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 […]
Appeal Decisions (2022-2023): Summary of Recent Decisions About Self-Employed Veterans
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 […]
Appeal Decision (2023): If You are Self-Employed, You are Not Required to Have an Employment Plan So Long as Your Self-Employment Work Shows Signs of Being Able to Generate Income in the Future.
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 […]
Appeal Decision (2022): If You are Self-Employed, Your Legitimate Business Expenses Should be Deducted from Your Countable Income for the Purposes of Calculating Your Chapter 115 benefits.
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 […]