TYNGSBORO VETERAN’S SERVICES

2006

This has been a very good year for veteran’s benefits! The Massachusetts legislature has provided a bonus for our members of the armed forces who have served in harms way since September 11, 2001. A $1,000.00 bonus for those who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. A $500.00 bonus for those who served elsewhere around the world. Also, an increase in annuities to $2,000.00 annually for our 100% service-connected disabled veterans, Gold Star Parents and Gold Star Spouses! Please call the office for more details.

The Veteran’s service Department is a one-stop center for Veterans and their dependents. We are committed to aid, counsel, assist and advise. My office has seen a marked increase in filing claims for our returning veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan. Most of those claims are for battlefield injuries including post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The following information may be of some assistance.

Some of the services we provide are as follows – domiciliary care, nursing home care, health care enrollment, outpatient pharmacy services, agent orange and gulf war claims, alcohol and drug dependence treatment, education and training, home loan guarantees, service life insurance, burial benefits including headstones and markers, bonuses, license plates, record retention, Massachusetts veterans’ cemeteries, women veteran’s issues, homeless veterans, replacing military records and medals, review of discharges, social security and ssi assistance, veterans’ preference in employment and housing, real estate tax abatements, along with many more benefits and entitlements.

There are approximately 1100 veterans residing in Tyngsboro. The veteran’s office assists many of these veterans in filing disability compensation claims with the Veterans Administration. We have been successful in delivering over One Million Dollars in benefits annually to our deserving Tyngsboro veterans! Respect, Courtesy, Confidentiality is our motto! We advocate for veterans whatever their needs. If you are a Veteran, Widow or Dependent of a Veteran who needs these services, we are available in the Town Hall, Monday through Friday, (978) 649-2300 X131, veteransagent@tyngsboroughmass.com.

Kevin V. O’Connor

Veterans’ Agent