Colorado veteran benefits by rating

A rating alone does not establish eligibility. Programs have their own residency, income, service and application rules. Check the linked official source before applying.

Benefits and eligibility

Rating or basis	Benefit	Summary and conditions	Official source and checked date
See source eligibility terms	Dependent tuition	Eligible dependents of permanently disabled Colorado National Guardsmen receive tuition assistance for up to eight semesters, with qualifying room and board support. Colorado public institution tuition and qualifying room and board are covered, excluding required institutional fees. Check the official source for application and eligibility conditions not covered here. Unconfirmed details The source describes permanent disability, not a numeric VA rating or permanent and total status. The source does not give a numeric rating threshold. A permanent and total requirement is unconfirmed. Eligibility through individual unemployability is unconfirmed. Whether this program uses the disability rating or compensation rate is unconfirmed.	cdhe.colorado.gov Checked 2026-09-26
See source eligibility terms	Property tax	Qualifying Colorado veterans with a service-connected disability receive an exemption on half of the first $200,000 of primary residence value. Half of the first $200,000 of actual primary residence value is exempt. Check the official source for application and eligibility conditions not covered here. Unconfirmed details The source does not give a numeric rating threshold. A permanent and total requirement is unconfirmed. Eligibility through individual unemployability is unconfirmed. Whether this program uses the disability rating or compensation rate is unconfirmed. Surviving spouse eligibility is unconfirmed. Whether you apply through the county is unconfirmed. The applicable tax year is unconfirmed.	dpt.colorado.gov Checked 2026-09-25
50 percent or higher	Hunting and fishing	Colorado offers a lifetime small game and fishing combination license to qualifying resident veterans rated at least 50 percent service-connected. Check the official source for application and eligibility conditions not covered here. Unconfirmed details A permanent and total requirement is unconfirmed. Eligibility through individual unemployability is unconfirmed. The benefit amount is unconfirmed.	cpw.state.co.us Checked 2026-09-26
50 percent or higher	State parks	Qualifying Colorado resident veterans with at least 50 percent disability can receive a free Independence state parks pass. The Independence state parks pass is free. Check the official source for application and eligibility conditions not covered here. Unconfirmed details A permanent and total requirement is unconfirmed. Eligibility through individual unemployability is unconfirmed.	cpw.state.co.us Checked 2026-09-25
50 percent or higher	Vehicle	Colorado provides one free disabled veteran plate to qualifying veterans rated at least 50 percent service-connected. One disabled veteran plate is free. Check the official source for application and eligibility conditions not covered here. Unconfirmed details A permanent and total requirement is unconfirmed. Eligibility through individual unemployability is unconfirmed.	vets.colorado.gov Checked 2026-09-26

State veterans homes

Colorado operates 5 state veterans homes.

cdhs.colorado.gov
Checked 2026-09-26

State veterans agency

Colorado Division of Veterans Affairs serves veterans in Colorado.

discover.va.gov
Checked 2026-09-25

Before your appointment

Get ready for your appointment

A VSO representative can file your claim and represent you at no cost. You still gather the evidence, and arriving organized helps you get more from the appointment.

What to bring

Your DD-214 or other discharge papers
Any VA decision letters you have received
Medical records you want to discuss, from VA or private doctors
A short list of your conditions and your questions

Ask the office what else it needs. Contact the office even if you are unsure which documents you need.

Starting a new claim? Ask about an intent to file

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