What is the difference between Veteran's Services and Veteran's Affairs (VA)?
The Veteran's Services Department administers benefits for Northampton veterans which are separate and distinct from those provided by the Veteran's Affairs (VA), a program of the federal government. The city Veteran's Services Department works closely with the VA in searching out any additional aid available to the veteran.

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1. How long has Northampton provided Veteran's Services?
2. What are Veteran's Services?
3. Where does the money come from for Veteran's Services?
4. What is the difference between Veteran's Services and Veteran's Affairs (VA)?
5. How does Veteran's Services relate to the Vietnam Veteran?
6. Who may apply for benefits?
7. What does it take to qualify for benefits?
8. Where may I file an application?
9. Where can I get a copy of my discharge papers?