A group of SSDI beneficiaries in the United States will soon receive a new payment before March concludes. However, they are not the only ones anticipating a check; the VA Disability Benefit is also approaching, potentially extending to qualified residents. This means we can mark our calendars for the day we will receive our retirement benefits, regardless of whether they come from SSDI or VA Disability. It’s important to note that while one of these payments is scheduled for April of this year, the other is tied to the payment set for March 2025.
Upcoming Payment Dates for SSDI and VA Beneficiaries
American citizens will be receiving the new SSDI payment shortly. The final retirement payment for March is set to be distributed by the Social Security Administration within this week. This payment will only be accessible to a specific group, as it will be issued by the administration on March 26. To qualify for this SSDI check, two conditions must be satisfied. First, you need to have received payments since May 1997. The second requirement is that your birthday falls between the 21st and 31st of any month. While both conditions need to be met, it’s worth mentioning that you don’t need to currently receive SSDI benefits, as other retirees who meet these criteria can also claim the check.
This means that we remain eligible to receive the retirement payment if we qualify based on age or other reasons. Since SSDI and this particular payment are two separate benefits, they are disbursed on different days. Generally, the payment for this benefit is disbursed on the first day of the following month. Thus, it is possible that the payment could occur on April 1, 2025. Moreover, beneficiaries of this benefit are set to receive their payment on that date due to no exclusions this month. It’s crucial to remember that the payment scheduled for April 1 actually pertains to March. Therefore, we are referring to the March VA Disability benefit check, not the one for April. Similarly, the SSDI payment for March 26 falls within the same month.
Who is Eligible for SSDI Benefits This Month?
The federal program known as SSDI provides monthly compensation to those who have worked and contributed to Social Security taxes but can no longer continue working due to a disability. To qualify, individuals must fulfill the following criteria:
- Job History: Accumulate sufficient work credits. These credits are earned by working and paying into Social Security; the required amount fluctuates based on the applicant’s age.
- Medical Condition: Have a disability recognized by the SSA that prevents you from performing any substantial work, expected to be terminal or last for at least a year.
Additionally, some members of a disabled person’s household, such as dependent children or spouses, may also qualify for benefits. The dates on which the SSA disburses SSDI benefits each month are determined by the beneficiary’s birthdate. In this instance, aid will be provided to recipients born between the 21st and 31st of any month on March 26.
Eligibility for VA Benefits in the US
To be eligible for veterans’ benefits, individuals must be veterans, meet specific active service criteria, and have a discharge status other than dishonorable. Generally, reserve and guard personnel are not eligible, except in certain cases. Below is a more detailed overview of the primary eligibility requirements for VA benefits:
- Must meet the definition of a veteran or be recognized as one.
- Must satisfy the active duty requirements.
- Must meet the minimum length of active service criteria.
- Service-connected disabilities cannot result from willful misconduct.
- Pension benefits are not granted if the discharge was due to intentional misconduct.
- Must have received a discharge status other than dishonorable.
