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The Department of Veterans Affairs has taken two important steps to help veterans during the COVID pandemic: financial and housing for the homeless.

Debt Relief: The VA is extending financial debt relief through the end of the year. That’s going to be a big help to many of us who are struggling. If you are making payments, repayment is going to be more flexible. One step is that the VA is suspending the collection action or extending payment terms on existing debts.

If you have benefit debts, call the VA Debt Management Center at 1-800-827-0648 and ask for help.

If you have health care de...