VA benefit payments for February 2026 will be deposited on Feb. 27.

The Department of Veterans Affairs will deposit February 2026 disability payments on Friday, Feb. 27; about 6.5 million veterans received tax-free VA disability compensation as of 2024.

Monthly VA disability payments for February 2026 are scheduled to be deposited on Friday, February 27. These payments are a routine source of financial support for veterans and certain surviving family members. About 6.5 million veterans across the U.S. collected tax-free disability compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs as of 2024. Eligibility and payment amounts are tied to service-connected medical conditions and assigned disability ratings. Key details: - The VA will deposit February 2026 disability payments on Friday, Feb. 27. - About 6.5 million veterans across the U.S. received tax-free disability compensation as of 2024. - Eligible conditions include physical injuries (for example, spinal disorders, lung disease, hearing loss, scarring), illnesses linked to toxic exposures, and mental or neurological conditions such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, traumatic brain injury, and conditions resulting from military sexual trauma. - Disability ratings are set in 10-point steps beginning at 10%, and combined ratings determine the final payment amount when multiple conditions apply. - Base monthly payments cited include $175.51 for a 10% rating and $346.95 for a 20% rating; the article lists a highest standard payment of $4,544.23 for a 100% rating with a spouse, one child, and two dependent parents. - Other VA payment programs are paid on the same monthly timetable. Summary: Monthly disability payments provide recurring financial support for millions of veterans and eligible survivors, and the February 2026 deposits are scheduled for Feb. 27. Payment amounts vary by assigned disability rating and qualifying dependents, and subsequent payments follow the VA's standard monthly schedule.