Department of Veterans' Services

Under Chapter 115 of Massachusetts General Laws (M.G.L. Ch. 115), the Commonwealth provides a uniform program of financial and medical assistance for indigent veterans and their dependents. Qualifying veterans and their dependents receive necessary financial assistance for food, shelter, clothing, housing supplies and medical care in accordance with a formula which takes into account the number of depenents and income from all sources. Eligible dependents of deceased veterans are provided with the same benefits as they would were the veteran still living.

The Springfield Department of Veterans Services can provide information about:

Annuities • Awards and Medals • Burial • Chapter 115 benefits • Education • Elder Services • Employment • Flags and Markers • Financial Assistance • Food • Graves Care • Housing • License Plates • Medical Assistance • Pensions • Pharmaceuticals • Real Estate Tax Exemption • Review of Discharge • Sales Tax Exemptions

The staff consists of:

Director of the Department of Veterans' Services
Joe DeCaro

Deputy Director of the Department of Veterans' Services
William St. Denis

Investigator
Victoria Forest

Investigator
Diana Razavi

Investigator
Brittney Spaulding

Administrative Assistant
Danielle Witherspoon