Veterans' Services
The Veterans Service Officer (VSO) actively advocates on the Town/State level for veterans and their dependents. The VSO assists in applying for federal claims for Service-connected and Non-Service connected compensation, Health benefits and Prescription drugs, Business, education, and burial benefits, and assists in applying for benefits to qualifying Veterans and their families under Mass. General Laws Chapter 115.
Veterans Coffee Hour
Join Hanover Veterans every Thursday at 9:11 am at the weekly Veterans Coffee Hour. The coffee hour will be held at the Hanover Council on Aging, 665 Center Street, Hanover, MA 02339.
Services
- Assists in applying for federal claims for:
- Service-connected and non-service-connected compensation.
- Non-service connected pension if you are 70% disabled or more.
- Health benefits and Prescription drugs.
- Business, education, and burial benefits.
- Headstones and markers may be obtained through this office.
- Provide benefits to needy Veterans and families under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 115.
- Advise National Guard and Reserves as to Civil Rights.
Chapter 115 Benefits Eligibility Calculator
Find out your eligibility by visiting the Massachusetts Veteran Benefit Calculator website.
Follow Us
Staff Contacts:
Amanda Kinsherf
Jim Gambino, LADC II
Karen MacDonald, LICSW
Fax:
781-826-5950
Phone:
Office: 781-924-1913
Director of Community Services (Mobile): 617-827-5897
Hours of Operation:
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Wednesday: 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
- Friday: 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Address
Council on Aging
665 Center Street
Hanover, MA
02339
United States
See map: Google Maps