Wisconsin 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
30 percent or higher	Dependent tuition	Wisconsin waives public college tuition and segregated fees for qualifying dependents of veterans rated at least 30 percent, for eight semesters or 128 credits. Full tuition and segregated fees are waived for eight semesters or 128 credits, whichever is greater. 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.	dva.wi.gov Checked 2026-09-26
50 percent or higher; includes individual unemployability	Hunting and fishing	Wisconsin offers a disabled veteran recreation card covering fishing and small game for qualifying veterans rated at least 50 percent or individually unemployable. Check the official source for application and eligibility conditions not covered here. Unconfirmed details A permanent and total requirement is unconfirmed. The benefit amount is unconfirmed.	dnr.wisconsin.gov Checked 2026-09-26
50 percent or higher; includes individual unemployability	State parks	Wisconsin offers a recreation card with park and trail admission to qualifying resident veterans rated at least 50 percent or individually unemployable. Check the official source for application and eligibility conditions not covered here. Unconfirmed details A permanent and total requirement is unconfirmed. The benefit amount is unconfirmed.	dnr.wisconsin.gov Checked 2026-09-26
70 percent or higher; includes individual unemployability	Hunting and fishing	Wisconsin offers a disabled veteran fishing license to qualifying veterans rated at least 70 percent or individually unemployable. Check the official source for application and eligibility conditions not covered here. Unconfirmed details A permanent and total requirement is unconfirmed. The benefit amount is unconfirmed.	dnr.wisconsin.gov Checked 2026-09-26
70 percent or higher	State parks	Wisconsin waives state park vehicle admission and trail pass fees for qualifying resident veterans rated at least 70 percent service-connected. State park vehicle admission and trail pass fees are waived. 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.	dnr.wisconsin.gov Checked 2026-09-26
100 percent; includes individual unemployability	Property tax	Eligible Wisconsin veterans rated 100 percent or individually unemployable can claim a state income tax credit for property taxes paid on their principal dwelling. The credit equals property taxes paid on the eligible principal dwelling. Check the official source for application and eligibility conditions not covered here. Applications are not filed with the county. Unconfirmed details A permanent and total requirement is unconfirmed. Surviving spouse eligibility is unconfirmed. The applicable tax year is unconfirmed.	www.revenue.wi.gov Checked 2026-09-25

Source gaps

Vehicle: Wisconsin vehicle: The recovered recreation benefits page does not establish a disabled veteran vehicle plate or tax rule. Sources tried: dnr.wisconsin.gov.

State veterans homes

Wisconsin operates 3 state veterans homes.

dva.wi.gov
Checked 2026-09-26

State veterans agency

Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs serves veterans in Wisconsin.

discover.va.gov
Checked 2026-09-25

Before your appointment

Get ready for your appointment

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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

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