Minnesota 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 |
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| See source eligibility terms | State parks | Minnesota resident veterans with any service-related disability can receive a free annual state park vehicle permit. The annual state park vehicle permit is free. Check the official source for application and eligibility conditions not covered here. Unconfirmed details
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| 70 percent or higher | Property tax | Minnesota offers a $150,000 home market value exclusion for qualifying veterans rated at least 70 percent. The home market value exclusion is $150,000. Check the official source for application and eligibility conditions not covered here. Applications are filed with the county. Unconfirmed details
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| 100 percent; permanent and total | Dependent tuition | Eligible Minnesota dependents of veterans rated 100 percent permanent and total may receive up to $15,000 through the Minnesota GI Bill. The Minnesota GI Bill provides a maximum benefit of $15,000. Check the official source for application and eligibility conditions not covered here. Unconfirmed details
| mn.gov (opens in a new tab) |
| 100 percent | Hunting and fishing | Minnesota resident veterans with 100 percent service-related disability can receive free small game and permanent fishing licenses. Small game and permanent angling licenses are free. Check the official source for application and eligibility conditions not covered here. Unconfirmed details
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| 100 percent; permanent and total | Property tax | Minnesota offers a $300,000 home market value exclusion for qualifying veterans rated at least 100 percent permanent and total. The home market value exclusion is $300,000. Check the official source for application and eligibility conditions not covered here. Applications are filed with the county. Unconfirmed details
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Source gaps
- Vehicle: Minnesota vehicle: The original agency overview redirected to a CAPTCHA; the later recreation and education pages do not establish vehicle plate or tax rules. Sources tried: mn.gov (opens in a new tab).
State veterans homes
Minnesota state veterans homes: The original agency overview redirected to a CAPTCHA, leaving the home operation and current count unverified. Sources tried: mn.gov (opens in a new tab).
State veterans agency
Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs serves veterans in Minnesota.
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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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