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About The Calculator
The Massachusetts Veterans Benefits Calculator helps Massachusetts residents who have served in the military – quickly and easily determine if they may be eligible for financial assistance through a state program known as Chapter 115 benefits. By completing this calculator, low-income veterans, along with their dependents and survivors, can find out if they qualify for monthly cash assistance and get information on these benefits earned through their service.
Chapter 115
The Chapter 115 benefits program provides cash assistance based on need. Payments may be one-time or ongoing. Chapter 115 is a program of the Massachusetts Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS) in partnership with Veteran’s Service Officers (VSOs) in every town across the state.
For more information about Chapter 115, contact your town’s VSO or call the MA Dept. of Veterans’ Services at 617-210-5480.
Get the Self-Help Guide
The Mass Veteran Benefit Calculator was developed by the Veterans Legal Clinic at the Legal Services Center of Harvard Law School, a nonprofit organization.
View and download our Self-Help Guide to Chapter 115 benefits to get more detailed information.
More Questions?
If you have any questions about the Mass Veteran Benefit Calculator, please reach out to massvetben@law.harvard.edu.
