Mass Vets Advisor

The VA encourages veterans to file their disability or increased compensation claims online. To learn more about the process & file today visit the link above. To learn about VA Disability Compensation: benefits.va.gov/compensation/ To talk to a local Veterans Services Officer (VSO) about filing a claim or for assistance: mass.gov/info-details/find-a-veterans-service-officer-near-you. To find/file in-person at a VA regional office near you: va.gov/find-locations/?facilityType=benefits.

If you have an illness caused by exposure to Agent Orange during military service, you may be eligible for disability compensation. Visit the link above to learn more. To learn about VA Disability Compensation: benefits.va.gov/compensation/ To talk to a local Veterans Services Officer about filing a claim or for assistance: mass.gov/info-details/find-a-veterans-service-officer-near-you. To find/file in-person at a VA regional office near you: va.gov/find-locations/?facilityType=benefits.

Veterans who may have been exposed to infectious diseases during military service may be eligible for free VA exams & healthcare. Visit the link above to learn more. To learn about VA Disability Compensation: benefits.va.gov/compensation/ To talk to a local Veterans Services Officer about filing a claim or for assistance: mass.gov/info-details/find-a-veterans-service-officer-near-you. Contact a local VA Environmental Health Coordinator: publichealth.va.gov/exposures/coordinators.asp

Veterans exposed to ionizing radiation during military service may be eligible for free VA exams & healthcare. Visit the link above to learn more. To learn about VA Disability Compensation: benefits.va.gov/compensation/ To talk to a local Veterans Services Officer about filing a claim or for assistance: mass.gov/info-details/find-a-veterans-service-officer-near-you. To find/file in-person at a VA regional office near you: va.gov/find-locations/?facilityType=benefits.

The VA's Fiduciary Program protects veterans & other beneficiaries who, due to injury, disease, or due to age, are unable to manage their financial affairs. The VA will only determine an individual to be unable to manage his or her financial affairs after receipt of medical documentation or if a court of competent jurisdiction has already made the determination. To learn more about applying for the program & to determine your eligibility please visit the link above.

The VA's Grant & Per Diem (GPD) Program is offered annually to fund community agencies providing services to Veterans experiencing homelessness. The purpose is to promote the development & provision of supportive housing &services with the goal of helping homeless Veterans achieve residential stability. To learn more about GPD, this year's grant awards list, & how your organization can apply, please visit the link above to the VA's GDP landing page.

The VA operates & manages various healthcare facilities across the Commonwealth for veterans to seek a variety of treatment options. To find a directory of all VA Healthcare Hospitals, Vet Centers, Outpatient, & Community Clinics, please visit the link above. Each link on the page will take you to that facilities landing page with contact information, available treatment options, & ways to make an appointment at each facility.

During enrollment in VA Health Care, each Veteran is assigned to a priority group. The VA uses these 8-priority groups to help balance demand for enrollment & properly allocate resources to each respective group. To learn about which group you fall into please visit the link above. To enroll in VA Health Care veterans can visit: http://www.va.gov/health

If you fall far behind on your mortgage payments, your mortgage servicer company can take your home to cover the money owed. This process is called foreclosure, & the VA has loan technicians to help you avoid foreclosure & keep your house. Visit the link above to find out what options you have available to you. To contact a loan technician for advice or options: - Call: (877) 827-3702 - Email: LGYLANational.VBACO@va.gov

VA helps Servicemembers, Veterans, & eligible surviving spouses become homeowners by providing a home loan guaranty benefit & other housing-related programs to help them buy, build, repair, retain, or adapt a home for their own personal occupancy. VA Home Loans are provided by private lenders, such as banks & mortgage companies. VA guarantees a portion of the loan, enabling the lender to offer more favorable terms. To learn more & begin the application process visit the link above.