State and Federal Veterans' Training -- BBT
Date:
Materials from the April 19, 2023 veterans' benefits training, presented as part of the MLRI/MCLE Basic Benefits Training Series.
Powerpoint Slides
- The Transition to Civilian Status and a General Overview of Veterans Benefits (PDF of Powerpoint Slides)
- Federal Veterans' Benefits Overview (PDF of Powerpoint Slides)
- VA Healthcare Benefits (PDF of Powerpoint Slides)
- M.G.L. c. 115 Mass. Veterans' Services Benefits (PDF of Powerpoint Slides)
- Character of Discharge and Access to Veterans Services (PDF of Powerpoint Slides)
Statutes and Regulations
- MGL Chapter 115 Veteran's Benefits (link)
- MGL Chapter 115 Section 3B, Section 6B (link)
- MGL Chapter 4, Section 7, Clause Forty-Third - Definitions of statutory terms (link)
- Regulations: Department of Veteran's Services -- Title 108 CMR Ch. 2.00-10.00 (link)
- Anti-garnishment Statute (pdf)
- Maintenance and Operation of Project; Rentals; Tenant Selection; Eligibility for Continued Occupancy; Hearings; Waiver
Forms, Charts and Other Materials
- Applications for VA Benefits (link)
- Definition of Massachusetts Veteran (PDF)
- Poverty Guidelines
- Compliance Letter (PDF)
- Small Town Eligibility Flyer (PDF)
- Sample Notice of VA Benefits Determination (pdf)
- Application for Disability Compensation (Form 21-526EZ) (link)
- Application for Pension (Form 21-527EZ) (link)
- Application for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (link)
- How to Obtain VA Claims Records (link)
- How to Obtain VA Medical Records (link)
- VA Notice of Disagreement Form (link)
- Notice to Survivor of Evidence Necessary to Substantiate a Claim for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation, Survivors Pension, and/or Accrued Benefits (21P-534EZ) (pdf)(link)
- General information about the Fully Developed Claim (FDC) Program (link)
- Form Authorization and Consent to Release Information to the VA (link)
- Sample Ch. 115 Benefits Notice of Action or Intent
- VA Form 9 to Appeal to Board of Veterans' Appeals (link)
- VA Guide: Submitting Overpayment Waiver Request (link)
- VA Guide: Submitting Overpayment Compromise Offer (link)
- Other Than Honorable Discharges and VA Healthcare (link)
- VA Compensation Benefits Rate Table (link)
- VA Pension Benefits Rate Table (link)
- VA Survivor Pension Rates (link)
- Potential Sources of Income Chart (pdf) (or Excel)
- VA Claims Records Release Form (Form 3288) (link)
- VA Medical Records Release Form (Form 10-5345) (link)
- VA Request for Own Health Information (Form 10-5345a) (link)
- VA Claims Representative Appointment Form (Form 21-22a) (link)
- VA Financial Status Report (Form 5655) (link)
- Application for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (link)
- Claim Form for Combat-Related Special Compensation (link)
- Application for VA Health Benefits (Form 10-10EZ) (link)
- Application for Review of Discharge (PDF)
- Application for Correction of Military Record (PDF)
- Sample Military Discharge Papers (Form DD214 and NGB22) (pdf)
- LSC Ch. 115 Self-Help Guide
- Desktop Budget Chart - July 2022- June 2023 (pdf)
- VA Copayment Rates (pdf)
- VA Appeals Factsheet (pdf)
- Community Care Quick Start Guide (pdf)
- Decision Review Request (BVA NOD VA10182) (pdf)
- Decision Review Request Higher Level Review (VBA-20-0996) (pdf)
- Decision Review Request Supplemental Claim (VBA-20-0995) (pdf)
- Explanation of Review Options (VBA-20-0998) (pdf)
- MassVetBen Calculator Flyer (pdf)
- Sample DOR Payment Agreement (pdf)
- VS 1 Document (pdf)
- DVS Advisory Letter #21-001 Heating Assistance Program (pdf)
- DVS Directive June 4, 2021- Maximum Asset Allowance Table (pdf)
- Central Hampshire Veteran Services Outreach Letter (pdf)