The American Legion has a list of services for Veterans that are affected by the government shutdown Some programs immediately impacted by the shutdown: • VBA will not be able to continue overtime for claims processors • VBA Regional Offices public contact services will not be available • No decisions on claims appeals or motions will be issued by the Board of Veterans Appeals • Freedom of Information Act queries will not be processed • Privacy Act requests will not be processed • VA’s website will be updated intermittently • Recruiting and hiring of veteran job applicants will cease with the exception of the Veterans Health Administration • Interments at national cemeteries will be conducted on a reduced schedule • VA secretary correspondence with veterans and veterans service organizations suspended For the complete list with links to the VA guide, go here.
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