Missouri 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	Property tax	Missouri former prisoners of war with total service-connected disability receive a full homestead real property tax exemption. All qualifying homestead real property taxes are 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.	mvc.dps.mo.gov Checked 2026-09-25
60 percent or higher	Hunting and fishing	Qualifying Missouri veterans rated at least 60 percent service-related may hunt small game or fish without a permit, with bird and trout exceptions. Small game hunting and fishing permits are waived, with migratory bird and trout exceptions. 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.	mvc.dps.mo.gov Checked 2026-09-25
80 percent or higher	Dependent tuition	Missouri offers survivor grants to eligible children and spouses of veterans rated at least 80 percent for qualifying combat injuries since September 11, 2001. 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.	mvc.dps.mo.gov Checked 2026-09-25
100 percent	Property tax	Qualifying Missouri veterans with a 100 percent service-connected disability can receive a property tax credit for real estate taxes or rent. Check the official source for application and eligibility conditions not covered here. Unconfirmed details Current credit maximum requires confirmation from the revenue department. A permanent and total requirement is unconfirmed. Eligibility through individual unemployability is unconfirmed. The benefit amount is unconfirmed. Surviving spouse eligibility is unconfirmed. Whether you apply through the county is unconfirmed. The applicable tax year is unconfirmed.	mvc.dps.mo.gov Checked 2026-09-25

Source gaps

Vehicle: Missouri vehicle: The benefits guide required OCR; the reviewed vehicle section did not yield a sufficiently clear rating threshold or amount for a saved rule. Sources tried: mvc.dps.mo.gov.
State parks: Missouri state parks: The camping rates page was retrieved, but a disabled veteran eligibility and discount rule was not established from its rendered content. Sources tried: mostateparks.com.

State veterans homes

Missouri operates 7 state veterans homes.

mvc.dps.mo.gov
Checked 2026-09-25

State veterans agency

Missouri Veterans Commission serves veterans in Missouri.

mvc.dps.mo.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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