Veterans in Massachusetts are eligible for the same VA disability compensation as veterans in any other state. However, each state offers some of its own unique benefits for veterans who are considered disabled by the VA. Below you will find a list of Massachusetts disabled veteran benefits.
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In this article about Massachusetts disabled veteran benefits:
- Massachusetts veteran property tax benefits
- Massachusetts veteran income tax benefits
- Massachusetts veteran vehicle benefits
- Massachusetts veteran education benefits
- Massachusetts veteran hunting and fishing licenses
- Other veteran benefits in Massachusetts
- VA facilities in Massachusetts
- Massachusetts military bases with toxic exposure
- Woods & Woods: Massachusetts VA disability appeal lawyers
- Frequently asked questions
Massachusetts veteran property tax benefits
Many municipalities in Massachusetts offer a property tax exemption between $400 and $1,500 to veterans and their surviving spouses. Exact amounts are determined based on disability level and type, honors and awards from service, or POW status. Full eligibility criteria is broken down here.
A complete property tax exemption is available to veterans who are paraplegic or have a 100% VA disability rating for blindness, as well as qualifying surviving spouses and parents.
Massachusetts veteran income tax benefits
Military disability retirement pay received as a pension, annuity, or an allowance for service-connected injury or illness resulting is not considered part of taxable income in Massachusetts. Military retired pay is also not taxed by the state.
Massachusetts veteran vehicle benefits
Disabled veteran plates are available for veterans with a 60% VA rating or higher. Veterans with a disabled veteran or Purple Heart plate do not have to pay for parking at Massachusetts state parks.
Standard veteran plates are available for any honorably discharged veteran who meets service length requirements.
Veterans with a 100% VA disability rating or who receive TDIU may be exempt from paying most license and registration fees under the Massachusetts HERO Act. They can also qualify for an excise sales tax exemption on their personal vehicle.
Honorably discharged veterans may also be able to get a veteran designation on their license, making it easier to access discounts.
Massachusetts veteran education benefits
Veterans may qualify for a Massachusetts Categorical Tuition Waiver, which can cover college tuition for students in need of financial assistance.
As space allows, veterans may receive tuition assistance for any state-supported undergraduate course or certificate program offered by a public college or university.
Public Service Scholarship Programs are also available to surviving children living in Massachusetts whose parent was a POW or who was killed or went missing in action. For children of veterans who died in the Global War on Terror, there is also the Massachusetts Soldiers Legacy Fund.
Massachusetts veteran hunting and fishing licenses
Veterans and nonveterans alike who are paraplegic, blind, or have an intellectual disability qualify for a free hunting and freshwater fishing license in Massachusetts.
Other veteran benefits in Massachusetts
Chapter 115 benefits, also called the Safety Net Program, can help Massachusetts veterans who need financial assistance for things like food, shelter, clothing, and fuel. This benefit can also cover medical care as well as outpatient psychiatric, substance use disorder, other mental health care, and prescriptions.
Veterans, especially those with service-connected disabilities, and their families can receive preference in Massachusetts when applying for public housing.
You can learn more about Massachusetts disabled veteran benefits on the state government’s website.
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VA facilities in Massachusetts
We share more about where to find VA facilities in Massachusetts including regional offices, medical facilities, and VA cemeteries.
VA regional office in Massachusetts
Each state has at least one VA regional office (VARO) that provides in-person services to help veterans with VA benefits and claims. Offices also offer information about veteran medical help, education and career counseling, memorial benefits, aid for homeless veterans, and more. Below is the Massachusetts VARO.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Boston VA Regional Benefit Office | 15 Sudbury Street JFK Federal Building Boston, MA, 02203 View on Google Maps |
VA medical facilities in Massachusetts
VA medical facilities offer medical information and assistance for veterans. Vets may also receive their compensation and pension (C&P) exam at many of these facilities. The VA uses the information gathered at a C&P exam to determine how severe a veteran’s condition is and whether it is service connected. Below is a list of VA medical facilities in Massachusetts.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans' Hospital | 200 Springs Road Bedford, MA, 01730-1114 View on Google Maps |
| Lynn VA Clinic | 225 Boston Street Suite 107 Lynn, MA, 01904-3123 View on Google Maps |
| Haverhill VA Clinic | 209 Summer Street Haverhill, MA, 01830-6315 View on Google Maps |
| Gloucester VA Clinic | 199 Main Street Gloucester, MA, 01930-6029 View on Google Maps |
| Jamaica Plain VA Medical Center | 150 South Huntington Avenue Boston, MA, 02130-4817 View on Google Maps |
| West Roxbury VA Medical Center | 1400 VFW Parkway West Roxbury, MA, 02132-4927 View on Google Maps |
| Brockton VA Medical Center | 940 Belmont Street Brockton, MA, 02301-5596 View on Google Maps |
| Lowell VA Clinic | 130 Marshall Road Lowell, MA, 01852-5130 View on Google Maps |
| Framingham VA Clinic | 61 Lincoln Street Suite 112 Framingham, MA, 01702-8264 View on Google Maps |
| Quincy VA Clinic | 110 West Squantam Street Quincy, MA, 02171-2122 View on Google Maps |
| Plymouth VA Clinic | 116 Long Pond Road Plymouth, MA, 02360-2663 View on Google Maps |
| Bedford VA Clinic | 200 Springs Road Building 2 and 78 Bedford, MA, 01730-1114 View on Google Maps |
| Edward P. Boland Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center | 421 North Main Street Leeds, MA, 01053-9764 View on Google Maps |
| Springfield VA Clinic | 25 Bond Street Springfield, MA, 01104-3401 View on Google Maps |
| Pittsfield VA Clinic | 78 Center Street Silvio Conte Building 2nd Floor Pittsfield, MA, 01201-5692 View on Google Maps |
| Greenfield VA Clinic | 143 Munson Street Greenfield, MA, 01301-9694 View on Google Maps |
| Worcester VA Clinic | 403 Belmont Street 1st Floor Worcester, MA, 01604-1020 View on Google Maps |
| Fitchburg VA Clinic | 881 Main Street Philip J. Philbin Federal Building Fitchburg, MA, 01420-3008 View on Google Maps |
| Plantation Street VA Clinic | 377 Plantation Street Biotech Building 4 Worcester, MA, 01605-2300 View on Google Maps |
| New Bedford VA Clinic | 175 Elm Street New Bedford, MA, 02740-6006 View on Google Maps |
| Hyannis VA Clinic | 233 Stevens Street Hyannis, MA, 02601-3766 View on Google Maps |
Vet Centers in Massachusetts
Vet Centers provide veterans with counseling and referral services, many of which are community-based. These centers also offer services for family members of veterans.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Boston Vet Center | 7 Drydock Avenue Suite 2070 Boston, MA, 02210-2303 View on Google Maps |
| Springfield, MA Vet Center | 95A Ashley Avenue Suite A West Springfield, MA, 01089-1352 View on Google Maps |
| Brockton Vet Center | 1 Pearl Street Suite 2300 Brockton, MA, 02301-5400 View on Google Maps |
| Lowell Vet Center | 10 George Street Lowell, MA, 01852-2241 View on Google Maps |
| Worcester Vet Center | 255 Park Avenue Suite 900 Worcester, MA, 01609 View on Google Maps |
| New Bedford Vet Center | 73 Huttleston Avenue Unit 2 Fairhaven, MA, 02719-3156 View on Google Maps |
| Cape Cod Vet Center | 474 West Main Street Hyannis, MA, 02601-3653 View on Google Maps |
VA cemeteries in Massachusetts
VA cemeteries can be found all over the U.S. and are dedicated resting places for those who honorably served their country. Veterans or families can make arrangements to be laid to rest in a VA cemetery. Qualifying spouses of veterans may also be eligible. You can find eligibility requirements for VA cemeteries here. Below is a list of VA cemeteries in Massachusetts.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Woodlawn Cemetery Soldiers' Lot | 26 Harvard Rd Ayer, MA, 01432 View on Google Maps |
| Massachusetts National Cemetery | Off Connery Ave Bourne, MA, 02532 View on Google Maps |
| Fort Devens Post Cemetery | 35 Patton Road Devens, MA, 01434 View on Google Maps |
| Massachusetts State Veterans Cemetery – Agawam | 1390 Main St Agawam, MA, 01001 View on Google Maps |
| Massachusetts State Veterans Cemetery – Winchendon | 111 Glenallen St Winchendon, MA, 01475 View on Google Maps |
Massachusetts military bases with toxic exposure
Dangerous toxins have been found in the groundwater and soil at various military bases in Massachusetts such as Fort Devens and Hanscom Air Force Base.
Veterans who were subject to toxic exposure at a Massachusetts military installation and later developed health complications may be eligible for VA disability benefits. Below is a list of Massachusetts military bases that have been affected by toxic exposure.
For more information about toxins at Massachusetts military bases and how exposure may affect your health, check out our Military Bases Toxic Exposure Map.
Woods & Woods: Massachusetts VA disability appeal lawyers
Woods & Woods is an accredited VA disability law firm that serves veterans nationwide. Our team of VA disability lawyers serve Massachusetts from Boston to Springfield and everywhere in between. We have helped tens of thousands of veterans across the U.S. fight the VA for the full benefits they deserve, including countless veterans in Massachusetts.
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Frequently asked questions
Due to the nature of VA law, most VA disability appeal lawyers can work with veterans nationwide. The accredited lawyers at Woods & Woods work with veterans in all U.S. states and territories, including Massachusetts.
Benefits available to qualifying 100% disabled veterans in Massachusetts include:
Full property tax exemption if blind or paraplegic
Exempt from most license and registration fees
Exempt from excise taxes on a personal vehicle
A variety of other benefits are also available to veterans in Massachusetts with low
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