Mississippi 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 | Hunting and fishing | Mississippi veterans with total service-connected disability can hunt or fish without purchasing a license while carrying proof of age, residency, and disability. Purchasing a hunting or fishing license is not required. Check the official source for application and eligibility conditions not covered here. Unconfirmed details
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| See source eligibility terms | Property tax | Honorably discharged Mississippi veterans with total service-connected disability receive a full homestead ad valorem tax exemption. All ad valorem taxes on assessed homestead value are exempt. Check the official source for application and eligibility conditions not covered here. The exemption extends to an unremarried surviving spouse. Unconfirmed details
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| 70 percent or higher | Vehicle | Mississippi lists one-dollar disabled veteran tags for qualifying residents rated at least 70 percent without permanent and total status. A qualifying tag costs one dollar. Check the official source for application and eligibility conditions not covered here. Unconfirmed details
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Source gaps
- State parks: Mississippi state parks: The benefits guide was recovered with local OCR, but no disability-based park pass or discount was established. Sources tried: www.msva.ms.gov (opens in a new tab).
- Dependent tuition: Mississippi dependent tuition: The education service page discusses federal education administration rather than establishing a state dependent tuition award tied to disability. Sources tried: www.msva.ms.gov (opens in a new tab).
State veterans homes
Mississippi operates state veterans care facilities.
State veterans agency
Mississippi Veterans Affairs serves veterans in Mississippi.
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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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