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Health Care Benefits
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Education
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Application
for VA Disability
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V.A. Home
Loan Guaranty
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Discharge
Up-Grades
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Death and
Burial Benefits
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Agent
Orange / Persian Gulf Information
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Employment
Resources
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Vocational
Rehabilitation for Disabled Veterans
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Mass.
Chapter 115 Benefits
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Military
Records
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Veterans
License Plate
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Community
Resources
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VA Health Care Benefits & Resources
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In October 1996, Congress passed Public Law 104-262, the
Veterans' Health Care Eligibility Reform Act of 1996. This legislation paved
the way for the creation of a Medical Benefits Package - a standard enhanced
health benefits plan generally available to all enrolled veterans. Like other
standard health care plans, the Medical Benefits Package emphasizes
preventive and primary care, offering a full range of outpatient and
inpatient services.
To enroll you must completeForm 10-10EZ : Application for Health Benefits
and send it along with a copy of the DD214 to
Veterans Northeast Outreach Center, Inc.
10 Reed Street
Haverhill, MA 01830
Bedford VA Medical Center
200 Springs Road
Bedford, MA. 01730
http://www.visn1.med.va.gov/bedford/default.htm
Haverhill VA Outpatient Clinic
108 Merrimack Street
Haverhill, MA. 01830
(978) 372-5207
http://www.visn1.med.va.gov/bedford/bedopc_hav.htm
Manchester VA Medical Center
718 Smyth Road
Manchester, N.H. 03104
(603) 624-4366
http://www.visn1.med.va.gov/manchester/default.htm
To locate other VA health facilities please use the
VHA FACILITY LOCATOR
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Employment Resources
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Mass. Dept. of Employment & Training
80 Merrimack Street
Haverhill, MA. 01830
(978) 374-4753
http://www.detma.org/
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Social
Security
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Social Security Administration
Haverhill office
367 Main Street
Haverhill, MA. 01830
(978) 374-1960
(1-800) 772-1213
http://www.ssa.gov/SSA_Home.html
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Education
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There are a variety of educational opportunities awaiting
Veterans who are interested in taking advantage of their Veterans benefits.
Programs such as the Vietnam Era G.I. Bill, VEAP (Veterans Educational
Assistance Program), Montgomery G.I. Bill, are available for active
duty and reserve Veterans. There are a number of
stipulations to these programs, and it is best for the Veteran to review
their options in person at the VNOC Outreach Center with a qualified staff
person. Additionally, staff at the Northern Essex Community College can also
be of assistance:
Northern Essex Community College
Elliott Way
Veterans Service Organization
(978) 556-3000
http://www.necc.mass.edu/financial/financial_vets.shtml
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Vocational Rehabilitation for Disabled Veterans
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To request vocational rehabilitation services through the V.A.
Veterans must be disabled 20% or higher to qualify. The following form must
be completed:
V.A. form 28-1900 “Application for Vocational
Rehabilitation”
Send along with a copy of DD 214 to:
Veterans Northeast Outreach Center, Inc.
10 Reed Street
Haverhill, MA 01830
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Application for VA Disability
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To apply for either service or non-service connected
disability through the Veterans Administration the following forms must be completed:
V.A. 21-526 “Application for
Compensation”
V.A. 21-22 “ Appointment of Veterans Service Organization as Claimant's Representative”
These forms along with a copy of the Veteran’s DD 214 Can be sent to:
The Veterans Northeast Outreach Center
10 Reed Street
Haverhill, MA 01830
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Mass. Chapter 115 Benefits
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This is an entitlement benefit for honorably discharged Massachusetts
Veterans, administered through the Veterans Service Officer (Veterans Agent)
of the city/town where the Veteran resides. The maximum award ranges to
$1,500 YEARLY Application to be filled out and DD 214 send to:
Contact your local Veteran Service Officer (check list below) for assistance.
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Valley Veteran Service Officers
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Amesbury
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Ron Koontz
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978-388-8136
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Andover
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John Doherty
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978-623-8200
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Bedford
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William Hennrikus
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781-275-6450
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Billerica
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Ken Buffum
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978-671-0968
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Boxford
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Ed Mitchell
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978-682-6378
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Burlington
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Bob Hogan
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781-270-1959
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Carlisle
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Ken Buffum
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978- 671-0968
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Chelmsford
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Martin Walsh
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978-250-5238
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Concord
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Paul McGrath
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978-318-3411
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Dracut
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William Zounes
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978-453-9492
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Georgetown
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Terry Hart
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978-356-3915
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Groveland
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Terry Hart
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978-356-3915
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Haverhill,
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Mike Ingham
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978-374-2351
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Lawrence
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Dan Lannon
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978-794-5846
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Lowell
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Joe Dussault
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978-970-4068
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Merrimac
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978- 346-8862
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Methuen
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Ed Curran
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978-794-3237
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Newbury
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Terry Hart
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978-356-3915
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Newburyport
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Frank Dezenzo
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978-465-4418
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North Andover
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Ed Mitchell
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978-682-6378
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North Reading
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Timothy Callahan
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978-664-6011
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Reading
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Paul Farrell
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781-658-3311
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Salisbury
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Ray Mace
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978-474-7510
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Tewksbury
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Ellsworth Hart
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978-640-4485
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Tyingsboro
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Kevin O’Connor
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978-649-7771
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West Newbury
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Terry Hart
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978-356-3915
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Wilmington
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Paul Farrell
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508-658-2040
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V.A. Home Loan Guaranty
To request a home loan guaranty the following form must be completed:
V.A. 26-1880
“Request for Determination of Eligibility and Available Loan Guaranty
Entitlement”. Along with a copy of the Veteran’s DD214 may be sent to:
Veterans Northeast Outreach Center, Inc.
10 Reed Street
Haverhill, MA 01832
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Discharge Up-Grades
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To apply for a discharge up-grade, send a valid DD214,
along with V.A. form
DD293 to:
Veterans Northeast Outreach Center, Inc.
10 Reed Street
Haverhill, MA 01830
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Military Records
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If a Veterans is in need of replacing lost or destroyed
discharge separation and medical records duplicate copies may be obtained by
completing Form
SF-180 and sending it to:
Veterans Northeast Outreach Center, Inc.
10 Reed Street
Haverhill, MA 01830
Be sure to include complete information regarding time of
service, rank, branch of service, and social security number and SIGNATURE.
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Death and Burial Benefits
GOVERNMENT
HEADSTONE OR MARKER
To apply for a headstone or marker for private or state veterans cemetery
the following form must be completed: VA form 40-1330.
Send with a DD 214 and Death Certificate to:
Veterans Northeast Outreach Center, Inc.
10 Reed Street
Haverhill, MA 01830
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Burial in Massachusetts Veterans
Memorial Cemeteries
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To apply for a plot in one of the two state designated
cemeteries for Veterans the following form must be completed: Form # PIA-101
along with a current DD214 and send to:
Veterans Northeast Outreach Center, Inc.
10 Reed Street
Haverhill, MA 01830
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VETERANS LICENSE PLATE
Department of Veterans Services form with DD 214
to:
Robert C. McKean
Director of External Affairs
100 Cambridge St.
Room 1002
Boston, MA 02202
Phone: 617-727-3578 ext. 108
Fax # 617-727-5903
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Agent Orange /
Persian Gulf Information
Veterans who served during the
Persian Gulf War and/or claim exposure to Agent Orange are provided free
comprehensive medical examinations at the nearest VA Medical Center to their
home. Veterans are asked to direct their questions to Veterans Northeast
Outreach Center, Inc. at (978) 372-3626 or the VA at 1-800-749-8387.
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Community Resources
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Community Action, Haverhill
Drop In Center
(978) 373-1971
(978) 521-4350
Fuel Assistance
(978) 373-1971
Disabled Persons Commission
1-800-426-9009
Legal Assistance
Merrimack Valley Legal Services
1-800-427-2521
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Lazarus House/Good Shepherd Center, Lawrence 689-8575
Dental Clinic 682-2227
Emmaus House - 373-7290/373-6400/ 373-7509
Womens Resource Center, Haverhill 373-4041
Catholic Charities, Haverhill 372-1031
Haverhill Club House 521-6952
Alcoholics Anonymous, Merrimack Valley 373-9514
Salvation Army, Haverhill 374-7571
Dept. of Transitional Assistance, Haverhill 372-7191
24 Hour Hotlines
Samaritans, Haverhill 372-7200
North Essex Community Mental Health, 521-7777 / 1-800-281-3223
Veterans Resources
State Dept. of Veterans Services (617) 727-3578
City of Haverhill Veterans Services Dept. 374-2351
City of Amesbury Veterans Services Dept. 388-8136
VA Haverhill Outpatient Medical Clinic, 372-5207 / 372-5114
Bedford VA Medical Center 1-800-838-6331 / 1-781-275-7500
Bedford VA Medical Center Dorm Program 1-781-687-2795
Bedford VA Medical Center, Bill Davis 1-781-687-2704
Manchester VA Medical Center 1-800-892-8384
Northampton VA Medical Center 413-584-4040
Boston Vet Center 617-424-0665
DAV, Boston, MA. 617-565-2575
DAV Manchester, N.H. 603-666-7664
New England Shelter for Homeless Veterans 1-800-734-2062
Chelsea Soldiers Home 617-884-5660
Jamaica Plain VA Medical Center 617-232-9500
Brockton VA Medical Center 508-583-4500
West Roxbury VA Medical Center 617-323-7700
VA Outpatient Medical Clinic, Boston 617-248-1000
VA Outpatient Medical Clinic, Lowell 508-617-9000
VA Outpatient Medical Clinic, Springfield 413-785-0301
VA Outpatient Medical Clinic, Worcester 508-856-0104
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Mental Health Resources
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North Essex
Community Mental Health Center, Haverhill
373-1126
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Team Coordinating Agency,
Haverhill
373-1181
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Anna Jaques Hospital
Newburyport
463-1000
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