Washington 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 | Washington resident veterans age 65 or older with a service-connected disability can receive discounted hunting and fishing licenses. Eligible hunting and fishing licenses are discounted. Check the official source for application and eligibility conditions not covered here. Unconfirmed details
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| 30 percent or higher | Hunting and fishing | Washington resident veterans rated at least 30 percent service-connected can receive discounted hunting and fishing licenses. Eligible hunting and fishing licenses are discounted. Check the official source for application and eligibility conditions not covered here. Unconfirmed details
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| 30 percent or higher | State parks | Washington veterans rated at least 30 percent service-connected receive free park parking, camping, and moorage, with reservation and change fees payable. Park parking, boat launch, trailer dump, camping, and moorage are free, excluding reservation and change fees. Check the official source for application and eligibility conditions not covered here. Unconfirmed details
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| 70 percent or higher | Vehicle | Washington offers disabled veteran parking permits to qualifying veterans rated at least 70 percent who use a service animal. Check the official source for application and eligibility conditions not covered here. Unconfirmed details
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| 80 percent or higher | Property tax | Qualifying Washington veterans rated at least 80 percent or compensated at 100 percent can receive income-based property tax relief on their primary residence. Check the official source for application and eligibility conditions not covered here. Applications are filed with the county. Unconfirmed details
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| 100 percent | Dependent tuition | Eligible dependents of qualifying Washington veterans rated 100 percent disabled receive undergraduate tuition and fee waivers for up to 200 quarter credits. Undergraduate tuition and fees are waived for up to 200 quarter credits or equivalent semester credits. Check the official source for application and eligibility conditions not covered here. Unconfirmed details
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| 100 percent compensation rate | Vehicle | Washington offers disabled veteran plates to qualifying veterans receiving service-connected compensation at 100 percent expected to last more than one year. Check the official source for application and eligibility conditions not covered here. Unconfirmed details
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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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