A recent appeal decision will help veterans who receive a lump sum of Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits covering a time period when they were also receiving Chapter 115 benefits. The Massachusetts Executive Office of Veterans Services (EOVS) recently issued an appeal decision confirming that if a veteran on Chapter 115 benefits is awarded a lump sum of UI benefits, the veteran does not need […]
Tips to Help Self-Employed Veterans and Family Members Receive Chapter 115 Benefits
Two recent decisions by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Veterans’ Services (EOVS)* make it easier for self-employed veterans and family members of veterans to qualify for Chapter 115 benefits. Chapter 115 is a program that provides financial support to eligible veterans and their families for basic needs like food, shelter, and medical expenses. The program […]
Recent Appeal Decision from the Mass. Executive Office of Veterans’ Services—the New Name of the Mass. Department of Veterans’ Services—Helps More Self-Employed Veterans Qualify for Chapter 115 Benefits
A recent appeal decision will help self-employed veterans and their families when they need financial assistance: The Mass. Executive Office of Veterans’ Services (EOVS)* has issued an appeal decision that will make it easier for self-employed people to qualify for Chapter 115 benefits. Chapter 115 is a program that provides financial support to veterans and […]
Are You a Veteran Who Owns Your Own Business? If So, a Recent Massachusetts Department of Veteran Services Decision May Help You.
The Massachusetts Department of Veteran Services (DVS) has ruled that business expenses for self-employed veterans are deductible from income when calculating eligibility for Chapter 115 benefits. Here is the background: Chapter 115 provides money for food, housing, clothing, and medical care to eligible veterans and their families, including survivors. This monthly benefit is essential for low-income […]