The American Legion: VA Regional Offices Shut Down

Government Shutdown Notification: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced it is placing more than 7,000 employees on furlough, effective Oct. 8, a move that will eliminate public access to all 56 of its Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) regional offices. As a result of the furloughs, VBA can no longer conduct personal interviews and hearings, process GI Bill benefits,… Read more