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Information regarding recent amendments to federal and state legislation on employment rights and federal burial benefits is also offered.  \nI am particularly pleased to include information specifically for members of the Guard and Reserve.  \nThis guide provides references to appropriate agencies for information on eligibility and the application process as well as the responsibilities of local veterans’ agents who assist veterans with referral and emergency assistance.  \nI would like to express my appreciation to the state Department of Veterans’ Services for their continued assistance in helping us keep this guide up-to-date.  \nI hope veterans and their families find this booklet a useful source of information.  \nSincerely,  \nWilliam Francis Galvin  \nSecretary of the Commonwealth  \nWe at Citizens Information Service have made every effort to insure accuracy in the telephone numbers and websites listed in the Veterans’ Laws and Benefits book. However, changes do happen and a telephone number or website may no longer be accurate. We encourage citizens to let us know if/when a telephone number, or website is no longer in service or no longer accurate.  \nWilliam Francis Galvin  \nSecretary of the Commonwealth Citizen Information Service One Ashburton Place, Room 1611 Boston, Massachusetts 02108 Telephone: 617-727-7030  \nToll-free: 1-800-392-6090 (in Mass. only)  \nTTY: 617-878-3889  \nFax: 617-742-4528  \nE-mail: [cis@sec.state.ma.us](cis@sec.state.ma.us)  \n[Website: www.sec.state.ma.us/cis](Website: www.sec.state.ma.us/cis)  \nContents  \nDefinitions of Massachusetts Veterans .................................................................................................. 1  \nGuard members .......................................................................................................................... 1  \nReservists .................................................................................................................................... 1  \nMinimum service exception (for death or disability) ................................................................... 1  \nTraining duty exception .............................................................................................................. 1  \nMerchant Marine ........................................................................................................................ 1  \nEligible dependents ..................................................................................................................... 1  \nWho is not eligible? ....................................................................................................................2  \nChart of definitions.....................................................................................................................2  \nVeterans’ Bill of Rights ................................................................................................................3  \nGovernor’s Advisory Council on Veterans’ Services .....................................................................4  \nPublic Assistance ..................................................................................................................................4  \nChapter 115................................................................................................................................4  \nHistory of veterans’ benefits in Massachusetts .............................................................................4  \nMission ................","cbCaiqYcIlStSihE","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiqYcIlStSihE","pdf",1344329,64,"English","# Definitions of Massachusetts Veterans\n## Guard members\n## Reservists\n## Minimum service exception (for death or disability)\n## Training duty exception\n## Merchant Marine\n## Eligible dependents\n## Who is not eligible?\n# Veterans’ Bill of Rights\n# Public Assistance\n## Chapter 115\n# History of veterans’ benefits in Massachusetts\n# Education Benefits\n# Motor Vehicle Benefits\n# Property Tax Exemptions","[{\"question\":\"What benefits does this guide cover for Massachusetts veterans?\",\"answer\":\"It covers education, employment, housing, motor vehicles, property taxes, and medical assistance, along with related eligibility and application information.\"},{\"question\":\"Does the publication include changes to laws?\",\"answer\":\"Yes. It provides information about recent amendments to federal and state legislation on employment rights and federal burial benefits.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the guide help veterans with applications and eligibility?\",\"answer\":\"It provides references to appropriate agencies for eligibility and the application process and explains local veterans’ agents’ responsibilities for referral and emergency assistance.\"}]","Veterans’ Laws and Benefits - updated 6/14/2018 | PDF",1790335533,161]