- Type of help
- Benefits and claims assistance
- Location
- Gardner
Veterans benefits and claims assistance. Contact the provider to confirm the service and appointment you need.
By appointment
Local help and county facts
Worcester County, MA Veterans Service Office (VSO): phone and address
Find veterans benefits contacts for cities and towns in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Worcester County has the 2nd largest veteran population among Massachusetts's 14 counties, with about 34,500 veterans, give or take 1,340. Free claims help is available from accredited VSO representatives; 46 listed claims contacts include municipal veterans services, the DAV Department Service Officer in Gardner and the VFW Service Officer in Worcester. Massachusetts assigns services by city or town, so look for your municipality’s designated office and confirm availability before traveling. AMVETS also handles claims remotely, and membership is not required. Referral contacts are not necessarily accredited claims representatives, so ask the office about its services. The Worcester VA Clinic is 10 miles away and the Worcester Vet Center is 7 miles away; these are straight-line distances from the county center, not driving distances. The state page has full benefit terms.
Offices for Worcester County
Athol municipal veterans services
Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services
- Type of help
- Benefits and claims assistance
- Location
- Athol
Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.
Serves: Athol, Orange, Petersham, Phillipston, Royalston.
584 Main St., Athol, MA 01331Monday-Thursday 8:30 am-5 pm; Friday closed
Auburn municipal veterans services
Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services
- Type of help
- Benefits and claims assistance
- Location
- Auburn
Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.
Serves: Auburn.
104 Central Street, Auburn, MA 01501Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.
Barre municipal veterans services
Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services
- Type of help
- Benefits and claims assistance
- Location
- Barre
Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.
Serves: Barre.
40 West St (2nd Floor), Barre, MA 01005Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.
Berlin municipal veterans services
Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services
- Type of help
- Benefits and claims assistance
- Location
- Berlin
Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.
Serves: Berlin, Bolton.
23 Linden St., Berlin, MA 01503Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.
Blackstone municipal veterans services
Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services
- Type of help
- Benefits and claims assistance
- Location
- Blackstone
Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.
Serves: Blackstone.
15 St. Paul Street, Blackstone, MA 01504Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.
Boylston municipal veterans services
Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services
- Type of help
- Benefits and claims assistance
- Location
- Boylston
Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.
Serves: Boylston.
221 Main St., Boylston, MA 01505Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.
Charlton municipal veterans services
Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services
- Type of help
- Benefits and claims assistance
- Location
- Charlton
Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.
Serves: Charlton.
37 Main St., Charlton, MA 01507Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.
Clinton municipal veterans services
Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services
- Type of help
- Benefits and claims assistance
- Location
- Clinton
Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.
Serves: Clinton.
242 Church St., Clinton, MA 01510Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.
Dudley municipal veterans services
Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services
- Type of help
- Benefits and claims assistance
- Location
- Dudley
Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.
Serves: Dudley.
71 West Main St., Room 207, Dudley, MA 01571Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.
Fitchburg municipal veterans services
Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services
- Type of help
- Benefits and claims assistance
- Location
- Fitchburg
Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.
Serves: Fitchburg.
14 Wallace Avenue, Fitchburg, MA 01420Monday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Tuesday 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Friday 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Gardner-area veterans services contact
Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services
- Type of help
- Benefits and claims assistance
- Location
- Gardner
Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.
Serves: Ashburnham, Ashby, Gardner, Princeton, Westminster.
95 Pleasant Street, Room 14, Gardner, MA 01440Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.
Grafton municipal veterans services
Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services
- Type of help
- Benefits and claims assistance
- Location
- Grafton
Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.
Serves: Grafton.
30 Providence Road, Grafton, MA 01519Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.
Harvard municipal veterans services
Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services
- Type of help
- Benefits and claims assistance
- Location
- Harvard
Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.
Serves: Harvard.
13 Ayer Road, Harvard, MA 01451Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.
Holden municipal veterans services
Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services
- Type of help
- Benefits and claims assistance
- Location
- Holden
Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.
Serves: Holden.
1204 Main Street, Holden, MA 01520Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.
Hopedale municipal veterans services
Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services
- Type of help
- Benefits and claims assistance
- Location
- Hopedale
Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.
Serves: Hopedale.
78 Hopedale St., Hopedale, MA 01747Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.
Hubbardston municipal veterans services
Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services
- Type of help
- Benefits and claims assistance
- Location
- Hubbardston
Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.
Serves: Hubbardston.
7 Main Street, Hubbardston, MA 01452Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.
Lancaster municipal veterans services
Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services
- Type of help
- Benefits and claims assistance
- Location
- Lancaster
Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.
Serves: Lancaster.
39 Harvard Road, Lancaster, MA 01523Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.
Leicester municipal veterans services
Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services
- Type of help
- Benefits and claims assistance
- Location
- Leicester
Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.
Serves: Leicester.
3 Washburn Sq., Leicester, MA 01524Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.
Leominster municipal veterans services
Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services
- Type of help
- Benefits and claims assistance
- Location
- Leominster
Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.
Serves: Leominster, Sterling.
100 West Street, Leominster, MA 01453Monday, Tuesday and Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to noon; Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Lunenburg municipal veterans services
Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services
- Type of help
- Benefits and claims assistance
- Location
- Lunenburg
Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.
Serves: Lunenburg.
960 Massachusetts Avenue, Lunenburg, MA 01462Thursday 9 am-noon
Mendon municipal veterans services
Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services
- Type of help
- Benefits and claims assistance
- Location
- Mendon
Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.
Serves: Mendon.
20 Main Street, Mendon, MA 01756Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.
Milford municipal veterans services
Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services
- Type of help
- Benefits and claims assistance
- Location
- Milford
Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.
Serves: Milford.
52 Main Street, Milford, MA 01757Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.
Millville municipal veterans services
Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services
- Type of help
- Benefits and claims assistance
- Location
- Millville
Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.
Serves: Millville.
290 Main Street, Millville, MA 01529Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.
New Braintree municipal veterans services
Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services
- Type of help
- Benefits and claims assistance
- Location
- New Braintree
Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.
Serves: New Braintree.
Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.
Northborough municipal veterans services
Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services
- Type of help
- Benefits and claims assistance
- Location
- Northborough
Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.
Serves: Northborough.
63 Main Street, Northborough, MA 01532Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.
North Brookfield municipal veterans services
Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services
- Type of help
- Benefits and claims assistance
- Location
- North Brookfield
Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.
Serves: North Brookfield.
215 North Main Street, North Brookfield, MA 01535Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.
Oakham municipal veterans services
Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services
- Type of help
- Benefits and claims assistance
- Location
- Oakham
Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.
Serves: Oakham.
2 Coldbrook Road, Unit 1, Oakham, MA 01068Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.
Oxford municipal veterans services
Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services
- Type of help
- Benefits and claims assistance
- Location
- Oxford
Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.
Serves: Oxford.
325 Main Street, Oxford, MA 01540Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.
Shrewsbury municipal veterans services
Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services
- Type of help
- Benefits and claims assistance
- Location
- Shrewsbury
Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.
Serves: Shrewsbury.
98 Maple Ave, Shrewsbury, MA 01545Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.
Southborough municipal veterans services
Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services
- Type of help
- Benefits and claims assistance
- Location
- Southborough
Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.
Serves: Southborough.
17 Common Street, Southborough, MA 01772Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.
Southbridge municipal veterans services
Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services
- Type of help
- Benefits and claims assistance
- Location
- Southbridge
Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.
Serves: Southbridge.
153 Chestnut Street, Southbridge, MA 01550Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.
Spencer and East Brookfield veterans services contact
Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services
- Type of help
- Benefits and claims assistance
- Location
- Spencer
Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.
Serves: East Brookfield, Spencer.
157 Main Street, Spencer, MA 01562Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.
Sturbridge municipal veterans services
Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services
- Type of help
- Benefits and claims assistance
- Location
- Sturbridge
Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.
Serves: Sturbridge.
480 Main Street, Sturbridge, MA 01518Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.
Templeton municipal veterans services
Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services
- Type of help
- Benefits and claims assistance
- Location
- East Templeton
Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.
Serves: Templeton.
160 Patriots Road, Town Hall, East Templeton, MA 01438Wednesday 8-11 am, effective March 4, 2026
Upton municipal veterans services
Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services
- Type of help
- Benefits and claims assistance
- Location
- Upton
Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.
Serves: Upton.
One Main Street, Suite 15, Upton, MA 01568Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.
Uxbridge municipal veterans services
Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services
- Type of help
- Benefits and claims assistance
- Location
- Uxbridge
Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.
Serves: Douglas, Millbury, Northbridge, Sutton, Uxbridge.
Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.
Warren municipal veterans services
Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services
- Type of help
- Benefits and claims assistance
- Location
- Warren
Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.
Serves: Warren.
48 High Street, Warren, MA 01083Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.
Webster municipal veterans services
Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services
- Type of help
- Benefits and claims assistance
- Location
- Webster
Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.
Serves: Webster.
4 Veterans Way, Webster, MA 01570Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.
Westborough municipal veterans services
Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services
- Type of help
- Benefits and claims assistance
- Location
- Westborough
Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.
Serves: Westborough.
34 West Main Street, Westborough, MA 01581Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.
West Boylston municipal veterans services
Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services
- Type of help
- Benefits and claims assistance
- Location
- West Boylston
Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.
Serves: West Boylston.
140 Worcester Street, West Boylston, MA 01583Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.
Worcester municipal veterans services
Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services
- Type of help
- Benefits and claims assistance
- Location
- Worcester
Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.
Serves: Worcester.
455 Main Street, Room 101, Worcester, MA 01608Monday-Friday 9 am-4 pm
- Type of help
- Benefits and claims assistance
- Location
- Worcester
Veterans benefits and claims assistance. Contact the provider to confirm the service and appointment you need.
Monday-Friday 8 am-3 pm; call/email availability
VVA service-officer profile - Heidi Hagan
Vietnam Veterans of America
- Type of help
- Service officer profile
- Location
- Gardner
Contact these VVA-listed service officers to ask about current claims assistance. In-person availability is not confirmed.
Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.
VVA service-officer profile - Warren A. Campbell
Vietnam Veterans of America
- Type of help
- Service officer profile
- Location
- Millville
Contact these VVA-listed service officers to ask about current claims assistance. In-person availability is not confirmed.
Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.
VVA service-officer profile - Julio Zayas
Vietnam Veterans of America
- Type of help
- Service officer profile
- Location
- Worcester
Contact these VVA-listed service officers to ask about current claims assistance. In-person availability is not confirmed.
Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.
Other offices serving Worcester County
Brookfield veterans services contact
Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services
- Type of help
- Benefits and claims assistance
- Location
- Massachusetts
Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.
Serves: Brookfield.
Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.
Gilbertville municipal veterans services
Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services
- Type of help
- Benefits and claims assistance
- Location
- Gilbertville
Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.
Serves: Hardwick.
Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.
Paxton veterans services contact
Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services
- Type of help
- Benefits and claims assistance
- Location
- Massachusetts
Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.
Serves: Paxton.
Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.
Rutland veterans services contact
Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services
- Type of help
- Benefits and claims assistance
- Location
- Massachusetts
Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.
Serves: Rutland.
Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.
West Brookfield veterans services contact
Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services
- Type of help
- Benefits and claims assistance
- Location
- Massachusetts
Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.
Serves: West Brookfield.
Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.
Winchendon veterans services contact
Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services
- Type of help
- Benefits and claims assistance
- Location
- Massachusetts
Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.
Serves: Winchendon.
Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.
For statewide phone and remote help, see the Massachusetts directory.
Getting help in Worcester 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 the Claim Raven 24-hour VSO prep line to get your records ready before your appointment. Claim Raven is not a VSO office. Your VSO's number is listed above.
Call (833) 387-1649Veterans in Worcester County
The ACS estimates about 34,500, give or take 1,340 civilian veterans in Worcester County.
By ACS estimates, Worcester County has the 2nd largest veteran population among Massachusetts's 14 counties and equivalents.
| Measure | Worcester County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a service-connected rating | 23 percent below the Massachusetts share; below the national share. | 24 percent | 30 percent |
| Share rated 70 percent or higher | 9 percent above the Massachusetts share; below the national share. | 8 percent | 13 percent |
Worcester County has about 10,500, give or take 561 veterans 75 and older, making up 31 percent of its veterans compared with 35 percent in Massachusetts.
Worcester County has about 2,210, give or take 333 veterans under 35, making up 6 percent of its veterans compared with 7 percent in Massachusetts.
Worcester County has about 2,850, give or take 390 women veterans; both the county and Massachusetts round to a 8 percent share.
Income, work and education in Worcester County
| Measure | Worcester County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $53,195 ± $2,469 | $58,874 ± $1,144 | $54,224 ± $147 |
| Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $47,097 ± $544 | $50,859 ± $275 | $41,154 ± $99 |
| Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over | 6.7% ± 1.2 points | 6.6% ± 0.5 points | 7.4% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over | 28.9% ± 1.7 points | 29.9% ± 0.6 points | 30.7% ± 0.1 points |
| Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 64 | 76.8% ± 2.8 points | 77.7% ± 1.1 points | 73.9% ± 0.2 points |
| Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 64 | 4.1% ± 1.6 points | 3.8% ± 0.6 points | 4.1% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over | 94.7% ± 0.9 points | 94.4% ± 0.4 points | 95.5% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over | 29.4% ± 1.9 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 27,000 on September 30, 2035, compared with 36,000 on September 30, 2026. VetPop2023 projections are rounded to the nearest 1,000 as VA directs. Projection source and method.
VA disability compensation in Worcester County
VA reports 10,758 veterans in Worcester County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.
| Rating group | Recipients |
|---|---|
| 0 to 20 percent | 2,730 |
| 30 to 40 percent | 1,246 |
| 50 to 60 percent | 1,288 |
| 70 to 90 percent | 3,070 |
| 100 percent | 2,424 |
FY2019: 9,230 recipients. Change to FY2025: +1,528.
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 Worcester County
In 2025, lenders reported 743 VA-backed home loans out of 18,626 home loans made in Worcester County (4.0% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).
Average VA loan amount reported: about $463,000.
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).
When they served
The largest reported service groups are Vietnam era only (about 10,600, give or take 744) and between the Vietnam and Gulf War eras (about 7,150, give or take 680).
For questions about Vietnam-era exposure rules, read the Agent Orange guide; eligibility depends on your service and condition.
VA money in Worcester County
VA reported about $269.7 million in compensation and pension spending and about $227.3 million in medical care spending in Worcester County for FY2025.
Nearest VA locations
VA medical center
Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans' Hospital (opens in a new tab)
200 Springs Road, Bedford, MA 01730-1114
New-patient wait for mental health: 19 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
New-patient wait for primary care: 34 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 37 miles in a straight line from the county center.
VA clinic
Worcester VA Clinic (opens in a new tab)
403 Belmont Street, 1st Floor, Worcester, MA 01604-1020
New-patient wait for primary care: 62 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
New-patient wait for mental health: 56 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 10 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Vet Center
Worcester Vet Center (opens in a new tab)
255 Park Avenue, Suite 900, Worcester, MA 01609
about 7 miles in a straight line from the county center.
VA regional benefit office
Providence VA Regional Benefit Office (opens in a new tab)
380 Westminster St, Providence, RI 02903
about 43 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Call to confirm hours before you go.
The second-nearest medical center to Worcester County is Edward P. Boland Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (opens in a new tab) in Leeds, MA, about 38 miles in a straight line from the county center.
The second-nearest Vet Center to Worcester County is Springfield, MA Vet Center (opens in a new tab) in West Springfield, MA, about 37 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 82.4 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 26.1 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.
Cleanup and former military sites in Worcester County
EPA Superfund National Priorities List
- Fort Devens (opens in a new tab)
Status: final. Federal facility: yes. - Hocomonco Pond (opens in a new tab)
Status: final. Federal facility: no.
Formerly Used Defense Sites
- AFPLT #63 (opens in a new tab)
- FITCHBURG AM TYPE FOU (opens in a new tab)
- GARDNER ARC (opens in a new tab)
- QUABBIN RES GUN RGE (opens in a new tab)
- WESTBROUGH COMMO SITE (opens in a new tab)
More former defense sites (1)
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, Worcester City & County CoC counted 52 veterans experiencing homelessness (46 sheltered, 6 unsheltered).
MA-506 is the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) selected by this county's geographic center (polygon centroid).
The HUD workbook reports 155 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 Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans' Hospital (opens in a new tab), 781-687-2000. Ask for the homeless coordinator.
Housing prevention and rehousing help serving Worcester County
- Clear Path for Veterans New England Inc.: (978) 362-9757
- Veterans Inc.: (800) 482-2565; (508) 791-1213
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 Worcester County
The National Treatment Court Resource Center lists 1 veterans treatment court in Worcester 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 Worcester County
- Worcester (city): about 207,055 residents
- Leominster (city): about 43,909 residents
- Fitchburg (city): about 41,798 residents
- Milford (unincorporated community): about 27,731 residents
- Gardner (city): about 21,148 residents
More places (30)
- Southbridge Town (city): about 17,928 residents
- Webster (unincorporated community): about 12,228 residents
- Athol (unincorporated community): about 8,801 residents
- Clinton (unincorporated community): about 7,658 residents
- Whitinsville (unincorporated community): about 7,115 residents
- Northborough (unincorporated community): about 6,392 residents
- Oxford (unincorporated community): about 5,671 residents
- Spencer (unincorporated community): about 5,661 residents
- Westborough (unincorporated community): about 4,699 residents
- Hopedale (unincorporated community): about 4,360 residents
- Winchendon (unincorporated community): about 4,331 residents
- Upton (unincorporated community): about 3,234 residents
- Cordaville (unincorporated community): about 2,989 residents
- East Douglas (unincorporated community): about 2,987 residents
- North Brookfield (unincorporated community): about 2,659 residents
- Baldwinville (unincorporated community): about 2,528 residents
- Sturbridge (unincorporated community): about 2,443 residents
- Fiskdale (unincorporated community): about 2,311 residents
- South Lancaster (unincorporated community): about 2,177 residents
- Lunenburg (unincorporated community): about 2,057 residents
- Rutland (unincorporated community): about 2,019 residents
- Devens (unincorporated community): about 1,723 residents
- West Brookfield (unincorporated community): about 1,563 residents
- South Ashburnham (unincorporated community): about 1,500 residents
- East Brookfield (unincorporated community): about 1,445 residents
- Warren (unincorporated community): about 1,426 residents
- Brookfield (unincorporated community): about 828 residents
- Barre (unincorporated community): about 673 residents
- West Warren (unincorporated community): about 613 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
- Petersham (unincorporated community): about 312 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.
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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.
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VA-accredited attorneys and claims agents near Worcester County
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Shawn Buzzell
Claims agent · Worcester · MA · In your county
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