Hampden County, MA Veterans Service Office (VSO): phone and address

Offices for Hampden County

Other offices serving Hampden County

For statewide phone and remote help, see the Massachusetts directory.

Veterans in Hampden County

The ACS estimates about 20,200, give or take 1,040 civilian veterans in Hampden County.

By ACS estimates, Hampden County has the 7th largest veteran population among Massachusetts's 14 counties and equivalents.

Hampden County has about 6,080, give or take 424 veterans 75 and older, making up 30 percent of its veterans compared with 35 percent in Massachusetts.

Hampden County has about 988, give or take 269 veterans under 35, making up 5 percent of its veterans compared with 7 percent in Massachusetts.

Hampden County has about 1,660, give or take 313 women veterans; both the county and Massachusetts round to a 8 percent share.

Income, work and education in Hampden County

Income is in 2024 dollars. These figures describe civilians. Poverty and disability shares use veterans whose poverty status is determined. Census disability measures daily functioning, not a VA service-connected rating. Tables and method.

VA disability compensation in Hampden County

VA reports 6,689 veterans in Hampden County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.

FY2019: 5,840 recipients. Change to FY2025: +849.

VA does not publish some small counts. Those show as “Not published.” VA county compensation data (opens in a new tab).

VA home loans in Hampden County

In 2025, lenders reported 491 VA-backed home loans out of 9,026 home loans made in Hampden County (5.4% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).

Average VA loan amount reported: about $347,000.

The 2026 FHFA one-unit county loan limit here is $832,750. This limit matters for a VA loan only when part of your entitlement is still tied to another VA loan. VA explains remaining entitlement and loan limits (opens in a new tab).

HMDA 2025 and FHFA 2026 sources.

When they served

The largest reported service groups are Vietnam era only (about 6,520, give or take 507) and between the Vietnam and Gulf War eras (about 3,880, give or take 484).

For questions about Vietnam-era exposure rules, read the Agent Orange guide; eligibility depends on your service and condition.

VA money in Hampden County

VA reported about $174.3 million in compensation and pension spending and about $157.1 million in medical care spending in Hampden County for FY2025.

Nearest VA locations

Call to confirm hours before you go.

Outside Massachusetts, in West Haven, CT, West Haven VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab) is Hampden County's second-nearest medical center, about 61 miles in a straight line from the county center.

Outside Massachusetts, in Rocky Hill, CT, Hartford Vet Center (opens in a new tab) is Hampden County's second-nearest Vet Center, about 33 miles in a straight line from the county center.

The state registry lists Boston RO (station 301); county claims jurisdiction is unconfirmed.

Veterans cemeteries and State Veterans Homes

Nearest open VA national cemetery

Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
200 Duell Road Schuylerville, NY 12871
518-581-9128

About 79.2 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.

Nearest VA-funded state or tribal veterans cemetery

Massachusetts State Veterans Cemetery - Agawam (opens in a new tab)
1390 Main St Agawam, MA 01001
413-821-9500

About 6.3 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.

State veterans cemeteries set their own eligibility rules.

National Cemetery Administration lists checked October 2, 2026. Cemetery coverage and distance method.

State Veterans Homes in Hampden County

• Soldiers Home in Holyoke, Holyoke

VA-recognized State Veterans Homes listed in VA's FY2025 per diem list, September 2024. VA State Home list (opens in a new tab).

Cleanup and former military sites in Hampden County

For VA’s service-location rules, see the presumptive conditions list. A location listing does not establish personal exposure or eligibility.

Veterans experiencing homelessness

This is a one-night count for the whole CoC area, not a county or annual total. CoC mapping method.

If you need housing help, call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-424-3838. You can call any time, day or night.

Your nearest VA medical center by straight-line distance is Edward P. Boland Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (opens in a new tab), 413-584-4040. Ask for the homeless coordinator.

VA homeless programs (opens in a new tab)

Veterans treatment courts in Hampden County

The National Treatment Court Resource Center lists 1 veterans treatment court in Hampden County as of December 31, 2025.

These courts connect participating veterans involved in the justice system with treatment and support. Each court sets its own eligibility rules. National Treatment Court Resource Center maps (opens in a new tab).

Cities and towns in Hampden County

• Springfield (city): about 154,749 residents
• Chicopee (city): about 55,295 residents
• Westfield (city): about 40,378 residents
• Holyoke (city): about 37,813 residents
• West Springfield Town (city): about 28,772 residents

Census incorporated places and census-designated places, sorted by ACS 2020-2024 population. Figures are ACS estimates for the whole place, not only the part inside this county. Places are assigned by their 2024 Census internal point and may cross county boundaries. Sources and mapping method.

Free tools and help

• VA disability calculator
• Back pay calculator
• Massachusetts veteran benefits
• Claims guide
• Presumptive conditions
• Condition guides

For the Veterans Crisis Line, dial 988 then press 1. VA crisis support (opens in a new tab)

Massachusetts benefits

Qualifying Massachusetts veterans rated at least 100 percent can receive a $1,000 local property tax exemption, with higher amounts where adopted.

Massachusetts waives vehicle registration fees for qualifying veterans rated 100 percent or individually unemployable, with special plate, title, sales tax, and reinstatement exceptions.

See every Massachusetts benefit by rating

Get ready for your appointment

• Your DD-214 or other discharge papers
• Any VA decision letters you have received
• Medical records you want to discuss

Full appointment checklist

Starting a new claim? Ask about an intent to file

Ask the office about VA Form 21-0966 to preserve a potential benefits start date while gathering evidence. Check your intent to file deadline.

Nearby counties

• Capitol Planning Region, CT
• Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT
• Northwest Hills Planning Region, CT
• Berkshire County, MA
• Hampshire County, MA
• Worcester County, MA

Sources and method

ACS 2020-2024; VA FY2025; geography/locations/benefits 2026; adjacency 2024. Distances: straight line from county center. The summary paragraph was drafted by AI from the facts on this page and checked automatically against them. Full method.