Mass Vets Advisor

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.

The VA has various insurance programs may be right for you as a Veteran, service member, spouse, or dependent child. Some of these options include: - Servicemembers' Group (SGLI) - Family Servicemembers' Group (FSGLI) - Traumatic Injury Protection (TSGLI) - Veterans' Group (VGLI) - Service-Disabled Veterans (S-DVI) - Veterans' Mortgage (VMLI) To learn more about which options you may qualify for or to file an extension, please visit the link to the VA insurance landing page above.

Veterans may eligible to receive assisted living, residential (live-in), or home health care through the VA. Find out how to access these long-term care services. To access these services, a veteran must: - be signed up for VA health care; - the VA concludes a veteran needs a specific service to help with your ongoing treatment & personal care; - The service (or space in the care setting) is available near them. To learn if you or a veteran you know qualifies & to apply, visit the link above.

VA pension benefits are available to some wartime Veterans & their survivors. To find out if you're eligible to apply, manage your benefits, or look for more information please visit the link above.