Direct deposit payments go out on the first of every month. When your VA payment falls on a weekend or a federal holiday, the payment will be made on the last business day of the previous week.
VA payments are made for the previous month. For example, payments for August would be sent on September 1. If you have recently been approved to receive VA disability payments, your first check should arrive at the start of the next month after your approval.

2023 VA Payment Dates
Payment month | Payment date |
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January 2023 | Wednesday, Feb. 1 |
February 2023 | Wednesday, March 1 |
March 2023 | Friday, March 31 |
April 2023 | Monday, May 1 |
May 2023 | Thursday, June 1 |
June 2023 | Friday, June 30 |
July 2023 | Tuesday, Aug. 1 |
August 2023 | Friday, Sept. 1 |
September 2023 | Friday, Sept. 29 |
October 2023 | Wednesday, Nov. 1 |
November 2023 | Friday, Dec. 1 |
December 2023 | Friday, Dec. 29 |
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