A new disability benefit disbursement from the Veterans Administration (VA) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is scheduled in the coming days. While some SSDI recipients will receive their payments on March 26, VA beneficiaries must wait until April 1.
In parallel, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has announced that a new in-person identity verification requirement will take effect in April.
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has confirmed that the next and final SSDI payment for March will be distributed on March 26. This group includes only beneficiaries who have birthdays between the 21st and 31st of any month and began collecting after May 1997. Those who do not meet these requirements will receive their funds at a later date.
Maximum amounts of SSDI and VA benefits in 2025
VA disability benefits will be sent to recipients on April 1, the same day that SSI beneficiaries receive their payments. This payment is part of the regular cycle and is always due on the first business day of the following month.
Unlike SSDI, there are no additional eligibility requirements after the initial benefit approval. VA benefits are available to veterans, dependents (spouses, children, etc.), survivors, and parents of dependent veterans.
The maximum monthly benefit for a person receiving SSDI benefits and meeting the SSA’s requirements is $4,018. VA benefits vary greatly depending on the type of benefit and the veteran’s individual circumstances, but according to VA.gov, the maximum monthly benefit is $3,831.30, which is determined by the number of dependents (including spouse) and whether or not the veteran supports his or her parents.
Changes to identity verification for social security
Beginning in April, all Social Security beneficiaries, including SSDI, SSI, and retirement recipients, must verify their identity in person at SSA offices. The measure, promoted by DOGE during the Trump administration, aims to “strengthen oversight of federal spending and reduce fraud within the Social Security system,” according to official documents.
The standard replaces the previous process, which permitted online authentication. Organizations such as the AARP have expressed concern about the impact on older adults and rural residents, who may face logistical challenges in attending offices. Those who do not complete the in-person verification by the specified deadline will have their payments suspended.
The DOGE, led by Donald Trump and overseen by Elon Musk, justified the change by citing “payments in the name of deceased people” in recent audits. “Unverified accounts will be marked as inactive or fraudulent,” the statement read. The measure applies to both new applicants and those who already receive benefits, with no regard for age or geographic location.
