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DVA Announces MyAccount Closure

DVA Announces 'MyAccount' To Close

The Department of Veterans Affairs has been working towards closing MyAccount for the last 12 months and has advised that MyAccount will be closed on 10 December 2021.

A number of  initiatives have been put in place to ensure all My Account holders are aware of the change and of any actions they may need to take.

Read full details on our Veterans’ New & Information page. DVA’s factsheet on the MyAccount changes is also below.

 

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