A VFW Service Officer will:
- Offer research and advice to veterans who wish to handle their own claims.
- Assist veterans who are filing original claims for compensation and/or
- pension with the Department of Veterans Affairs and complete the required
- VA forms on behalf of the claimant.
- Assist veterans in reopening claims for service-connected disabilities and
- complete the required VA forms.
- Follow up on status of claims filed by veterans with the VA Regional Office.
- File Notice of Disagreement with the VA Regional Office if a veteran
- believes the decision made by the VA was incorrect.
- Review statements of the case from the VA regarding denials of claim and
- assist veterans with the preparation of responses.
- Assist veterans or surviving spouses in the preparation of appeals for
- denial of claims and file the appeals with the local VA Regional Office for forwarding to the Board
- of Veterans Appeals in Washington, D.C.
- Complete VA Forms other than for original claims.
- Answer/research telephone inquiries regarding medical, death/burial and
- other miscellaneous benefits.
Assistant State Service Officer (North)
Dominic DiMambro
Phone: 978-808-6558
Email: domdimambro895@yahoo.com
Locations
Bedford VAMC Building 9 Room 136
200 Spring Road, Bedford
Monday: 9AM-3PM
Friday: 9AM-3PM
Billerica Post 8819
12 Phiney Street, North Billerica
Wednesday: 9AM-3PM
State Service Officer
Delray Dorsey
15 Bedford street
JFK Federal Building Suite 1500C
Office Phone 617-303-5690
Cell Phone: 781-812-8125
Fax: 617-227-2024
Email: delray.dorsey@va.gov
Hours
JFK Federal Building
Tuesday: 7AM-5PM
Thursday: 7AM-5PM
Friday: 7AM-5PM
Assistant State Service Officer (West)
Gam Rosa
Phone: 413-512-1665
Email: GamRosaVFW@gmail.com
Locations
North Hampton-Leeds VAMC Building 1 Room 1062
421 N. Main Street
Leeds, Ma 01053
Monday: 9am-4pm
Springfield Vet Center
95 Ashley Ave
West Springfield, Ma 01089
Tuesday: 2pm-7pm
Fridays: 9am-4pm
Holyoke Soldiers Home
110 Cherry Street
Holyoke, Ma 01040
Thursday: 9am-2pm
Claims Consultant
Leah LaPointe
JFK Federal Building Suite 1500-C
Phone: 617-303-5689
Fax: 617-227-2024
Email: leah.lapointe@va.gov
Hours
Monday thru Friday
8AM-4PM
Office Assistant
Dennis Gosby
JFK Federal Building Suite 1500-C
Phone: 617-303-5688
Fax: 617-227-2024
Email: Dennis.gosby@va.gov
Hours
Monday thru Friday
7AM-3PM
As the largest organization of combat veterans, we understand the frustrations that can arise with making a VA claim. Our skilled VFW Veterans Service Officers helps you wade through all the bureaucratic red tape, offering you a better opportunity to get the disability claim you deserve.
You don’t even need to be a VFW member to take advantage of this free service. As a veteran, this is a service you’ve earned.
Assistant State Service Officer (Central)
Tyler Russell
Phone: 617-303-5688
Email: Trussell.vfw@gmail.com
Project New Hope
Worcester 70 James Street
Wednesday: 9AM – 3PM
Thursday: 9AM – 3PM
Saturday 8AM-3PM
Please call or email for availability.
Department of Massachusetts
The VFW Department Service Office is available for ALL veterans needing claims assistance. Whether filing an initial VA claim, requesting an increase in benefits or would like to file a notice of disagreement
we are here to assist you.
The Department Service Office is located in the
JFK Federal Building, 15th Floor,
Suite 1500C
Boston MA 02133.
Assistant State Service Officer (South)
Chad Clubine
Phone: 617-303-5688
Email: Chad.Clubine@va.gov
Locations
Brockton VAMC Building 7 room 104
940 Belmont Street, Brockton
Tuesday: 9AM-3PM
Wednesday: 9AM-3PM
Alternating Friday (call to confirm location): 9AM-3PM
Jamaica Plain VAMC Main Hospital, c-wing 3rd Floor room 32
Alternating Thursday (call for location): 9AM-3PM
617-727-2612
24 Beacon Street
State House
Suite 546-1
Boston, MA 02133
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