In response to the coronavirus pandemic, the President has promised to extend the deadlines for veterans’ disability benefits and postpone debt collections.
According to an article published by Stars and Stripes, “President Donald Trump promised the Department of Veterans Affairs would extend veterans’ deadlines for disability benefits and postpone any debt collections as the country grapples with the coronavirus pandemic. Trump made the vow during a briefing at the White House on Thursday evening. The extension is an effort to lessen the financial effects of the pandemic on veterans. “We take very good care of our veterans,” Trump said. “At my direction, Secretary (Robert) Wilkie will use any authority at his disposal to extend deadlines for benefits and postpone debt collections.” The announcement came after Sens. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., and Jon Tester, D-Mont., urged Wilkie this week to waive veterans’ filing deadlines that – if not met – could result in loss of VA benefits.”
Senators of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee reinforced that veterans are amongst the most vulnerable of the population due to their age and underlying health conditions. All deadlines were requested to be delayed by 180 days.
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Relevant Pages: Veterans Disability