VA urges veterans to sign up for direct deposits

RBC I The Department of the Treasury announced a new rule that will extend the safety and convenience of electronic payments to millions of Americans and phase out paper checks for federal benefits by March 1, 2013. Officials at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) urge Veterans to sign up for electronic payment of their benefits.
“Receiving VA benefits electronically will increase the security, convenience and reliability of these vital payments,” said Secretary of Veterans…