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Westfield Veterans' Department
Bob Callahan, Veterans' Agent
59 Court Street
Westfield, MA 01085
Telephone -413-572-6247
Fax - 413-572-6242
The City department of Veterans Services is responsible for benefits to Veterans residing in Westfield and surrounding hill towns, on the Local, State and Federal Levels
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| This office houses all registered discharges and makes them available to the Veteran. Applications for discharge upgrades are available here, as well as applications for lost discharges. This office also provides applications for awards and decorations. |
| The Veterans' Services Department maintains the Veteran's 201 file, which is a complete history of their military career. This is available to Veterans upon request. |
| Another important function of the Veterans' Services Department is the day to day addressing of Chapter 115. This is a program for indigent Veterans who qualify under specific state guidelines. If the Veteran qualifies he may be able to take advantage of Chapter 115 services. Help is provided in the areas of welfare, housing and social security. These are just a few functions provided under Chapter 115. |
| The Veterans' Association provides medical benefits through the Department of Veterans' Services. Applications are made available for medical benefits for Veterans and their families. |
| On the state and federal levels the Veterans' Services also provide applications for benefits in the areas of nursing home care and funeral arrangements. |
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