Modernizing Chapter 115 to enhance benefits and services for veterans in Massachusetts.
The bill modernizes Chapter 115 to improve benefits and services for veterans in Massachusetts. Key provisions include creating a standardized application form for veterans' benefits, establishing a veterans equality review board to ensure benefits for those discharged based on sexual orientation or gender identity, and enhancing employment opportunities for veterans. The bill also mandates the creation of a database for veterans exposed to airborne hazards and encourages them to join the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry.
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