Veterans Veterans' Benefits

Effective Wednesday, October 6, 2021 Masks are required for all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, under the following circumstances:

In all publicly accessible indoor spaces (include, but not limited to food establishments, bars, houses of worship, gyms, salons, performance venues, retail establishments, and workplaces)
By all employees of food service establishments when serving customers, both indoors and out
Outdoor public events where a distance of 6ft between people cannot be maintained
Common areas and areas where a distance of 6ft cannot be maintained at sporting events

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Veteran Services agents assist veterans and their dependents in filing for all benefits to which they may be entitled including but not limited to:

Career Direction
CDBG Funds for COVID related Veteran death
Disability Compensation
Education Benefits
Federal Burial Benefits
HUD-VASH Program
Holyoke Soldiers' Home
Medical Reimbursements
Military Service Record Retrieval
Property Tax Abatement Disabled Veterans
State Annuity
State Burial Benefits
Survivor Benefits
VA Heathcare
VA Home Loans
Veteran ID Card
Veteran Pension
Veteran State Bonuses
Widow’s Pension

In addition to filing claims, our agents assist veterans and their dependents by providing information and referral where needed to help navigate the complex federal government system. Assistance is also provided for shelter and subsistence for homeless veterans.