Virginia 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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| 90 percent or higher | Dependent tuition | Virginia waives eight semesters of public college tuition and mandatory fees for qualifying spouses and children of veterans rated at least 90 percent permanently disabled. Public college tuition and mandatory fees are waived for eight semesters. Check the official source for application and eligibility conditions not covered here. Unconfirmed details
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| 90 percent or higher | Dependent tuition | Virginia offers an additional education stipend to qualifying families of veterans permanently disabled at least 90 percent through covered military combat. Check the official source for application and eligibility conditions not covered here. Unconfirmed details
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| 100 percent; permanent and total; includes individual unemployability | Property tax | Qualifying Virginia veterans with permanent and total disability at 100 percent, including individual unemployability, receive a principal residence and land exemption. The principal dwelling and up to one acre are exempt. Check the official source for application and eligibility conditions not covered here. Unconfirmed details
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| 100 percent | State parks | Virginia offers veterans rated 100 percent service-connected a park passport covering parking and admission, with discounts on camping and other park services. Camping and listed services are discounted 50 percent, while one-night standard yurt reservations receive 25 percent off. Check the official source for application and eligibility conditions not covered here. Unconfirmed details
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| 100 percent; permanent and total | Vehicle | Virginia exempts one qualifying automobile or pickup from local property tax for veterans with a 100 percent permanent and total service-connected disability. One qualifying automobile or pickup is exempt from local property tax. Check the official source for application and eligibility conditions not covered here. Unconfirmed details
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Source gaps
- Hunting and fishing: Virginia hunting and fishing: The VA directory supports the veterans agency identity only; a disability-based Virginia wildlife license rule remains unverified. Sources tried: discover.va.gov (opens in a new tab).
State veterans homes
Virginia state veterans homes: The VA directory does not establish Virginia's current state home operation or count. Sources tried: discover.va.gov (opens in a new tab).
State veterans agency
Virginia Department of Veterans Services serves veterans in Virginia.
For paid help after a denied claim, see VA-accredited attorneys and claims agents in Virginia.
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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