Code of Massachusetts Regulations 108 CMR - EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF VETERANS' SERVICES
Here’s a comprehensive overview of 108 CMR – Executive Office of Veterans’ Services (formerly Department of Veterans’ Services):
📘 Overview of 108 CMR (Mass. Code of Regulations)
108 CMR covers the regulations governing veterans' benefits administration under M.G.L. c. 115, managed by the Executive Office of Veterans’ Services (EOVS). It’s compiled and maintained by the Massachusetts Trial Court Law Libraries, with updates as recent as March 28, 2025 (mass.gov).
Table of Contents (Regulatory Titles)
108 CMR 2.00 – General Provisions (definitions, scope, compliance) (mass.gov)
108 CMR 3.00 – Eligibility for Veterans' Benefits (service qualifications, residence, dependents, income/assets) (cambridgema.gov)
108 CMR 4.00 – Interview and Application Procedure
108 CMR 5.00 – Determination of Benefits (budget, income standards) (cambridgema.gov)
108 CMR 6.00 – Alternative Sources of Income (deductions, assets, liens)
108 CMR 7.00 – Payments in Special Circumstances (emergency, homelessness, utilities) (cambridgema.gov)
108 CMR 8.00 – Investigations, Appeals, Terminations, and Refunds (including appeals process) (cambridgema.gov)
108 CMR 9.00 – Annuities and Burial Allowance (eligibility, reimbursement) (cambridgema.gov)
108 CMR 10.00 – Medical Care (covered services, fee schedules, exceptions) (cambridgema.gov)
108 CMR 11.00 – Persian Gulf War Bonus under St. 1992, c. 153 (cambridgema.gov)
108 CMR 12.00 – Districts & Duties of Veterans’ Agents (local office requirements) (mass.gov)
108 CMR 13.00 – Reimbursements to Municipalities (flags, grants) (cambridgema.gov)
108 CMR 14.00 – Certification of Veterans’ Agents
108 CMR 15.00 – Criminal Offender Record Checks
108 CMR 16.00 – Qualified Veterans Hire Tax Credit
108 CMR 17.00 – Rules of Procedure (law.cornell.edu, mass.gov)
🔍 Sample Provisions
Eligibility (108 CMR 3.02): Defines qualifying military service—includes active U.S. Armed Forces, Merchant Marine in WWII, excludes reserve/training duty (law.cornell.edu).
Support Documents (3.07): Applicants must supply proof of service, income, dependency, etc.; VSOs forward copies to EOVS (regulations.justia.com).
Dependent Definitions (3.05): Includes spouse, widows, children (under 18 or up to 23 if in school), with specific conditions (massvetben.org).
Appeals (8.04): Allows benefits to continue during appeal to the Secretary, with repayment obligations if the appeal is lost (casetext.com).
🗂️ Accessing the Full Text
You can view and download the full texts of each CMR title via official sources:
Trial Court Law Libraries (Unofficial but up-to-date): “108 CMR” includes PDF content for each Title (mass.gov).
Mass.gov: PDF links for each section (e.g., General Provisions, Districts) (mass.gov).
Justia/Cornell: Offers readable versions of individual sections for free .
✅ Next Steps
Would you like assistance with:
Finding a specific regulation (e.g. annuity, appeals)?
How to apply for benefits or file an appeal?
Contact information for local Veterans’ Services Officers?
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