Your VSO may try to stop you from getting benefits if he or she finds that you have “failed to support” your dependents. One example is if you have an outstanding child support order. You may need to get documents from Probate Court or the Department of Revenue to prove if you owe child support.
Produced by Veterans Legal Clinic Legal Services Center of Harvard Law School
Created August 2018
Created August 2018
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Chapter 115 Benefits for Veterans and their Dependents
- Chapter 115 Benefits from the Massachusetts Department of Veterans’ Services: A Self-Help Guide for Veterans and their Dependents
- Use the Massachusetts Veteran Benefit Calculator to find out if you qualify for the Chapter 115 benefits program.
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