Disabled Veteran Annuity ($2,500/year)
$2,500 annual payment for 100% disabled veterans, parents of deceased veterans, and unremarried surviving spouses.
Who qualifies
- Requires 100%+ VA disability rating
- Massachusetts residency
Details
Eligibility
Veteran with 100% VA service-connected disability rating; OR Gold Star Parent; OR Gold Star (surviving) spouse. Discharge under conditions other than dishonorable. Must be a Massachusetts resident. Applications must be received by EOVS by June 30.
Covers
$2,500 per year, paid as a single annual payment in August beginning August 2025 (transition: a $1,250 partial payment was issued in February 2025). Increased from $2,000 under the HERO Act -- the first increase in 17 years.
How to apply
Apply online through EOVS, through your local VSO, by email (VetsAnnuity@Mass.Gov), by phone (617-210-5480), or by mail.
Always confirm current rates and rules with the Massachusetts state agency before applying.
Other Massachusetts Monthly Compensation
Chapter 115 Veterans' Benefits (Safety Net Program)
Means-tested financial assistance for food, shelter, clothing, fuel, medical care, and behavioral health.
Massachusetts Veterans' Wartime Service Bonus
One-time bonus payments for veterans who served during wartime periods or combat operations.
$500-$1,000 (GWOT); other bonuses vary
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