Denial of Application
Effective Apr 26, 2024Mass. Register #1520MGL c. 4, § 7, cl. 43rd MGL c. 10, § 78 St. 1945, c. 731 St. 1953, c. 440 St. 1968, c. 646Office of State Treasurer and Receiver General Deborah B. Goldberg
- (1) If the Division determines that an Applicant is not eligible for a bonus(es), the Division shall notify promptly the Applicant of the decision by letter sent via U.S. Mail and/or E-mail, if available. The letter or e-mail shall include the reason(s) for the denial and advise the Applicant of their right to appeal.
- (2) The Applicant, or their authorized representative, may appeal the denial by submitting a written appeal to the Division within 60 days of the Applicant’s or authorized representative’s receipt of the Division’s notice of denial. Appeals submitted to the Division via e-mail are acceptable.
- (3) Upon receipt of a written appeal, the Division shall send promptly a letter of acknowledgement to the Applicant or their authorized representative with a copy of the Veterans’ Bonus Appeal Board’s standing order in effect via U.S. Mail and/or e-mail, if available.
- (4) The Division shall promptly forward the Applicant’s written appeal to the Chair of the Veterans’ Bonus Appeal Board to schedule a hearing.