A new disbursement of disability benefits from the Veterans Affairs (VA) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is scheduled for the coming days. While some SSDI recipients will receive their payment on March 26, VA beneficiaries will have to wait until April 1. In parallel, a new in-person identity verification requirement will come into effect in April, as announced by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
The next and last SSDI payment for March will be distributed on the 26th of this month, as confirmed by the Social Security Administration (SSA). Only beneficiaries with birthdays between the 21st and 31st of any month, and who began their collections after May 1997, are included in this group. Those who do not meet these criteria will receive their funds at later dates.
Maximum amounts of SSDI and VA benefits in 2025
In the case of VA disability benefits, it will be sent to recipients on April 1, the same date that Supplemental Security Income (SSI) beneficiaries receive their payments. This payment is part of the regular cycle, which is always made on the first business day of the following month. Unlike SSDI, there are no additional eligibility requirements beyond initial approval of the benefit. VA benefits are for veterans, dependents (spouses, children, etc.), survivors and parents of dependent veterans.
The maximum that a person who receives SSDI benefits, and meets the requirements requested by the SSA, is $4,018 per month. VA benefits vary widely depending on the type of benefit and the veteran’s individual situation, but VA.gov reports that the maximum is $3,831.30 per month, which depends on the number of dependents (including spouse), and whether or not the veteran supports his or her parents.
Changes to identity verification for social security
Starting in April, all Social Security beneficiaries, including SSDI, SSI and retirement recipients, will be required to verify their identity in person at SSA offices. The measure, promoted by DOGE under the Trump administration, seeks 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 allowed online authentication. Organizations like the AARP have expressed concern about the impact on older adults and rural residents, who could face logistical barriers to attending offices. Those who do not complete the in-person verification before the established deadline will have their payments suspended.
The DOGE, led by Donald Trump and overseen by Elon Musk, justified the change after identifying “payments in the name of deceased people” in recent audits. “Unverified accounts will be marked as inactive or fraudulent,” a statement said. The measure affects both new applicants and those who already receive benefits, without exceptions for age or geographic location.
