Massachusetts Department of Veterans' Services - Legal Programs
The Massachusetts Department of Veterans' Services administers Massachusetts-specific veteran legal programs and benefits and connects veterans with accredited service officers, state benefits, and local resources.
Eligibility (general guidance)
Open to Massachusetts veterans seeking discharge upgrades, military records, or reviews of a VA decision. Confirm specific requirements on the official site or with an accredited Veterans Service Officer.
How to reach them
- Call the VA Benefits Hotline at 1-800-827-1000Can point you to records requests and discharge-review resources.
- Serves all of Massachusetts
Next step
See every Massachusetts program for this need, how they fit together, and what to try first.
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Source: Massachusetts Department of Veterans' Services, the official Massachusetts state veterans agency. Details can change; confirm directly with the program.
View source page (www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-department-of-veterans-services)
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