Mass Vets Advisor

There area a wide variety of benefits available to servicemembers: - Annuity for Certain Surviving Spouses - Death Gratuity - Former Spouse Protection Act (FSPA) - New Retired Benefits Program - Savings Deposit Program (SDP) - Separation Pay - Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) - Servicemembers Group Life Insurance (SGLI) - Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) - Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) - Unemployment Compensation for Ex-servicemembers (UCX) For more info on these benefits visit the link above.

The Defense Department (DoD) recognizes the service & sacrifice of our military families. The DoD dedicates resources, services, policies, & programs to support the more than 2 million uniformed service members & 2.6 million family members across the globe. Some area of support include resources for: - Parents - Spouses - Children - Moving/Deployments - Education - Finance - Health & Wellness To learn more about some of the resources available please visit the link above.

The VA carries out memorial services at national cemeteries with dignity & respect to veterans & their families. Military funeral honors include but are not limited to: - the playing of “Taps” - a rifle detail - a color guard - uniformed service members who present the burial flag. To learn more about military funeral honors & how to properly pay respect, please visit the link above.

Military Money Matters provides free resources to service members, veterans, & their families. Some resources include: - personal finance - education - business assistance - military transitionary assistance - VA loans - & more Visit the link above to learn more about these resources or to subscribe to the blog. You can also connect to the Military Money Matters admin by emailing: Jonathan.leesc@gmail.com

MOAA is the nation's largest & most influential association of military officers that speaks for a strong national defense & representing the interests of military officers at every stage of their careers. MOAA is a leading voice on compensation & benefit matters for all members of the military community, providing expert advice & guidance to our members. To learn more about MOAA or join please visit the link above. For any questions you can also: Call: (800) 234-6622 Email: msc@moaa.org

A Department of Defense (DoD) sponsored resource site, Military One Source is your 24/7 gateway to trusted information, resources, & confidential help for servicemembers, veterans, & their loved ones. The purpose of the site is to give service military families the tools they need to stay well & thrive. Visit the link above to find out about the great benefits & opportunities available to you in one convenient location.

The Military Order of the Purple Heart proudly serves our country by helping America’s active duty, veterans, her families, & those who have borne the burden of battle. Some programs provided by the organization include: - Homeless Veterans - Suicide Awareness - Legislative - Software Development Training - Youth, & more To find a local chapter near you please visit: https://www.purpleheart.org/findachapter For any questions you can: Call: (888) 668-2656 Email: membership@purpleheart.org

In 1973, a fire at the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) in St. Louis, Missouri, destroyed the records held for Veterans who were discharged from the Army & Air Force during certain periods of time. Find out if your records may have been destroyed in this fire, & how to reconstruct your records to support a VA disability compensation claim by visiting the link above.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) provides clear guidance regarding how your military services relates to social security. To learn about your benefits please visit the link above or visit SSA.gov for more info. To contact the SSA with any questions you have: 1-800-772-1213

VA Boston Healthcare System is committed to providing timely access to state-of-the-art health care services for Military Sexual Trauma (MST) survivors. To make an appointment or view VA health services, please visit the link above. To call individual medical centers: - Brockton VA: 508-583-4500 - Jamaica Plain VA: 617-232-9500 - West Roxbury VA : 617-323-7700