Code of Massachusetts Regulations
108 CMR - EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF VETERANS' SERVICES
Title 108 CMR 3.00 - Eligibility For Veterans' Benefits
Section 3.01 - Determination of Eligibility
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
(1) Residence. The veterans' agent shall make the initial determination of the residence of an applicant for veterans' benefits. The Secretary shall decide all control versies among towns, or between an applicant and a veterans' agent, regarding the applicant's residence. Veterans' agents may take applications on behalf of their counterparts in adjoining cities and towns, but shall not be responsible for providing benefits, which are the responsibility of the city or town where the applicant resides.
(2) Homeless Applicant. An applicant lacking a present abode shall be required to provide an affidavit stating his identity, his last place of residence, and his intention to establish an abode within the city or town in which he applies.
(3) Veterans' Agent's Determination and Recommendation. The veterans' agent shall determine an applicant's eligibility and need for benefits on the basis of information obtained from the applicant and through the agent's own investigation. The veterans' agent then shall make a determination on the type and level of benefits, if any, which shall be granted to the applicant unless the determination requires prior approval. The veterans' agent shall not deny an application for benefits on the ground that it does not present a situation conforming to a pattern for which there are predetermined standards of assistance. The determination of a veterans' agent that an applicant is or is not eligible for or does or does not need veterans' benefits shall be supported by adequate evidence. The determination and recommendation of the veterans' agent shall be made available in writing to the applicant and shall include facts supporting the determination and recommendation and reference to the applicable statutes or regulations.