MLRI: State & Federal Veterans' Benefits
Basic Public Benefits Advocacy Trainings

- Product Number: 2230090P01
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CLE Credits, earn up to:
5 substantive credits, 0 ethics credits CLE Credit Note -
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Product Description
Product Description
MCLE is pleased to offer this program to an in-person audience in our Boston conference center in addition to the live and recorded webcasts. Masks are encouraged.
This training is for legal services advocates, lawyers in private practice, social and health services workers, veterans, lay advocates, legislative aides, and anyone else who wants to learn about the basics of state and federal veterans' benefits. The training covers state veterans' benefits under G.L. c. 115 (administered by the Massachusetts Department of Veterans' Services), and federal benefits for healthcare, service-connected disability compensation, and non-service-connected pensions (administered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs). The session covers the basic application process, eligibility rules for veterans(military discharge status, financial eligibility, disqualifying conditions, refund status), and the disability requirements for benefits. It also covers the basics of filing an appeal and upgrading a less than honorable discharge.
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Agenda
Agenda & Materials
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9:30am - 9:40am
Welcome and Introduction
eLecture Add to CartAnna Schleelein Richardson, Esq., Veterans Legal Services , Boston
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9:40am - 9:55am
The Transition to Civilian Status & and a General Overview of Veterans Benefits
eLecture Add to CartDana Montalto, Esq., Harvard Law School/Legal Services Center , Jamaica Plain
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9:55am - 11:05am
Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA)
eLecture Add to CartAnna Schleelein Richardson, Esq., Veterans Legal Services , Boston
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11:05am - 11:10am
Networking and Refreshment Break
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11:00am - 12:15pm
Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Benefits
eLecture Add to CartAnna Schleelein Richardson, Esq., Veterans Legal Services , Boston
Steven J. Connor, Veterans' Services Department , Northampton
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12:15pm - 1:15pm
Lunch (on your own)
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1:15pm - 2:00pm
Character of Discharge & Access to Veterans Benefits
eLecture Add to CartDana Montalto, Esq., Harvard Law School/Legal Services Center , Jamaica Plain
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2:00pm - 2:05pm
Break
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2:05pm - 3:20pm
M.G.L. c. 115 – Massachusetts Veterans Services’ Benefits
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Please Note
MCLE webcasts are delivered completely online, underscoring their convenience and appeal. There are no published print materials. All written materials are available electronically only. They are posted 24 hours prior to the program and can be accessed, downloaded, or printed from your computer.
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