# Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 115, sec. 2A: Enforcement of decisions relative to benefits

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## Section

- **Citation:** Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 115, sec. 2A
- **Heading:** Enforcement of decisions relative to benefits
- **Jurisdiction:** Massachusetts
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MA Code / Part I / Title XVII / Chapter 115 / Section 2A

## Text

Section 2A. If the secretary decides a controversy between an applicant and a veterans' agent relative to the validity or amount of a claim for veterans' benefits, as provided in section two, in favor of the applicant, the said veterans' agent shall, forthwith, make payment to the applicant in accordance with said decision notwithstanding any appeal therefrom by the veterans' agent. If the governor and council sustain the appeal of said veterans' agent as to the validity of such claim, payment to the applicant shall thereupon cease and all amounts paid to the applicant shall be reimbursed by the commonwealth in the manner provided in section six. If the governor and council sustain the appeal of said veterans' agent as to the amount of such claim, payment to the applicant of any amount in excess of the amount approved by the governor and council shall thereupon cease and all amounts paid to the applicant in excess of the amount so approved shall be reimbursed by the commonwealth in the manner provided by said section six. The decision of the secretary, in accordance with the provisions of said section two, may be enforced by the superior court on a petition in equity.

Section 2A. If the secretary decides a controversy between an applicant and a veterans' agent relative to the validity or amount of a claim for veterans' benefits, as provided in section two, in favor of the applicant, the said veterans' agent shall, forthwith, make payment to the applicant in accordance with said decision notwithstanding any appeal therefrom by the veterans' agent. If the governor and council sustain the appeal of said veterans' agent as to the validity of such claim, payment to the applicant shall thereupon cease and all amounts paid to the applicant shall be reimbursed by the commonwealth in the manner provided in section six. If the governor and council sustain the appeal of said veterans' agent as to the amount of such claim, payment to the applicant of any amount in excess of the amount approved by the governor and council shall thereupon cease and all amounts paid to the applicant in excess of the amount so approved shall be reimbursed by the commonwealth in the manner provided by said section six.

The decision of the secretary, in accordance with the provisions of said section two, may be enforced by the superior court on a petition in equity.

## Nearby sections

- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 115, sec. 1 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXVII_C115_S1.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 115, sec. 2 Powers and duties of secretary of veterans' services](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXVII_C115_S2.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 115, sec. 2A Enforcement of decisions relative to benefits](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXVII_C115_S2A.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 115, sec. 2B Veterans employment opportunities commission](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXVII_C115_S2B.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 115, sec. 2C Program to enhance employment opportunities and outcomes among veterans](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXVII_C115_S2C.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 115, sec. 2D Civilian licensure and certification opportunities available to members of the armed forces and veterans](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXVII_C115_S2D.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 115, sec. 2E Veterans' benefits and services notice; creation and distribution; contents; applicability](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXVII_C115_S2E.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 115, sec. 3 Appointment of veterans' agents; powers and duties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXVII_C115_S3.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 115, sec. 3A Use of photostatic copies of discharge papers of veterans](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXVII_C115_S3A.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 115, sec. 3B Veterans' benefits and services officers; certification and training; reduction in reimbursement allowance](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXVII_C115_S3B.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 115, sec. 4 Applications for veterans' benefits](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXVII_C115_S4.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 115, sec. 5 Payment of veterans' benefits by city or town; assignment of benefits; dishonorable discharge, etc.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXVII_C115_S5.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 115, sec. 5A Lien upon real estate of certain recipients of veterans' benefits](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXVII_C115_S5A.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 115, sec. 6 Reimbursement of cities and towns for veterans' benefits](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXVII_C115_S6.md)

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