Veterans who claim benefits can expect a new round of payments arriving in December.

Why It Matters

Several types of benefits are paid out to veterans every month.

As of 2024, about 6.5 million veterans receive tax-free disability compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). These payments support veterans whose disabilities stem from illnesses, injuries, or events that occurred or worsened during active duty.

Eligible surviving family members—including spouses, dependent children, and parents—may also receive financial assistance through the program.

Two other types of benefits are paid on the same day.

These are the Veterans and Survivors Pension program, which provides financial support to eligible low-income veterans and their surviving family members, and the VA De

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