Duties and Responsibilities of Department or Committee:
The Department of Veterans Services is a State mandated service, which provides services to veterans, veteran spouses and their dependents. Its authority derived from Chapter 115 of the General Laws of the
Commonwealth.
The basic concept of creating fiscal assistance to veterans, veteran spouses and dependents had it roots in legislation established in 1861. It was also a concept that became a Legislative way and method of paying to its veterans. Services of this Department are available to all Sutton veterans, veteran's spouses and their dependents.
Assistance is also rendered in matters for a pension, financial need, filing claims with the Veterans Administration or Social Security, educational benefits, home loans, hospitalization and medical care, as
well as at the time of the death of a veteran.
Additionally, the Department is open to any veteran or service personnel who wishes to talk about any matter pertaining to his or her well being.
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