 monthly rates for veterans with no dependents:
10% rating: $175.51
20% rating: $346.95
30% rating: $537.42
40% rating: $774.16
50% rating: $1,102.04
60% rating: $1,319.65
70% rating: $1,659.15
80% rating: $1,927.07
90% rating: $2,170.95
100% rating: $3,737.85
Veterans with dependents, such as a spouse, children, or elderly parents, may be eligible for higher payments. For instance, a veteran with a 100% disability rating, a spouse, one child, and two elderly parents may receive more than $4,500 per month.
Additional VA Benefits to Consider
In addition to the standard disability compensation, veterans may also be eligible for other VA benefits, including:
Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) for those who have lost the use of limbs or organs.
Aid and Attendance or Housebound Benefits for veterans who need long-term care or are homebound.
Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) for the surviving family members of a deceased veteran.
Veterans and Survivors Pension for low-income veterans and their families.
Veterans who receive VA benefits should mark their calendars for Friday, August 1, 2025, when they can expect their July payment, which will include the 2.5% COLA increase. These monthly payments, along with other benefits, are essential for many veterans to cover their living expenses.
It’s crucial for veterans to stay informed about payment schedules and eligibility for other VA programs to ensure they get the support they need.
