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 |
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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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 (opens in a new tab).
State veterans homes
Wisconsin operates 3 state veterans homes.
State veterans agency
Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs serves veterans in Wisconsin.
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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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