🇺🇲 VA Benefits During a Government Shutdown: What to Expect (AARP Article/Military)

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FROM THE ARTICLE.

Which programs and payments remain available for veterans?

By Aaron Kassraie, AARP. Published October 01, 2025.

The government shutdown that began Oct. 1 has stopped or slowed many federal services. What does it mean for former service members?

The good news is that most Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) programs will keep running, including health care and benefit payments. The VA estimates that about 97 percent of its roughly 460,000 employees are considered essential and will continue working. However, some services and support lines will be limited. Here’s what you need to know.

What happens to VA benefit payments?

Payments will not be interrupted. The VA says it will continue processing and delivering disability compensation, pensions, housing aid and education (GI Bill) benefits.

Claims and appeals will keep moving. The Board of Veterans’ Appeals will continue to issue decisions during the funding lapse.

While payments won’t stop, some were delayed during past shutdowns. If a payment doesn’t arrive on time, report it to the VA so it can track and resolve the issue. The Ask VA online service and MyVA411 hotline (800-698-2411) will remain operational.

USE LINK BELOW TO READ THE ARTICLE

https://www.aarp.org/veterans/government-shutdown-va-benefits-payments-services/

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[10/4/25] Any Military Folks out there?

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