Vet Pay ChartWest Virginia disabled veteran benefits
Official state programs, rating thresholds and other eligibility conditions. Checked September 30, 2026.
| Program | Benefit | Who may qualify |
|---|---|---|
| Property taxDisabled Veteran Real Property Tax Credit | Eligible homeowners can claim a refundable state income-tax credit for timely paid real-property taxes on the qualifying primary residence. This requires paying the property tax first. | Honorably discharged veteran with a combined VA disability rating of 90% to 100%, qualifying ownership/occupancy and timely installment payments. The credit is distinct from the general homestead exemption and has separate survivor rules.Official program detailsAdditional eligibility rules |
| Vehicle registrationDisabled-veteran registration fee exemption | Qualifying disabled-veteran and specified military-award plates can carry registration-fee exemptions. Some other charges may remain. | Disabled-veteran eligibility includes a qualifying VA adapted-vehicle grant or permanent-total service-connected disability. Other award and unremarried-survivor pathways have their own documentation.Official program detailsAdditional eligibility rules |
| Hunting and fishingFree qualifying veteran licenses | Eligible resident disabled veterans and former prisoners of war can obtain free hunting, trapping and fishing privileges through the state application. | Qualifying VA adapted-vehicle benefit, 100% permanent-total disability, former-POW status or statutory registration-exemption pathway. Apply with service/disability documentation; seasons and other rules remain.Official program detailsAdditional eligibility rules |
| State parksVeterans Salute lodging and camping discount | Veterans and active-duty personnel receive a year-round 10% discount on qualifying standard state-park lodge rooms, cabins and campsites. Additional seasonal offers can vary. | Provide qualifying military/veteran documentation and use the applicable reservation procedure. Availability and exclusions apply.Official program detailsAdditional eligibility rules |
| EducationVeterans Re-Education Assistance | Eligible veterans can receive up to $500 per semester for qualifying tuition, professional licensing/certification tests or training materials, subject to available funding. | West Virginia resident, honorable discharge and exhaustion of VA education benefits. Submit proof of residency, enrollment and the required state application.Official program detailsAdditional eligibility rules |
| Income taxMilitary retirement exclusion | West Virginia excludes qualifying military retired pay from state income tax. VA disability compensation is tax-free. | Other retirement distributions and income have separate tax rules.Official program details |
| EmploymentVeteran civil-service exam preference | Eligible veterans receive five points on passing entrance exams; qualifying Purple Heart or service-connected-disability status adds another five points. | Qualifying service and honorable discharge or the specified Reserve active-training pathway. Submit DD214 and, when required, recent VA compensation documentation.Official program detailsAdditional eligibility rules |
Property tax rating thresholds
Before you apply
Bring your current VA benefit or award letter and the documents required by the administering agency. Exemptions may require an application, county approval and renewal. Federal compensation and state benefit eligibility are separate.
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Sources for this page
- myarmybenefits.us.army.mil — Benefit Library/State/Territory Benefits/West Virginia
- veterans.wv.gov — benefits/Pages/StateBenefits.aspx
- dmv.wv.gov — military disabled veterans
- wvstateparks.com — deals
- veterans.wv.gov — benefits/Pages/Education Benefits.aspx
- personnel.wv.gov — veterans preference points and other information
Retrieved September 30, 2026. Published VA rates, official rules and eligibility terms control.