West Virginia Veteran Benefits
State-level benefits West 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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West Virginia State Parks
Editorial military discount listing at military.com.VeteranActive DutyRetireeDependent
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West Virginia State Parks
Editorial military discount listing at military.com.VeteranActive DutyRetireeDependent
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Free Hunting, Trapping, and Fishing Licenses for Disabled
Resident veterans with a 100% permanent and total service-connected disability rating, or who qualify for the federal VA automobile grant, or who are former Prisoners of War, may…free
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West Virginia State Parks "Veterans' Salute"
Veterans and active duty military personnel receive 10% off all standard lodge rooms, cabins, and campsites at West Virginia State Parks year-round.10% off
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West Virginia War Orphan Education
Surviving spouses and dependent children (under 26) of West Virginia veterans killed in action or who died as a direct result of wartime service have their tuition and mandatory…Dependent
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State Civil Service Hiring Preference
Veterans applying for West Virginia state government jobs receive 5 extra points added to their passing exam score.Veteran
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Military Incentive
West Virginia employers who hire economically disadvantaged veterans receive a tax credit of 30% of the first $5,000 in wages paid to that employee.VeteranActive Duty
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Veteran-Owned Business Registration Fee
West Virginia veteran-owned businesses are exempt from paying the $100 state business registration fee when forming a new entity with the Secretary of State.Veteran
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Military Family Initial Professional License Fee
Active duty service members, honorably discharged veterans, and their spouses and surviving spouses can have the initial licensing fee waived when applying for a professional…VeteranActive DutyDependent
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Military Family Initial Real Estate License Fee
Active duty service members, honorably discharged veterans, their spouses, and surviving spouses of deceased service members can have the initial application fee waived when…VeteranActive DutyDependent
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WV National Guard Educational Encouragement Program
Active members of the West Virginia National Guard can receive up to $10,000 per fiscal year in state tuition assistance toward tuition and allowable fees at any college or university.Active DutyVeteran
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West Virginia Veterans Home
West Virginia operates a state veterans home in Barboursville for eligible veterans who need assisted-living-style domiciliary care.Veteran
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Charles Calvin Rogers State Veterans Nursing Facility
West Virginia operates a state veterans nursing facility in Clarksburg that provides skilled nursing and long-term care to eligible veterans.Veteran
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Disabled Veteran Real Property Tax Credit
West Virginia homeowners with a 90-100% combined service-connected disability rating can claim a tax credit on state income taxes equal to the real property taxes they paid on their primary residence.Veteran
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Military Retirement Pay State Income Tax Exemption
All military retirement income, including pay from the regular Armed Forces, Reserves, and National Guard, is fully exempt from West Virginia state income tax beginning with tax…Retiree
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Active Duty Military Pay Exemption
West Virginia residents on active military duty do not owe state income tax on their active duty military pay while serving.Active Duty
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Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery
West Virginia operates one state veterans cemetery in Dunbar where eligible veterans may be buried at no cost.free
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Disabled Veteran License Plate
Veterans with a 100% permanent and total service-connected disability rating, or who received a federal government vehicle purchase grant, are exempt from paying the vehicle…Veteran
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WV DVA Accredited Veterans Service Officers
The West Virginia Department of Veterans Assistance operates 14 benefits offices across the state, staffed by accredited Veterans Service Officers (VSOs) who provide free help to veterans and their families.free
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