See How Veterans Services Might Be Affected By Government Shutdown

OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — The potential government shutdown would affect a variety of services provided by the federal government, including services to veterans.

The Veterans Administration issued information on what services will be available and what will be closed if the shutdown happens.

VETERANS SERVICES NOT IMPACTED:

• VA medical centers, outpatient clinics, and veterans centers will be open.
• VA benefits will continue to be processed and delivered, including compensation, pension, education, and housing benefits.
• Burials will continue at VA national cemeteries. Applications for headstones, markers, and burial benefits processing will continue.
• The Board of Veterans’ Appeals will continue decisions on veterans' cases.
• VA Contact Centers (1-800-MyVA411) and the Veterans Crisis Line (Dial 988, Press 1) are open 24/7.

VETERANS SERVICES IMPACTED:

• VA will not provide veteran career counseling or transition assistance program activities.
• The GI Bill Hotline will be closed.
• VA benefits regional offices will be closed.
• VA will cease public affairs and outreach to veterans.
• VA will not permanently place headstones or maintain the grounds at VA national cemeteries.
• VA will not process applications for pre-need burials.
• VA will not print new presidential memorial certificates.

Veterans Field Guide to Government Shutdown

Veterans can download and print a guide to the services that will and will not be available.

In the event of a prolonged shutdown, VA will continue to review and update its plan in conjunction with the applicable legal requirements and circumstances. Please visit www.VA.gov for updated information.