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VA Releases COVID-19 Response Plan
After OPM action, VA invites retired medical personnel back to work
VA national cemeteries adjusts operations in response to COVID-19
Veterans’ GI Bill benefits to continue during COVID-19 pandemic
VA publishes proposed regulations to improve the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers
VA releases updated DOD list identifying Agent Orange sites outside of Vietnam

VA Releases COVID-19 Response Plan

VA released a public COVID-19 Response Plan that it will be executing within medical facilities to protect Veterans, their families and staff.

Veterans can attend virtual events for National Vietnam War Veterans Day

National Vietnam War Veterans Day is March 29. Organizers canceled or postponed many events to slow the spread of COVID-19 through social distancing. Veterans are encouraged to stay connected and participate in virtual events.

Borne the Battle: Coronavirus updates 3/12-3/25

This Borne the Battle podcast features updates on resources for Veterans and VA's response to the Coronavirus, through March 25, 2020.

After OPM action, VA invites retired medical personnel back to work

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) approved a request from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), March 19, to waive a section of federal law that governs retired VA workers.

VA national cemeteries adjusts operations in response to COVID-19

All VA national cemeteries are open and will continue to provide interments for Veterans and eligible individuals. However, effective March 23 — as part of the agency’s response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) — committal services and the rendering of military funeral honors will discontinue until further notice.

Veterans’ GI Bill benefits to continue during COVID-19 pandemic

Student Veterans will continue to receive their GI Bill benefits under S. 3503, which President Trump signed into law March 21.

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