Article Title: Does a government shutdown affect VA disability pay?
Article Excerpt: "... At the VA, medical centers stay open because Congress approves funding for them a year in advance specifically to avoid any disruptions caused by shutdowns or stopgap spending bills.
Disability and education benefits for veterans would also continue, as would interments at VA cemeteries. Suicide prevention programs, homelessness programs, the Veterans Crisis Line and caregiver support can also operate during a shutdown, according to the VA's most recent shutdown guidance. ..."
Reference Source: www.military.com
