“The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced, March 3, a number of actions to provide Veterans with financial, benefits and claims help amid VA’s COVID-19 response.”
“’As all Americans come together to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, we want Veterans to be focused on their health and safety,’ said VA Secretary Robert Wilkie. ‘That’s why we’re taking action to give those with pending debts, claims and appeals greater flexibility during these challenging times.’”
“The financial relief actions include the following until further notice:
- Suspending all actions on Veteran debts under the jurisdiction of the Treasury Department.
- Suspending collection action or extending repayment terms on preexisting VA debts, as the Veteran prefers.”
“The benefits and claims relief actions include giving Veterans the option to submit their paperwork late for the following actions…” Read the full press release here.
Source: VA extends financial, benefits and claims relief to Veterans – April 3, 2020. VA.
