Pennsylvania 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 | Dependent tuition | Pennsylvania offers eligible children of qualifying disabled wartime veterans up to $500 per term for eight semesters. Assistance is up to $500 per term or semester for eight semesters. Check the official source for application and eligibility conditions not covered here. Unconfirmed details
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| See source eligibility terms | Property tax | Pennsylvania fully exempts qualifying principal residences for veterans with total or 100 percent permanent service-connected disability who meet wartime service and financial need rules. All qualifying principal residence real estate taxes are exempt. Check the official source for application and eligibility conditions not covered here. Unconfirmed details
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| 60 to 99 percent | Hunting and fishing | Pennsylvania offers reduced fishing license fees to resident veterans rated 60 through 99 percent service-connected. Resident annual or senior lifetime fishing licenses have reduced fees. Check the official source for application and eligibility conditions not covered here. Unconfirmed details
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| 100 percent | Hunting and fishing | Pennsylvania provides free fishing licenses to resident veterans with a 100 percent service-connected disability. The qualifying fishing license is free. Check the official source for application and eligibility conditions not covered here. Unconfirmed details
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Source gaps
- Vehicle: Pennsylvania vehicle: The guide has usable benefit material, but no vehicle rule with a captured rating threshold or amount was established. Sources tried: www.pa.gov (opens in a new tab).
- State parks: Pennsylvania state parks: The camping price page describes a general disability discount, but the saved text does not establish a VA rating qualification. Sources tried: www.pa.gov (opens in a new tab).
State veterans homes
Pennsylvania operates 6 state veterans homes.
State veterans agency
Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs serves veterans in Pennsylvania.
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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.
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