Apply for a Vietnam Conflict, Korean War, World War II Veterans Bonus

This is a one-time bonus for servicemembers who were a resident in Massachusetts for at least six months immediately before entering the military, for honorably participating in the Vietnam Conflict, World War II, or Korean War. Most veterans may have been awarded this bonus at discharge. To verify you can contact the Veterans’ Bonus Division to confirm if you have applied in the past. To apply for the bonuses, your active service must fall between the designated eligibility dates for each bonus:

• Vietnam Conflict (July 1, 1958 to May 17, 1975)
• Korean War (June 25, 1950 to January 31, 1955)
• World War II (September 16, 1940 to July 25, 1947)

Click here to go to Eligibility Requirements and Payment Amounts

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You will need the following documents to apply:

1. Completed application (online or mail in application) 
2. Provide a copy of DD214 member 4 showing block 24 (character of service)
   1. Your discharge must be under honorable conditions.
   2. Active service shall not include active duty for training in the National Guard or Reserves
3. Document showing you were a resident in Massachusetts before entering the military, if available (high school diploma, W2, etc. dated prior to entering the military)
   1. If you do not have residency documentation our office can research on your behalf
   2. Out of state students that attended school in Massachusetts are not considered domicile in Massachusetts for the purpose of this bonus.
4. Submit online or mail application package to the address on the form

FOR DECEASED VETERANS:

The relatives of a deceased veteran may apply to receive the bonus the veteran would have received. Click here to go to the special process for deceased veterans.

If you have questions you may submit an online inquiry

Phone: (617)367-9333 ext: 859

Online Application Process

This bonus application is divided into four sections. This form allows for you, at the end of each section, to continue on to the next section (by clicking Next at the bottom of each page) or to save the application information entered and resume later (by clicking Save and Resume Later at the bottom of each page).

If you want to save a partial application to finish in the future, you must provide a valid email address. You will receive an email message containing a link to resume your application. Please note this link is valid for only 30 days; otherwise, you will need to start a new application.