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Department of Veterans' Services
Data Current as of:  8/19/2015





Web Site:

www.mass.gov/veterans

Organization Chart

Mission:

The mission of the Department of Veterans' Services (DVS) is to act as the chief advocate for the nearly 400,000 Commonwealth veterans and their families. We do this by: helping veterans navigate available federal, state and local programs and benefits and other resources; serving as a clearinghouse of information for veterans and their families; coordinating veterans services across state agencies and local governments; developing innovative, flexible programming and outreach to address veterans' needs; providing individualized support and interventions where necessary; providing leadership and proactively responding to systematic issues and policies that impact veterans and their families; and providing a dignified resting place for fallen heroes.

Governing Laws:

Statutes

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

Regulations

108 CMR
Department of Veterans' Services