Monthly Crossword Puzzle

2. A temporary governmental halt of most non-essential operations and furlough of many federal employees
3. Health care services provided by the VA to eligible veterans not affected by a government shutdown
7. The monthly payment for housing that varies by location and dependents: Basic Allowance for _____.
9. The process for a veteran to disagree with a VA decision and request a review not affected by a government shutdown.
11. One of the allowances received during a PCS: “_____ Allowance”.

1. The VA provides a _____ or marker at no cost for eligible Veterans’ graves.
4. These benefits can cover tuition, fees, housing, books, and supplies, and vary by program, such as the Post-9/11 GI Bill not affected by a government shutdown.
5. Monthly payment from the VA to veterans with disabilities not affected by a government shutdown.
6. These benefits help eligible veterans, service members, and surviving spouses buy, build, or improve a home, and also provide assistance for those who are homeless or have service-connected disabilities not affected by a government shutdown.
8. Eligible for burial in a VA national cemetery if the Veteran is eligible and family member is the ___ or surviving spouse.
10. A tax-free monthly benefit for low-income wartime veterans and their survivors who are not able to support themselves through their income not affected by a government shutdown.