This training is for legal services advocates, lawyers in private practice, social and health services workers, veterans lay advocates, legislative aides, and anyone else who wants to learn about the basics of state and federal veterans benefits. The training covers state veterans benefits under M.G.L. c. 115 (administered by the Massachusetts Department of Veterans' Services), and federal benefits for service-connected disability compensation and non-service connected pensions (administeredby the U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs). Thesession covers the basic application process, eligibility rules for veterans (military discharge status, financial eligibility, disqualifying conditions, refund status), and the disability requirements for benefits. It also covers the basics of filing an appeal. Participants receive detailed materials.

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