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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VA Weekly Veteran-Hiring Job List
VA News publishes a curated weekly list of job openings specifically targeted at veterans.VeteranActive DutyDependent
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VA On-Demand Career Fair
VA runs a permanent on-demand virtual career fair: walk through open positions, get resume feedback, video-chat with VA hiring managers, all from home, any time.VeteranDependent
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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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VA Caregiver Support Program
Monthly stipend + healthcare + training for family caregivers of eligible disabled veterans. Stipend tied to hours of care + GS-4 rate for the area, often substantial.DependentVeteran
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VA National Cemetery Burial
Burial in any VA national cemetery is free for eligible veterans and includes the gravesite, opening/closing of the grave, perpetual care, a government headstone or marker, a…free for eligible veterans and includes the…
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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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VA Pregnancy
VA Healthcare covers the full pregnancy journey for enrolled veterans: prenatal care, OB/GYN visits, ultrasounds, labor and delivery (via VA Community Care contracts), lactation…VeteranActive DutyRetiree
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VA D.O.U.L.A.S.
Miami VA launched the D.O.U.L.A.S.VeteranActive DutyRetiree
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VA Telehealth Eye Care
VA has rolled out remote tele-ophthalmology at many medical centers.VeteranActive DutyRetiree
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VA Mental Health Services
Mental health care at all VA medical centers.VeteranActive Duty
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VA Dental
VA dental care available to specific tiers: Class I (service-connected dental disability), Class II (recently separated, 180-day window), Class IV (100% disabled or POW).Veteran
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VA Community Care
VA pays for care at non-VA providers if VA can't see you in time, distance, or specialty. Major access expansion under the MISSION Act.Veteran
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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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VA Renovation Loan
The VA does allow a fixer-upper purchase via either the VA Renovation Loan (single loan covering purchase + repairs up to ~$50K) or the VA Energy-Efficient Mortgage (up to $6K…Active DutyVeteranRetiree
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VA Loan Funding Fee
Service members and veterans with a VA service-connected disability rating of 10% or higher are EXEMPT from the VA Loan Funding Fee, typically a 1.4-3.6% charge on the loan amount.VeteranActive DutyRetiree
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VA Home Loan
The umbrella VA Home Loan program, purchase, IRRRL refi, cash-out refi, NADL, SAH, SHA grants all live here.VeteranActive DutyRetiree
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VA Native American Direct Loan
Direct VA loan (not just guaranty) for Native American veterans buying/building/improving homes on federal trust lands. Better terms than typical VA loan.Veteran
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VA Loan Funding Fee
Service members and veterans with a VA service-connected disability rating of 10% or higher are EXEMPT from the VA Loan Funding Fee, typically a 1.4-3.6% charge on the loan amount.VeteranActive DutyRetiree
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