Utah 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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| 10 percent or higher | Property tax | Veterans with at least 10 percent military-service disability may qualify for Utah’s property tax abatement. The cited guide caps the abatement at $505,548 of taxable value, based on disability percentage and unemployability classification. Check the official source for application and eligibility conditions not covered here. An unmarried surviving spouse or minor orphan may qualify for the abatement. The application and supporting records must be filed with the county where the property is located. Unconfirmed details
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| 10 percent or higher | Vehicle | Utah veterans with at least 10 percent military service disability can apply the property tax abatement toward motor vehicles. Check the official source for application and eligibility conditions not covered here. Unconfirmed details
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| 20 percent or higher | Hunting and fishing | Utah resident veterans rated at least 20 percent service-connected can receive discounted hunting, fishing, or combination licenses. Check the official source for application and eligibility conditions not covered here. Unconfirmed details
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Source gaps
- State parks: Utah state parks: The parks program and pilot pages returned 404 pages and the military index redirected to UtahID; the veterans agency confirms a disability pass without a price or numeric threshold. Sources tried: stateparks.utah.gov (opens in a new tab), stateparks.utah.gov (opens in a new tab), veterans.utah.gov (opens in a new tab), stateparks.utah.gov (opens in a new tab).
- Dependent tuition: Utah dependent tuition: The education page describes survivor and veteran programs, but no state dependent tuition award tied to a living veteran's disability was established. Sources tried: veterans.utah.gov (opens in a new tab).
State veterans homes
Utah operates 4 state veterans homes.
State veterans agency
Utah Department of Veterans and Military Affairs serves veterans in Utah.
For paid help after a denied claim, see VA-accredited attorneys and claims agents in Utah.
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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