Virginia Veteran Benefits
State-level benefits Virginia gives its veterans, retirees, and military families. Federal benefits aren't listed here — see Browse by Category for the federal side.
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Virginia resident veterans with a service-connected disability rated at 30% or higher can buy a lifetime hunting and/or fishing license at a heavily reduced fee.
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Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program
Spouses and children of service members killed in action, missing in action, taken prisoner, or at least 90% permanently disabled from military service receive free tuition and…free
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Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education
Qualifying recipients of the VMSDEP tuition waiver (see above) whose service member was killed or became disabled in combat may also receive a cash stipend each semester,…Dependent
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In-State Tuition for Virginia Resident
Any veteran who resides in Virginia qualifies for in-state tuition rates at Virginia public colleges and universities, regardless of how recently they moved to the state.Veteran
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Veteran Education, Transition and Employment
The Virginia DVS runs a statewide network of employment counselors specifically for veterans and transitioning service members.Veteran
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Virginia Benefits Claims Assistance Network
Virginia DVS operates 26 benefits service offices across the state where trained claims agents help veterans and their families file federal VA claims, navigate appeals, and…free
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Virginia National Guard Income Tax Subtraction
Virginia National Guard members at the rank of O-6 and below can subtract up to $5,500 (or pay for 39 training days, whichever is less) in Guard pay from their Virginia state income taxes.Active DutyVeteran
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Virginia Veterans Cemetery
Virginia state law requires the Commonwealth to pay any burial fee for the spouse of a National Guard or Reserve member at a state veterans cemetery, regardless of whether the…Active DutyVeteranDependent
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State Veterans Skilled Nursing Care Centers
Virginia operates state-run veterans care centers offering long-term skilled nursing care, dementia and memory care, and short-term rehabilitation at affordable rates.Veteran
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Virginia 100% Disabled Veteran Real Property Tax Exemption
Veterans with a 100% permanent and total service-connected disability rating are fully exempt from paying real estate taxes on their primary residence, including up to one acre of land.Veteran
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First $15,000 of Active Duty Military Basic Pay
Active duty military members serving more than 90 consecutive days can subtract up to $15,000 of their basic pay from Virginia state income taxes.Active DutyVeteran
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Military Retirement Pay State Income Tax Subtraction
Virginia veterans can subtract up to $40,000 of military retirement income from their state taxable income starting in tax year 2025 (up from $30,000 in 2024).VeteranActive DutyRetiree
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Virginia Legal Services Clinics
The Virginia Attorney General's office sponsors free legal services clinics specifically for veterans and military families, covering issues like benefits claims, employment…free
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Veteran Service Organizations
Nonprofit veteran service organizations (VSOs) exempt under federal tax code section 501(c)(19), such as the VFW, American Legion, and DAV, qualify for a Virginia sales and use…Veteran
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Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemptions
Five states offer complete property tax elimination on a veteran's primary residence for 100% service-connected P&T (permanent and total) or TDIU ratings: Texas (full homestead…VeteranActive DutyRetiree
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Disabled Veteran Special License Plates
Veterans who are blind, have lost or lost use of a limb, or are permanently and totally disabled as certified by the VA are entitled to one free set of Disabled Veteran specialty license plates.free
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Veteran Armed Forces Specialty License Plates
Honorably discharged veterans can order Virginia Veteran Armed Forces specialty license plates for a $10 annual fee (in addition to standard registration).Veteran
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State Veterans Cemeteries
Virginia operates three state veterans cemeteries (Amelia, Suffolk, and Dublin) offering free burial services.free
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