Contact Info
Veterans' Services
37 Main Street
Charlton, MA 01507
P: 508-248-2244
F: 508-248-2066
Email
Office Hours
Mon, Wed, Thu
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Every other Tue
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Every other Tue
(Selectmen's mtg night)
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Meetings
N/A
Veterans' Services Directory
Staff
Jeanette Casey
Agent
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Veterans' Services
To help Veterans to receive benefits they have earned.
VETERANS - VETERANS WIDOWS - DEPENDENTS
VETERANS BENEFITS
M.G.L. 115, AS AMENDED
YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO:
- File a written application for veteran's benefits at any time.
You can insist upon this right, even if told that you are ineligible.
108 CMR: 4.02 (1)
- Get help from your veterans agent in completing your application.
- Receive a full explanation of the services and benefits available under M.G.L. Chapter 115, as well as other available benefits.
108 CMR: 4.01 (2)
- Receive a written notice and explanation of the approval or denial of your application for benefits.
108 CMR: 10.90 (25), 108 CMR: 8.022 (1)
- Be treated with dignity and respect, and to receive accurate,
courteous, and timely service.
108 CMR: 4.01 (1)
- Appeal and request a hearing if you disagree with any action
taken on your case.
CMR: 8.12 (1)
- Expect confidentiality; personal information will not be collected or used except for the purpose of determining your eligibility for benefits.
CMR: 4.01 (1)
- Receive fair and equal treatment without regard to sex, race, religion, or handicap.
No Veterans' Agent or Director of Veterans' services has the right to perfunctorily
assign your request for assistance to welfare. You have the right
to request that your application for assistance be taken and processed!
If your Veterans' Agent or Director of Veterans' Services refuses
to accept an application from you, contact our Service Office at (617)
565-2595. Most Veterans' Agents and Directors of Veterans' services
adhere to the provisions of M.G.L. Chap 15.
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