The Office of the Veteran Advocate is an independent state agency tasked with ensuring veterans under the care of the Commonwealth receive dignified treatment and access to all available benefits and services. The OVA works collaboratively with its partners, providing policy recommendations and investigative oversight.
Office of the Veteran Advocate Links
Quick Links for MA Veterans
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Sharing of PII and PHI
NOTE: Please DO NOT send documentation including Personally Identifiable Information (PII) or Protected Health Information (PHI) to the office via email or through OVA's official social media channels until we contact you.
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Public Records Requests
Please send all public records requests to OVA@mass.gov.
Learn about the OVA
Our April 30th, 2025 webinar with the Massachusetts Municipal Association offers an introduction to the Office of the Veteran Advocate, discusses veteran services in the Commonwealth, and highlights ways the agency can be a resource to support municipalities. Webinar speakers include:
- (Ret.) Colonel Bob Notch, Veteran Advocate, Office of the Veteran Advocate
- Anthony Langone Jr., Communications Officer, Office of the Veteran Advocate
- Eric Segundo, Director of Veterans' Services, Town of Ludlow