Double Pay in August: How to Maximize Your Two VA Disability Payments
- CMTJ, LLC
- Aug 13
- 3 min read
What’s Happening:
Because of how the VA schedules payments, you’ll see two VA disability deposits in August 2025:
Friday, August 1 — this covers July benefits.
Friday, August 29 — this covers August benefits (paid early because of the September holiday schedule). Military.comCCK Law
Quick note: This isn’t “extra” money—September won’t have an early VA deposit for August benefits since you’re getting that August payment on August 29. (The VA pays for a given month on the first business day of the next month; when that date is affected by holidays/weekends, they adjust to the preceding business day.) Military.com
If your bank offers early direct deposit (e.g., USAA often releases funds up to two business days early), you might see the money even sooner than these official dates. VA Claims Insider
How much will you get?
Your total depends on your combined rating and dependents. For 2025, VA disability rates reflect a 2.5% COLA, with examples like:
70% (single veteran): $1,759.19/month
80% (single veteran): $2,044.89/month
90% (single veteran): $2,297.96/month
100% (single veteran): $3,831.30/month(Effective Dec. 1, 2024, paid at 2025 rates.) CCK Law
The 2.5% COLA is confirmed by veteran organizations tracking benefit changes. DAV
Make the “bonus month” work for you: 8 smart moves
Cover September’s essentials now: Use the August 29 payment to prepay your September rent/mortgage, utilities, or child care. You’ll enter September already funded, which is helpful if your next regular deposit isn’t until October 1 (September benefits). Military.com
Knock down high-interest debt: Allocate part of one August deposit to any balance above ~20% APR (typical for credit cards). Freeing up cash flow now reduces stress when bills bunch up later in the fall.
Fund an emergency buffer: Aim for 1–2 months of core expenses. Even $200–$500 from each August deposit gets you started.
Schedule medical, dental, or vision: If you’ve been delaying out-of-pocket costs, book them. Veterans using VA care or community care can align co-pays or travel with this month’s extra cash flow.
Right-size recurring allotments and transfers: If you’ve set auto-transfers for “1st of the month,” remember you’ll see the August benefit on Aug 29 — update any rules so they don’t misfire before funds arrive. Military.com
Plan for school and seasonal costs: Back-to-school, PCS-related travel, or fall/winter utility spikes: earmark now and avoid using credit later.
Audit your rating & dependents: If your health has worsened or your family status changed, consider filing for an increase or adding dependents. Check 2025 rate tables on VA.gov before you file. Veterans Affairs
Track claims and back pay: VA has been processing record numbers of claims in 2025, so ensure your contact/banking info is current in VA.gov to avoid delays if back pay hits. VA News
Who gets two payments in August?
Most VA disability recipients should see Aug 1 (for July) and Aug 29 (for August) deposits.
If your bank posts early, your visible dates may shift slightly (but they’ll still correspond to those VA pay dates). VA Claims Insider
This “double month” is separate from SSI rules (some SSI recipients also see two payments in August 2025, but that’s a Social Security schedule, not VA). NerdWallet
Example budgets (pick one)
A. Stability plan
Aug 1 deposit: Cover September rent + utilities.
Aug 29 deposit: Debt payment + groceries + set aside $200 emergency fund.
B. Catch-up plan
Aug 1: Past-due bills to stop late fees.
Aug 29: Minimums on all debts + extra toward the highest APR card.
C. Growth plan
Aug 1: 1 month emergency fund.
Aug 29: Health/dental, vehicle maintenance, and winter prep.
FAQs
Is this a bonus or 13th payment?
No—just a timing shift. You still receive 12 months of benefits, with two landing in August this year. Military.com
Will September have a payment on the 1st or 2nd?
No. The next VA payment after Aug 29 is Oct 1 (covering September benefits). Military.com
What if my payment doesn’t show up?
Verify your direct deposit details on VA.gov and with your bank; then contact VA if needed. (First confirm whether your bank uses early-release policies.)
Need one-on-one help?
Increase Your VA Benefits can review your rating, dependents, and evidence — and help you plan around this month’s timing shift so more of your compensation stays in your pocket.
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