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VA disability claim papers · Massachusetts
Getting your DD-214 and military records in Massachusetts
VA says the Boston VA Regional Benefit Office can help you request a DD214 or other military service records. VA's directory lists the Massachusetts Executive Office of Veterans Services as Massachusetts's state veterans agency. VA's directory lists the phone number of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Veterans Services as 617-210-5480.
Educational only. Not legal advice. Sources checked November 2, 2026.
What the official sources say
- VA says the Boston VA Regional Benefit Office can help you request a DD214 or other military service records. VA.gov: Boston VA Regional Benefit Office. Checked November 2, 2026
- VA's directory lists the Massachusetts Executive Office of Veterans Services as Massachusetts's state veterans agency. VA.gov Discover: State Veterans Affairs Offices. Checked November 2, 2026
- VA's directory lists the phone number of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Veterans Services as 617-210-5480. VA.gov Discover: State Veterans Affairs Offices. Checked November 2, 2026
- The National Archives says there is generally no charge for basic military personnel and medical record information provided to veterans, next of kin and authorized representatives. National Archives: Request Military Service Records. Checked November 2, 2026
- The National Archives warns that some companies advertise DD Form 214 research services and charge a fee for copies. National Archives: Request Military Service Records. Checked November 2, 2026
- The National Archives asks you not to send a follow-up request before 90 days have passed, because it may cause further delays. National Archives: Request Military Service Records. Checked November 2, 2026
Official links
- Massachusetts Executive Office of Veterans Services (official site)
- Request military service records (National Archives)
- Find a VA-accredited representative or VSO (free help on VA.gov)
How to keep these papers
Keep dated copies of the papers you already have in one place, and write the day something happened on the same day. KeepMyProof is a private phone app for that: folders with checklists, the day it happened next to the day you saved it, and one PDF of a folder when someone asks.
- DD-214 and service papers
- Medical records you have
- Statements from people who know
- Copies of what you sent the VA
- Letters and decisions from the VA
- Dated notes from appointments and exams
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More for Massachusetts
- Free VA claim help in Massachusetts: county and state veterans service officers
- Massachusetts veterans affairs office: how to reach it
- VA regional benefit office for Massachusetts: address and what it helps with
- How to organize VA claim papers: the full guide
- Getting your DD-214 and military records: all states
Neighbouring states
- Getting your DD-214 and military records in Connecticut
- Getting your DD-214 and military records in New York
- Getting your DD-214 and military records in Rhode Island
- Getting your DD-214 and military records in Vermont
Questions
Where do these Massachusetts facts come from?
Each fact on this page is copied from an official source: VA.gov: Boston VA Regional Benefit Office; VA.gov Discover: State Veterans Affairs Offices; National Archives: Request Military Service Records. We checked that each source still says it on November 2, 2026. Rules and forms change, so open the official link and read the current version before you rely on it.
Is this legal advice?
No. This page is educational only and is not legal advice. KeepMyProof is not a law firm, is not affiliated with the VA, and does not prepare, file or judge a claim. For advice about your situation, ask a free VA-accredited representative; VA.gov lists them by state.
Which papers should I keep for va disability claim papers?
A good start: DD-214 and service papers; Medical records you have; Statements from people who know; Copies of what you sent the VA; Letters and decisions from the VA; Dated notes from appointments and exams. Keep only papers you are allowed to have, write the date on each note, and keep originals somewhere safe.
How can I keep these papers private on my phone?
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Educational only. Not legal advice.