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Veterans' Services - Veterans' Rights - Massachusetts

Massachusetts Veterans have a right to:

·      File a written application for veterans' benefits at any time

·      Receive assistance from local veterans' agents in completing the application

·      Receive a full explanation of the services and benefits available under M.G.L. Ch. 115, as well as other available benefits

·      Receive a written notice and explanation of the approval or denial of application for benefits

·      Be treated with dignity and respect and to receive accurate, courteous, and timely service

·      Appeal and request a hearing regarding any action taken in a case

·      Expect confidentiality

·      Receive fair and equal treatment without regard to sex, race, religion, handicap, ethnicity, or national origin

·      Preference in public employment

Additional Information

Additional information on veterans’ rights is available through your local city or town Veterans' Agent or the Massachusetts Department of Veterans' Services (DVS).

Extensive information about Federal Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits is included in the WorkWORLD Help/Information system. See the topic Veterans Affairs (VA) Benefits - Overview for an introduction.

See also:

Veterans' Services - Eligible Veterans - Massachusetts

Veterans' Services - Outreach Center Program - Massachusetts

Veterans' Services - Women Veterans Network - Massachusetts

Veterans' Services - Employment Assistance Contact Information - Massachusetts

Veterans' Services - Local Veterans' Agents - Massachusetts

Veterans' Services - Overview - Massachusetts

Source

Information for this topic was drawn from:
http://www.sec.state.ma.us/cis/cisvet/vetbill.htm


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