Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reports that the ongoing U.S. government shutdown is affecting services for around 1 million veterans. While basic health care and benefits continue, many other services are paused. The shutdown is the longest in U.S. history, and political disagreements are preventing a resolution.
Key Facts
- The government shutdown has become the longest in U.S. history.
- Around 1 million veterans are experiencing service disruptions due to the shutdown.
- Core VA health care services are still running, but other programs are paused.
- More than 900,000 veterans cannot access the GI Bill Hotline.
- The Veteran Readiness and Employment program faces a backlog and service suspension.
- Transition services for over 16,000 service members are halted.
- 56 regional VA benefits offices are closed, along with the office in Manila.
- VA national cemeteries are not performing maintenance, though burials continue.
