I have linked to the Updated Veterans Field Guide to Government Shutdown. In terms of disability compensation and pension payments, the Field Guide states, “Claims processing and payments in the compensation, pension, education, and vocational rehabilitation programs are anticipated to continue through late October. However, in the event of a prolonged shutdown, claims processing and payments in these programs would be suspended when available funding is exhausted.”
** A few veterans have informed me that USAA will offer interest free loans if, and I emphasize if, compensation and pension payments are interrupted. See USAA Blog. Other banking institutions have released similar information.**