Next Veterans Disability Pension payment
Monday, September 28
In 5 days
Near the end of each month, usually the second-last business day (occasionally the last business day). Use the published list. Canada.ca labels these dates 'Veteran Disability Pension'.
Plan ahead: the December 23 payment comes early, before the holidays, and the next one usually isn’t until late January. It has to last longer than usual.
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How much
| Disability Pension, 100% single rate (2026 (effective Jan 1)) | $3,513.48/mo |
|---|---|
| Pain and Suffering Compensation, maximum monthly (100%) (2026) | $1,419.82/mo |
| Additional Pain and Suffering Compensation, Grade 1 (2026) | $1,851.93/mo |
| Income Replacement Benefit, minimum guaranteed income (2026) | $60,002.64 |
VAC rates are indexed each January. Canadian Forces Income Support and War Veterans Allowance are adjusted quarterly (next: October 1, 2026).
Veterans Disability Pension payment dates 2026
- Jan 30 Fri
- Feb 26 Thu
- Mar 30 Mon
- Apr 29 Wed
- May 28 Thu
- Jun 29 Mon
- Jul 30 Thu
- Aug 28 Fri
- Sep 28 Mon
- Oct 29 Thu
- Nov 27 Fri
- Dec 23 Wed
My payment didn’t arrive — what do I do?
Call VAC at 1-866-522-2122 (TDD/TTY 1-833-921-0071), Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30 local time, or message through My VAC Account. Canada.ca's general guidance is to wait 5 to 10 business days.
Checked against official government sources today at 9:45 a.m. EDT (14 minutes ago) · Source: www.canada.ca, veterans.gc.ca
Who can get Veterans Disability Pension
Veterans, current CAF members, RCMP members and some survivors with a service-related illness or injury (disability benefits), or with reduced earning capacity from a health problem (Income Replacement Benefit).
How to get Veterans Disability Pension
Apply through My VAC Account or with paper forms. www.veterans.gc.ca
If your payment is late or missing
Call VAC at 1-866-522-2122 (TDD/TTY 1-833-921-0071), Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30 local time, or message through My VAC Account. Canada.ca's general guidance is to wait 5 to 10 business days.
What’s changing next
VAC rates are indexed each January. Canadian Forces Income Support and War Veterans Allowance are adjusted quarterly (next: October 1, 2026).
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