Michigan 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; permanent and total	Hunting and fishing	Qualifying Michigan veterans with permanent and total service-related disability receive free hunting and fishing licenses that do not require a lottery. Hunting and fishing license fees are waived except for lottery licenses. Check the official source for application and eligibility conditions not covered here. Unconfirmed details The source does not give a numeric rating threshold. Eligibility through individual unemployability is unconfirmed. Whether this program uses the disability rating or compensation rate is unconfirmed.	www.legislature.mi.gov Checked 2026-09-25
See source eligibility terms; includes individual unemployability	Property tax	Qualifying Michigan veterans rated individually unemployable can receive a homestead property tax exemption without annual reapplication after a 2025 grant. The qualifying homestead is exempt from property taxation. Check the official source for application and eligibility conditions not covered here. A qualifying unremarried surviving spouse may receive the homestead exemption. Unconfirmed details The source does not give a numeric rating threshold. A permanent and total requirement is unconfirmed. Whether this program uses the disability rating or compensation rate is unconfirmed. Whether you apply through the county is unconfirmed. The applicable tax year is unconfirmed.	www.legislature.mi.gov Checked 2026-09-25
100 percent compensation rate; permanent and total	Dependent tuition	Eligible children of veterans receiving benefits at the permanent and total rate may receive Michigan undergraduate tuition assistance. Check the official source for application and eligibility conditions not covered here. Unconfirmed details Eligibility through individual unemployability is unconfirmed. The benefit amount is unconfirmed.	www.michigan.gov Checked 2026-09-25
100 percent compensation rate; permanent and total	Property tax	Eligible Michigan veterans receiving benefits at the 100 percent permanent and total rate can request a property tax exemption. The veteran must have an honorable discharge. The veteran must be a Michigan resident. Check the official source for application and eligibility conditions not covered here. An eligible unremarried surviving spouse must remain a Michigan resident. Unconfirmed details Eligibility through individual unemployability is unconfirmed. The benefit amount is unconfirmed. Whether you apply through the county is unconfirmed. The applicable tax year is unconfirmed.	www.michigan.gov Checked 2026-09-25
100 percent compensation rate; permanent and total	State parks	Vehicles with Michigan’s 100 percent disabled veteran plate receive state park entry without a Recreation Passport. The veteran must qualify for and display the disabled veteran plate. Check the official source for application and eligibility conditions not covered here. Unconfirmed details Eligibility through individual unemployability is unconfirmed. The benefit amount is unconfirmed.	www.legislature.mi.gov Checked 2026-09-25 www.michigan.gov Checked 2026-09-25
100 percent compensation rate; permanent and total	Vehicle	Veterans receiving benefits at the permanent and total rate can register one passenger vehicle with a disabled veteran plate without recurring fees. The first plate has a one-time $5 administrative fee. Check the official source for application and eligibility conditions not covered here. Unconfirmed details Eligibility through individual unemployability is unconfirmed. The benefit amount is unconfirmed.	www.michigan.gov Checked 2026-09-25

State veterans homes

Michigan operates 3 state veterans homes.

www.legislature.mi.gov
Checked 2026-09-25

State veterans agency

Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency serves veterans in Michigan.

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

An intent to file (VA Form 21-0966) can hold your potential start date for benefits for up to one year while you gather evidence. Ask the office to submit one at your first contact if you have not filed one already. Check your intent to file deadline with the free calculator.

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