- Type of help
- Benefits and claims assistance
- Location
- Boston
Veterans benefits and claims assistance. Contact the provider to confirm the service and appointment you need.
Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.
Local help and county facts
Suffolk County, MA Veterans Service Office (VSO): phone and address
Find veterans benefits contacts for cities and towns in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
If you live in Suffolk County, free claims help is available from accredited representatives at offices such as DAV Boston National Service Office, American Legion Massachusetts Service Office, PVA Boston Service Office and VFW Massachusetts Boston Service Office. AMVETS National Service Department also handles claims remotely, and membership is not required. Confirm availability before traveling. These are claims-help contacts; city and town veterans services offices can refer you to local support. Massachusetts assigns services by municipality, so search for your city or town and confirm eligibility and appointment details. The Boston Vet Center is 1 mile away, and Jamaica Plain VA Medical Center is 5 miles away. These are straight-line distances from the county center, not driving distances. The largest veteran service era is Vietnam era only, with about 3,830 veterans, give or take 536. For full benefit terms, use the linked state page.
Offices for Suffolk County
- Type of help
- Benefits and claims assistance
- Location
- Chelsea
Veterans benefits and claims assistance. Contact the provider to confirm the service and appointment you need.
By appointment
American Legion Massachusetts Service Office
American Legion
- Type of help
- Benefits and claims assistance
- Location
- Boston
Veterans benefits and claims assistance. Contact the provider to confirm the service and appointment you need.
Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.
Boston municipal veterans services
Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services
- Type of help
- Benefits and claims assistance
- Location
- Boston
Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.
Serves: Boston.
26 Court Street, 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02108Monday-Friday 8:15 am-4:15 pm
Chelsea municipal veterans services
Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services
- Type of help
- Benefits and claims assistance
- Location
- Chelsea
Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.
Serves: Chelsea.
500 Broadway, Room 100, Chelsea, MA 02150Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.
Revere municipal veterans services
Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services
- Type of help
- Benefits and claims assistance
- Location
- Revere
Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.
Serves: Revere.
249 Rear Broadway, Revere, MA 02151Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.
Winthrop municipal veterans services
Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services
- Type of help
- Benefits and claims assistance
- Location
- Winthrop
Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.
Serves: Winthrop.
45 Pauline Street (LL), Winthrop, MA 02152Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.
PVA Boston Service Office
Paralyzed Veterans of America
- Type of help
- Benefits and claims assistance
- Location
- Boston
PVA National Service Officer assistance with veterans benefits. Contact the office to discuss your needs and appointment options.
Monday-Friday 8:30 am-4:30 pm
PVA Service Office - West Roxbury
Paralyzed Veterans of America
- Type of help
- Benefits and claims assistance
- Location
- West Roxbury
PVA National Service Officer assistance with veterans benefits. Contact the office to discuss your needs and appointment options.
1400 VFW Parkway, Room AG 60, West Roxbury, MA 02132Monday-Friday 8:30 am-4:30 pm
- Type of help
- Benefits and claims assistance
- Location
- Boston
Veterans benefits and claims assistance. Contact the provider to confirm the service and appointment you need.
Dorsey: Wednesday-Friday 6 am-4 pm. Krezman/Corey: Monday-Friday 7 am-3 pm.
For statewide phone and remote help, see the Massachusetts directory.
Getting help in Suffolk County
Massachusetts assigns veterans services by city or town. Search for your municipality to find its designated office, including shared regional services. An office serving a town in this county may be located in another county. Confirm eligibility and your appointment directly.
Massachusetts local veterans service officer directory (opens in a new tab)
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Call (833) 387-1649Veterans in Suffolk County
The ACS estimates about 14,300, give or take 877 civilian veterans in Suffolk County.
Among Massachusetts's 14 counties and equivalents, Suffolk County ranks 8th by its estimated number of veterans.
| Measure | Suffolk County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a service-connected rating | 28 percent above the Massachusetts share; below the national share. | 24 percent | 30 percent |
| Share rated 70 percent or higher | 10 percent above the Massachusetts share; below the national share. | 8 percent | 13 percent |
Suffolk County has about 4,320, give or take 514 veterans 75 and older, making up 30 percent of its veterans compared with 35 percent in Massachusetts.
Veterans under 35 in Suffolk County number about 2,190, give or take 430; their 15 percent share is above Massachusetts's 7 percent.
Women veterans in Suffolk County number about 1,590, give or take 343; their 11 percent share is above Massachusetts's 8 percent.
Income, work and education in Suffolk County
| Measure | Suffolk County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $57,863 ± $4,846 | $58,874 ± $1,144 | $54,224 ± $147 |
| Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $48,438 ± $736 | $50,859 ± $275 | $41,154 ± $99 |
| Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over | 8.6% ± 2.5 points | 6.6% ± 0.5 points | 7.4% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over | 28.6% ± 3.3 points | 29.9% ± 0.6 points | 30.7% ± 0.1 points |
| Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 64 | 76.5% ± 4.1 points | 77.7% ± 1.1 points | 73.9% ± 0.2 points |
| Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 64 | 6.1% ± 2.4 points | 3.8% ± 0.6 points | 4.1% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over | 92.5% ± 2.2 points | 94.4% ± 0.4 points | 95.5% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over | 40.2% ± 3.3 points | 36.1% ± 0.7 points | 31.8% ± 0.2 points |
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 projects fewer veterans here in 2035: about 12,000 on September 30, 2035, compared with 17,000 on September 30, 2026. VetPop2023 projections are rounded to the nearest 1,000 as VA directs. Projection source and method.
VA disability compensation in Suffolk County
VA reports 5,347 veterans in Suffolk County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.
| Rating group | Recipients |
|---|---|
| 0 to 20 percent | 1,106 |
| 30 to 40 percent | 512 |
| 50 to 60 percent | 582 |
| 70 to 90 percent | 1,658 |
| 100 percent | 1,489 |
FY2019: 6,498 recipients. Change to FY2025: -1,151.
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 Suffolk County
In 2025, lenders reported 179 VA-backed home loans out of 9,626 home loans made in Suffolk County (1.9% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).
Average VA loan amount reported: about $719,000.
The 2026 FHFA one-unit county loan limit here is $962,550. 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).
When they served
The largest reported service groups are Vietnam era only (about 3,830, give or take 536) and post-9/11 only (about 3,800, give or take 541).
For questions about Vietnam-era exposure rules, read the Agent Orange guide; eligibility depends on your service and condition.
VA money in Suffolk County
VA reported about $139.7 million in compensation and pension spending and about $291.0 million in medical care spending in Suffolk County for FY2025.
Nearest VA locations
VA medical center
Jamaica Plain VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab)
150 South Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02130-4817
New-patient wait for mental health: 25 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
New-patient wait for primary care: 35 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 5 miles in a straight line from the county center.
VA clinic
Lynn VA Clinic (opens in a new tab)
225 Boston Street, Suite 107, Lynn, MA 01904-3123
New-patient wait for mental health: 48 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
New-patient wait for primary care: 76 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 10 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Vet Center
Boston Vet Center (opens in a new tab)
7 Drydock Avenue, Suite 2070, Boston, MA 02210-2303
about 1 mile in a straight line from the county center.
VA regional benefit office
Boston VA Regional Benefit Office (opens in a new tab)
15 Sudbury Street, JFK Federal Building, Boston, MA 02203
about 3 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Call to confirm hours before you go.
The second-nearest medical center to Suffolk County is West Roxbury VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab) in West Roxbury, MA, about 9 miles in a straight line from the county center.
The second-nearest Vet Center to Suffolk County is Brockton Vet Center (opens in a new tab) in Brockton, MA, about 17 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
Massachusetts National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
Connery Avenue Bourne, MA 02532
508-563-7113
About 50.5 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.
Nearest VA-funded state or tribal veterans cemetery
Massachusetts State Veterans Cemetery - Winchendon (opens in a new tab)
111 Glenallen St Winchendon, MA 01475
978-297-9501
About 56.7 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 Suffolk County
- Soldier's Home in Chelsea, Chelsea
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 Suffolk County
EPA Superfund National Priorities List
- Lower Neponset River (opens in a new tab)
Status: final. Federal facility: no.
Formerly Used Defense Sites
- "K" STREET ANNEX (opens in a new tab)
- AA BATTERY (opens in a new tab)
- AA BATTERY-BRIGHTON (opens in a new tab)
- BOS ARMY W/HOUSE AX (opens in a new tab)
- BOS NAV S/YARD E ST AX (opens in a new tab)
More former defense sites (24)
- BOS NSFAC, FAR BLDG (opens in a new tab)
- BOSTON ARMY BASE (opens in a new tab)
- BOSTON GEO RES OFF 2 (opens in a new tab)
- BOSTON GEO RES OFF2 (opens in a new tab)
- BOSTON NAVAL ANNEX (opens in a new tab)
- CASTLE ISL TERMINAL (opens in a new tab)
- CHARLESTOWN NAVY YARD (opens in a new tab)
- CHELSEA NAVAL HOSP (opens in a new tab)
- CHESNUT HIL GEO RES AX (opens in a new tab)
- E BOSTON NG TRG SITE (opens in a new tab)
- FORT DAWES (opens in a new tab)
- FORT DAWES,ELEC RES AX (opens in a new tab)
- FORT HEATH (opens in a new tab)
- FORT IND RAD STA SITE (opens in a new tab)
- FORT INDEPENDENCE (opens in a new tab)
- FORT STANDISH (opens in a new tab)
- FORT STRONG (opens in a new tab)
- FORT WARREN (opens in a new tab)
- FORT WINTHROP (opens in a new tab)
- GAL ISL ELE CAB WAT (opens in a new tab)
- NAV DIRECTION FINDER (opens in a new tab)
- NAVY FUEL ANX&PIPELINE (opens in a new tab)
- ORLEANS ST ORD PLT (opens in a new tab)
- ROXBURY PLT (opens in a new tab)
Military branch is not listed in the USACE FY2024 property data.
These lists use site points within county boundaries. A site may extend into another 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
On one night in January 2024, Boston CoC counted 187 veterans experiencing homelessness (184 sheltered, 3 unsheltered).
MA-500 is the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) selected by this county's geographic center (polygon centroid).
The HUD workbook reports 290 veterans for the 2019 comparison.
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 Jamaica Plain VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab), 617-232-9500. Ask for the homeless coordinator.
Housing prevention and rehousing help serving Suffolk County
- Clear Path for Veterans New England Inc.: (978) 362-9757
- Vietnam Veterans Workshop, Inc.: (800) 365-3665
- Volunteers of America of Massachusetts, Inc.: (617) 360-1798; (617) 390-0232
VA's FY2026 Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) intake list names these providers. About VA SSVF (opens in a new tab).
Veterans treatment courts in Suffolk County
The National Treatment Court Resource Center lists 1 veterans treatment court in Suffolk 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 Suffolk County
- Boston (city): about 666,442 residents
- Revere (city): about 60,012 residents
- Chelsea (city): about 39,908 residents
- Winthrop Town (city): about 18,759 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.
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
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.
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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.
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