Veteran Services 4,500-5,000 Veterans reside in Methuen. There are over 500 disabled veterans in Methuen. Retired military, widow compensation, and disabled veterans bring in 4 million dollars a year to the City of Methuen. According to Mass. General law every city and town in Mass. that has a population of 12,000 or more must have a veteran officer. This office assists 15 to 25 families throughout the year.
Federal assistance is done through disability claims or widow compensation.
Currently this office has power of attorney on 40 claims. Children of veterans can also attend under certain conditions. Our office receives many calls on housing. We try our best to assist our veterans in this process. This is the best program offered by the Veterans Administration.