Virginia Veteran Benefits
2026 Complete Guide
Virginia offers 8 state-specific veteran benefits across property tax exemptions, vehicle benefits, education programs, and more. Below is a detailed breakdown of every benefit available to disabled veterans in VA, including eligibility requirements and how they stack with your federal VA benefits.
8
State Benefits
5
Categories
50+
Federal Benefits
378+
Discounts
Virginia State-Specific Benefits
Education Benefits (1)
Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program (VMSDEP)
Waiver of all tuition and mandatory fees for 8 semesters at Virginia public colleges for spouses and children of veterans with 100% P&T or 90%+ disability.
Hunting & Fishing (2)
Discounted Hunting/Fishing License (Any SC Disability)
Significantly discounted hunting and fishing licenses for veterans with any service-connected disability.
Free Lifetime Hunting & Fishing License (P&T)
Free lifetime hunting and fishing license for Virginia residents with a permanent and total disability.
Property Tax Exemptions (3)
100% P&T Full Real Property Tax Exemption
Full exemption from property taxes on primary residence (dwelling + up to 1 acre) for veterans rated 100% service-connected permanent and total disabled (including TDIU rated P&T). No income/net worth...
Vehicle Sales Tax Exemption
100% P&T disabled veterans are exempt from paying sales and use tax on the purchase of one vehicle.
Personal Property Tax Exemption on One Vehicle
Exemption from local personal property tax on one automobile or pickup truck for 100% P&T disabled veterans. Vehicle must be owned (not leased) and used primarily by/for the veteran.
State Parks & Recreation (1)
Virginia State Parks Veteran Benefits
Virginia state parks offer discounts for disabled veterans. Contact parks directly for current offerings.
Vehicle Benefits (1)
Free Disabled Veteran License Plates
Free license plates with disabled veteran designation for 100% P&T veterans, including disabled parking privileges.
2026 Federal Compensation Rates
In addition to Virginia state benefits, all veterans receive federal tax-free disability compensation. Here are the 2026 rates for a single veteran:
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