Veterans' Services

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American Legion Post 11

American Legion Post 11

VFW Post 864

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Department Responsibilities

Welcome to the Brookline Department of Veterans' Services. The Veterans' Office is responsible for the needs of the veterans of Brookline. We assist veterans / dependents with filing for veterans' benefits under Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 115, which is a state-run program, or filing for federal benefits such as VA service-connected or non-service connected disabilities or compensation.

Veterans Patches

Services Provided

Our office is very instrumental in assisting with the following forms of services:

  • Annuities
  • Applying for Social Security
  • Assisting veterans with medical care referrals
  • Counseling
  • Educational benefits
  • Emergency funds
  • Filing of applications for grave markers
  • Filing of other veterans related applications
  • Job search
  • Military records
  • Securing housing
  • Social Security Disability
  • Social Security Supplemental Income
  • Unemployment compensation

The Veterans Office is also responsible for Ceremonies on Memorial Day, Veterans Day, as well as the Adopt A Pole Program and Memorial Square Dedications.

Important Links & Resources

Additional Links

Annuity Forms

Massachusetts American Legion

American Legion

Brookline VFW

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