According to many news sites the shutdown will not affect military VA pay for the month of October, but will extend into November if the standstill lasts more than two to three weeks.
However, Obama has claimed he will sign a last-minute bill authorizing
paychecks for troops and some Defense Department workers and contractors
if the government shuts down.
It has yet to be verified if Obama has indeed signed the bill which the
House-passed, ensuring the military is paid.
