Web Site:

www.mass.gov/veterans

Organization Chart

Mission:

The mission of the Department of Veterans' Services (DVS) is to be the leading advocate for more than a half-million veterans of the Commonwealth and their families and survivors. DVS establishes policy, proposes legislation, ensures adequate funding for veterans programs, and represents the interests of veterans in matters coming before the General Court. In addition, DVS represents all state agencies and individual veterans before the federal Department of Veterans Affairs in securing federal compensation and other benefits that might be available.

Governing Laws:

Statutes

MGL C. 115 S. 1-15
Veterans' Benefits

Regulations

108 CMR
Veterans' Benefits