Aid, Attendance & Housebound Benefits
Link: Veterans Affairs Website
| In some cases, a veteran or surviving spouse requires the aid of another person in order to perform his or her's activities of daily living, and/or is housebound due to their medical condition. The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs may issue an additional payment for those who meet set criteria. The benefit is contingent upon eligibility of the basic pension benefit. |
Chapter 115 Public Assistance
Link: Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Website
| Under Chapter 115 of Massachusetts General laws (M.G.L. c. 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. |
Disability Compensation
Link: Veterans Affairs Website
| The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs offers a tax-free benefit to veterans who currently have a disability that is the result of an injury, disease, or an event in military service. Applications and guidance are offered in the Lexington Veterans’ Services Department for those who are eligible. |
Pensions
Lexington, MA 02420
Link: Veterans Affairs Website
| Low-income wartime veterans may be eligible to receive a pension from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Eligibility is income-based, and veterans must be 65 years of age or older or be totally and permanently disabled. |
Veterans Affairs Boston Health Care System
Link: Veterans Affairs Website
| Veterans can receive health care services from a number of local VA Medical Facilities. Applications are filled out and sent to the desired facility’s eligibility office. Inpatient, outpatient, dental, pharmacy, prosthetics, women’s health services, and many others can be received through the VA Health Care System. |