Top 15 States for 100% Disabled Veteran Benefits

A 100 percent disability rating, or total disability rating, is the highest rating percentage the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers for service-connected compensation.  VA grants this rating to veterans with extremely debilitating service-connected conditions, including those who are unable to work due to their conditions (i.e., TDIU).

A 100 percent rating provides the highest schedular amount of disability compensation.  Veterans with this rating also typically qualify for further VA benefits, such as VA health care from Priority Group 1, dental care benefits, and more.

Additionally, many states provide their own unique 100 percent disabled veteran benefits.  In this post, we will review some of the best states to live in for 100 percent disabled veterans and the state benefits they currently offer.

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The following are the top 15 100 percent disabled veteran benefits by state:

1. North Dakota

As of 2019, about 46,000 veterans live in North Dakota, which comprises about 8 percent of North Dakota’s adult population.  North Dakota has the third-highest veteran income in the country.  Additionally, around 26.6 percent of North Dakota veterans (approx. 12,000 veterans) have a service-connected disability.

Veterans living in North Dakota with a 100 percent disability rating have access to a variety of state benefits.  The following are state benefits offered exclusively to 100 percent disabled veterans and veterans with permanent and total (P&T) disability ratings:

• 100 percent disabled veterans and un-remarried surviving spouses are eligible for a $8,100 veterans property tax credit.
• 100 percent disabled veterans can purchase a combined general game, habitat stamp, small game, and fur-bearer license for a reduced rate of $3.00.
• All veterans seeking state jobs in North Dakota can receive a 5-point preference for employment. Disabled veterans with a 100 percent disability rating can receive a 10-point advantage.
• P&T veterans who are either confined to a wheelchair or paraplegic can be exempt from the first $120,000 of valuation for property taxes.
• A dependent tuition waiver for any North Dakota state school is available to qualifying dependents of servicemembers who died in action, as a result of active duty, or became totally disabled as a result of service.
• Veterans with a 100 percent disability rating are eligible for two sets of tax-exempt North Dakota Disabled American Veteran license plates, with no annual license fee.

Other North Dakota state benefits available to disabled veterans include:

• Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can apply for a grant which may provide them with a specially trained service dog. These service dogs can help calm anxiety attacks, provide comfort and assurance in public settings, or wake veterans from nightmares.  To qualify, veterans must be residents of North Dakota, have a diagnosis of PTSD, attend counseling or therapy, and have a doctor’s recommendation.
• Hardship grants are available to veterans, their spouses, and un-remarried surviving spouses to cover the costs of dental work, glasses, transportation to medical treatment, hearing aids, or other needs during emergency situations.
• Veterans Educational Training (VET) is a course designed to prepare veterans for certificate courses and 2-year or 4-year college degree programs. “Refresher training” in skills such as English, computers, math, and study skills are offered.
• Veterans with a 50 percent disability rating can purchase a fishing license for a reduced price of $5.00. Additionally, 50 percent or more disabled veterans and former POWs can qualify for a free annual permit to state parks.
• All veterans are eligible for free burial at the North Dakota Veterans cemetery free of charge. Spouses are eligible as well, however, a small fee may apply.

North Dakota veterans can learn more about benefits offered by their state on the North Dakota VA website.

2. Texas

As of 2021, about 1.5 million veterans live in the state of Texas, comprising around 8 percent of the total veteran population in the United States.  Approximately 30 percent of Texas veterans have a service-connected disability rating (around 444,000 individuals), and around 43 percent of veterans with a service-connected condition are rated 70 percent or higher by VA.

Due to the high number of disabled veterans in Texas, the state provides a variety of benefits and resources to these veterans.  State benefits offered exclusively to 100 percent disabled veterans include:

• Total property tax exemption for veterans and their surviving spouses.

Totally disabled veterans can also qualify for other Texas benefits, such as:

• A free driver’s license for veterans with a service-connected disability rated at least 60 percent.
• The Veterans Home Improvement Program (VHIP) provides home improvement loans up to $50,000 for a maximum 20-year payoff or a $7,500 to $10,000 loan for a 10 year pay off. Veterans with 30 percent disability rating or higher are eligible for a discounted interest rate.
• The Hazelwood Act provides eligible veterans and their spouses and dependent children with up to 150 hours of tuition free college at state schools.
• A veterans preference in employment with state agencies or offices.
• The Veteran Entrepreneur Program helps veteran entrepreneurs with resources to start or grow their own business.
• A hunting and fishing license for veterans with a 50 percent or greater disability and a state park pass for veterans with a 60 percent or greater disability.
• Texas has four state veteran cemeteries in which all Texas veterans, their spouses, and their dependent children are eligible for burial at no cost.

Learn more about state benefits by visiting the Texas Veterans Commission website.

3. Wyoming

Approximately 1 in every 10 Wyoming residents are veterans (about 45,000 veterans).  Around 25 percent of the veteran population (approx. 11,000 veterans) have a service-connected disability rating.  Wyoming has the most veteran facilities per 10,000 veterans, and nearly 60 percent of Wyoming veterans are enrolled in VA health care.

The following benefits are exclusively available to veterans with a 100 percent total disability rating:

• Free lifetime game bird, small game, and fishing licenses are available for veterans who are 100 percent disabled.

Wyoming also offers other state benefits to disabled veterans, including:

• A $3,000 reduction in the assessed value of homes of veterans who served overseas during an armed conflict and received an Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal or have a VA disability rating. Un-remarried surviving spouses can also qualify for this benefit.
• Veterans receive a 5-point employment preference over non-veteran competitors for state jobs. Veterans with a disability rating of 10 percent or more get an advantage of 10 points.  Surviving spouses may also be entitled to this benefit.
• Members of the National Guard can qualify for free tuition at the University of Wyoming, seven community colleges, and the Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy. Some may qualify for partial reduction of fees at private institutions.
• Free lifetime fishing licenses and day use and camping passes at state parks are available to veterans who are at least 50 percent disabled.
• Veteran residents of Wyoming may be buried at The Oregon Trail State Veterans Cemetery free of charge as long as they received any discharge other than dishonorable. Spouses and dependent children can also qualify for this benefit.

The Wyoming Military Department provides more information about state veteran benefits on its website.

4. South Dakota

As of 2019, around 58,000 veterans live in South Dakota, comprising about 8.8 percent of the adult population.  Around 26.8 percent of South Dakota veterans (15,442 veterans) have a service-connected disability rating.  South Dakota also has the second-highest number of veteran facilities per 10,000 veterans.

Some state benefits that are exclusive to 100 percent disabled veterans and P&T disabled veterans include:

• Veterans who are permanently and totally disabled or with loss, or loss of use, of both lower extremities are exempt from paying property taxes on their homes, as are surviving un-remarried spouses.
  • In addition, qualified current or former servicemembers who were legal residents of South Dakota for at least six months immediately prior to military service can receive a Veterans bonus of $500.
• Free admission to state parks and discounted camping or electric hookup fees are available to totally disabled veterans (rated at 100 percent), former POWs, and those entitled to special monthly compensation.

Other state benefits available to disabled veterans living in South Dakota:

• Free tuition at state colleges is available to honorably discharged residents of South Dakota who served after August 1, 1990 and received an expeditionary, campaign, or service medal for combat operations.  Only those who do not meet the requirements for the GI Bill or other educational benefits may be entitled to this benefit.
• Children of those who died while on active duty AND are under age 25 can be eligible for free tuition at state supported schools.
• Children of National Guard members who died OR became totally disabled as a result of their service and are currently under age 25 may be eligible for free tuition at state colleges.
• National Guard members can qualify for a 50 percent reduction in undergraduate tuition costs.

• Veterans living in South Dakota may qualify for a four-year fishing license for a small fee if they are entitled to special monthly compensation, are a former POW, collect Social Security Disability, or are at least 40 percent disabled.

• A burial allowance of up to $100 can be provided by the state to assist the families of honorably discharged, deceased veterans pay for funeral expenses.
• South Dakota will pay $100 towards the cost of setting a government headstone or marker at a veteran’s grave.  The veteran must have been a SD resident for at least one year prior to joining the service, or for at least one year prior to their death.
• Veterans who meet the minimum job qualifications for state, county, local, or school district positions are given employment preference.  This same benefit applies to unmarried surviving spouses of veterans who died in service or from a service-connected condition.  If the disabled veteran themselves are unable to use this benefit, their spouse can.

Learn about these benefits and more state veteran perks by visiting the South Dakota VA website.

5. Alaska

As of 2019, around 65,000 veterans live in Alaska, which comprises about 12.2 percent of the adult population.  About 29.6 percent (19,286) of Alaska’s veterans have a VA service-connected disability rating.  Additionally, the average income among veterans after housing expenses is the highest in the nation.

State benefits available to disabled veterans living in Alaska, including those with 100 percent disability ratings, are:

• The Veterans Land Sale Preference, which offers veterans the exclusive opportunity to purchase any unoccupied residential land at a restricted sale and at fair appraised market value before it is offered at auction.
• The Veterans Land Discount, which can allow qualified veterans a one-time 25 percent discount on the purchase price of state recreational or residential land.
• 50 percent or more disabled veterans are exempt from property taxes on the first $150,000 of their home’s assessed value.
• Employees of the state can buy in up to five years of military time toward their State Public Employees’ Retirement System credit to increase monthly benefits.
• Veterans and National Guard members who meet all other job qualifications can be entitled to a 5 percent-point preference when applying for state jobs.
• The Alaska DMV may waive the commercial licensing test for those with recent military commercial motor vehicle experience.
• A waiver of undergraduate tuition and fees at the University of Alaska for surviving spouses or dependents of servicemembers who died in the line of duty or were listed as a POW.
• A 20 percent discount on the Alaska railroad.
• Reduced fare on the Alaska Marine Highway system.
• Free hunting and fishing licenses to veterans with a disability rating of at least 50 percent.
• A free two-year Alaska State Park Camping Pass for disabled veterans.

The Alaska Department of Military and Veterans Affairs website provides more information on state benefits available to Alaska veterans.

6. Nevada

As of 2019, about 207,000 veterans live in Nevada, comprising 9.1 percent of the adult population.  Around 24.6 percent of Nevada’s veterans have a service-connected disability rating.

Nevada offers a variety of state benefits to disabled veterans, including some benefits exclusive to veterans with a 100 percent disability rating.  These include:

• 100 percent disabled veterans in Nevada are exempt from all state and local parking fees.
• Honorably discharged resident veterans with a 60 percent disability rating or more can receive a property tax exemption.

Veterans living in Nevada may also qualify for the following state benefits:

• The Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP), which provides individualized career services to veterans with a significant barrier to employment.
• Assessment and Guidance Services helps veterans translate military skills into employment.
• Two state veterans’ homes.
• Free burial for eligible veterans at two veterans’ cemeteries in Nevada.
• Specialty license plates and veteran designation on driver’s license.
• Free legal representation through the Nevada Attorney General’s Office of Military Legal Assistance (OMLA) for a variety of civil issues for military families on current active duty.
• Purple Heart recipients are eligible for free tuition at any state colleges or universities.
• Veterans with a 50 percent disability rating or more are eligible for a hunting and fishing license.
• Veterans with 10 percent disability rating or more qualify for a free pass to all state parks, camping, and boat launches.

Learn more about Nevada veteran benefits by visiting the Nevada Department of Veterans Services website.

7. Idaho

As of 2017, approximately 122,000 veterans live in Idaho, comprising about 10 percent of the Idaho adult population.  About 28,900 of these veterans have a service-connected disability rating, and about 60,900 are enrolled in VA healthcare.

Idaho provides a variety of state benefits to disabled veterans, including several that are exclusive to 100 percent disabled veterans, such as:

• A reduction in property tax on a 100 percent disabled veteran’s home by as much as $1,320.
• Idaho residents with a 100 percent disability rating have free day-use access and a free campsite at Idaho state parks.

Idaho also offers the following state benefits:

• A 5-point employment preference over non-veteran competitors for state jobs. Veterans with a disability rating of 10 percent or more or Purple Heart recipients get an advantage of 10 points.  Surviving spouses may also be entitled to this benefit.
• Veterans who have a 30 percent disability rating or more must be offered an interview if they are one of the top 10 candidates for the position.
• Expedited processing for occupational licenses for servicemembers and veterans.
• A $1,000 grant for wartime veterans in cases of extreme emergency.
• Reduced fees for hunting and fishing licenses and tags for resident veterans or nonresident veterans with a 40 percent disability rating or more.
• A Grocery Tax Credit for veterans who are 65 years or older or disabled and 62 years or older.
• Veteran designation on driver’s license or state-issued identification card.

Learn more about Idaho veteran benefits by visiting the Idaho Division of Veterans Services website.

8. Virginia

About 1 in 10 of Virginia’s adult population are military veterans, totaling around 677,000 veterans living in the state as of 2019.  Approximately 27.1 percent of Virginia veterans are service connected for a disabling condition.  Virginia also has one of the lowest unemployment rates for veterans in the country at around 4 percent as of 2020.

Virginia provides certain state benefits to veterans living in Virginia with service-connected disabilities, including benefits exclusive to 100 percent disabled veterans, such as:

• Full exemption from property taxes on a 100 percent disabled veteran home
• Free admission and parking at Virginia state parks

Virginia veterans may also qualify for the following state VA benefits:

• Veterans with a 90 percent disability rating can qualify for the Military Survivors and Dependents Program, which provides education benefits to eligible spouses and children of veterans.
• 70 percent disabled veterans are eligible for a discounted hunting and fishing license.
• Free burial at Virginia’s three veteran cemeteries.
• Peer support and employment services through the Virginia Transition Assistance Program (VTAP).
• Disabled veterans can get 10 percent added to their test score for state employment.
• Military basic pay up to $15,000 can be exempted from Virginia income tax.
• Admittance into two Virginia veterans’ homes in Richmond and Roanoke. Two more homes in Virginia Beach and Puller are scheduled to open in 2022.
• A Virginia Women Veterans Program (VWVP) that provides community resources, benefits support, and education and employment outreach to women veterans in Virginia.

Learn more about Virginia’s state benefits program here.

9. New Hampshire

In 2019, about 93,866 veterans were living in New Hampshire, comprising 8.5 percent of the adult population.  Around 19 percent of New Hampshire veterans have a service-connected disability rating.

New Hampshire veterans with 100 percent disability ratings can access several state benefits exclusive to 100 percent disabled veterans and permanent and total disabled veterans:

• Permanently and totally disabled veterans can receive at least a $700 tax credit on their permanent residence. The amount may be higher depending on the city or town in New Hampshire.
• P&T veterans can qualify for a fee exemption for their license and their car registration, and a disabled veteran license plate at no charge. This license plate guarantees free parking in any New Hampshire city or town.
• A free fish and game license for 100 percent P&T veterans.

Other veteran-specific state benefits include:

• Admission to a New Hampshire Veterans Home in Tilton for honorably discharged veterans with at least 90 days of wartime service.
• Certain wartime veterans and their spouses or surviving spouses may qualify for a property tax credit of up to $750.
• New Hampshire National Guard members may be eligible for tuition-free courses.
• A hiring preference for state employment is offered to eligible veterans.
• A veteran preference for federal training opportunities that may be fully or partially funded by the federal government or state.
• Service-connected disabled veterans may be exempt from paying fees for a Peddler’s License.
• New Hampshire provides temporary unemployment compensation to New Hampshire veteran workers for a period of 26 weeks, if eligible.
• Veterans are given priority for New Hampshire employment services programs.
• A veteran indicator on a New Hampshire drivers’ license.
• Free fishing permits for patients at the Manchester VA Medical Center or residents of the New Hampshire Veterans’ Home.
• Admission to New Hampshire State Parks for National Guard service members and disabled veterans.
• $100 bonuses for certain eligible veterans.
• A New Hampshire Veteran’s and Dependent Families Relief for wartime veterans and their families who are unable to support themselves.
• Eligibility for burial in the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery for honorably discharged veterans.

Access more information about New Hampshire veteran benefits by visiting the NH Department of Military Affairs and Veterans Services website.

10. Illinois

As of 2019, around 570,000 veterans live in Illinois, which comprises 5.8 percent of the adult population.  About 15.9 percent of these veterans have a service-connected disability rating.  Additionally, 15,050 veterans received support through VA home loan guarantees in 2019.

Veterans with a 100 percent disability rating, as well as disabled veterans with lower ratings, may qualify for the following benefits:

• The Disabled Veterans’ Standard Homestead Exemption offers a reduction in the assessed value of a disabled veteran’s home. Veterans with a 70 percent disability rating or higher are exempt from paying property taxes on their home.
• Each child between the ages of 10 and 18 years of a 100 percent disabled veteran or a veteran who died can receive an Educational Opportunity Grant.
• The Illinois Veteran Grant (IVG) Program pays tuition and certain fees at Illinois state colleges and universities for honorably discharged veterans who are Illinois residents and served on active duty for one year or more. The Illinois National Guard also has a college grant program for veterans.
• Illinois also provides work-study opportunities at various campuses throughout Illinois.
• Fishing and hunting licenses are not required for veterans with a 10 percent disability rating or higher.
• Illinois provides free camping and admission to state parks for certain disabled veterans.
• The Illinois’ Workforce Development system offers certain resources and programs to help veterans attain employment.
• Unemployment insurance provides financial protection to veterans who served on active duty.
• Honorably discharged veterans who served during wartime get an employment preference for state jobs.
• A $100 bonus is offered to veterans who served in certain time periods and locations.
• Illinois also has five veterans homes in Chicago, LaSalle, Manteno, Quincy, and Anna.

To learn more about state benefits offered in Illinois, veterans can visit the Illinois VA website.

11. Nebraska

According to a 2020 estimate by the National Center for Veterans Analysis and Statistics (NCVAS), around 126,951 veterans are living in Nebraska, comprising about 8.2 percent of the adult population.  Around 30.6 percent of the veteran population (around 36,000 veterans) have a service-connected disability rating.  Nebraska also has the lowest veteran unemployment rate (around 2.7 percent) and low rate of veterans living in poverty (under 5 percent).

Veterans with a 100 percent disability rating can qualify for a few exclusive benefits in North Dakota, including:

• The Nebraska Homestead Exemption Program provides property tax relief to 100 percent disabled veterans.

Other benefits available to disabled veterans living in Nebraska include:

• The Veterans Aid Fund, which provides veterans with assistance purchasing food, shelter, clothes, funerals, medical care, and surgical items in unforeseen emergency circumstances.
• The Nebraska Homestead Exemption reduces the amount totally disabled veterans must pay for property taxes.
• Honorably discharged veterans seeking a state, county, or municipal job can be eligible for a 5 percent advantage on employment testing. Disabled veterans can receive a 10 percent advantage on these exams.  Current military spouses and spouses of 100 percent disabled veterans can also qualify for this benefit.
• Children of service members who died while on active duty, as a result of active duty, or became permanently and totally disabled as a result of service can be eligible for a tuition waiver at the University of Nebraska and all state community colleges. Additionally, current members of the Nebraska-based Reserve units can qualify for a 50 percent tuition credit at community and state colleges.
• Veterans in Nebraska who are 50 percent disabled or more can receive free lifetime fishing and hunting licenses.
• Any Nebraska veteran over the age of 64 can purchase a hunting and fishing license at a reduced rate of $5.
• Eligible veterans and their dependents are eligible for burial in Alliance, Nebraska free of charge.

Veterans who would like to learn more about Nebraska veteran benefits can visit the Nebraska VA website.

12. Hawaii

As of 2019, around 101,975 veterans live in Hawaii, which is approximately 9.5 percent of the adult population.  In addition, about 23.8 percent of Hawaii’s veterans have a service-connected disability rating.

Hawaii veterans with a 100 percent disability rating may qualify for the following 100 percent disabled veteran benefits:

• Hawaii offers a $5,000 grant to totally disabled veterans who need to purchase or remodel a home to improve handicap accessibility.
• Totally disabled veterans or their surviving spouses are fully exempt from taxes on their property. Each island has its own tax exemption for veterans.
• 100 percent disabled veterans can receive a $45 state registration fee exemption on their vehicle.

Hawaii also offers the following state benefits for veterans:

• Disabled veterans receive a 10-point preference added to their examination scores for competitive state employment positions. Non-disabled veterans receive 5 preference points.
• Veterans can choose from special veteran license plates at the same price as regular state license plates.
• Hawaii offers free burial at Hawaii’s veterans’ cemeteries for qualified veterans and their dependents.
• The Hawaii Army National Guard State Tuition Assistance Program (STAP) offers tuition waivers to eligible members who completed Basic Combat Training and Advanced Individual Training. STAP cover 100 percent of community college tuition and 50 percent of four-year universities.  This benefit is for active-duty military.

The Hawaii Office of Veterans’ Services provides a full list of state veteran benefits and services on its website.

13. Maine

As of 2017, Maine has more than 114,000 residents who are veterans, which is over 11 percent of the state’s adult population.  In addition, more than 27,000 veterans receiving service-connected disability compensation, and more than 57,000 veterans currently enrolled in the VA health care system.

Around 50 percent of veterans living in Maine are 65 years or older and more than 10 percent are military retirees.

If you are a 100 percent disabled veteran living in Maine, you may be eligible for the following state benefits offered exclusively to 100 percent disabled and P&T veterans:

• 100 percent disabled veterans receive a $6,000 property tax exemption, and paraplegic veterans can receive $50,000.
• 100 percent P&T disabled veterans are exempt from one registration fee, title fee, and driver’s license renewal fee.
• Eligible dependents of 100 percent P&T disabled veterans who have been Maine residents for five years or more may qualify for a 100 percent tuition waiver at University of Maine schools, Community Colleges, and Maine Maritime Academy.

Maine also offers the following state benefits to disabled veterans:

• Honorably discharged veterans can receive a military service driver’s license and a complimentary veteran license plate.
• Maine’s Career Centers have dedicated Veteran Employment Representatives who assist veterans with resume writing, networking, and interviewing skills.
• Veteran candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for a state job are guaranteed an interview.
• The Accelerated Occupational Licensing Initiative provides fast-track civilian licensing for veterans with military expertise in certain areas, such as electrical, fuel, or plumbing.
• Health care employment opportunities for veterans who had health care related military training.
• The Veteran Emergency Financial Assistance (VEFA) provides emergency relief funds of up to $2,000 to Maine veterans who do not have sufficient savings or other financial assistance during an emergency.
• Maine offers rehabilitative, skilled nursing, and long-term care for veterans in six locations across the state.
• Maine has four veterans memorial cemeteries.
• A free, lifetime park pass for complimentary admission to most of Maine’s state parks for Maine veteran residents.
• Veterans with a 50 percent service-connected disability rating or higher may obtain a free fishing and hunting license.

To learn more about these benefits and other state veteran benefits offered, visit the Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services website.

14. Florida

Florida has the third largest veteran population in the country, with more than 1.5 million veterans residing in the state.  As of 2020, about 401,000 of these Florida veterans are receiving disability compensation for service-connected conditions.

Florida veterans with a 100 percent total disability rating may qualify for the following state benefits:

• A free Florida driver’s license for P&T disabled veterans.
• A free five-year hunting and fishing license for P&T disabled veterans.
• Full homestead property tax exemption for 100 percent P&T disabled veterans.
• Veterans with a 10 percent disability rating or higher can qualify for a $5,000 deduction on their home’s assessed value.
• College educational opportunities for dependent children and spouses of veterans who died from a service-connected disability or who are 100 percent P&T veterans.
• An undergraduate tuition waiver for Purple Heart recipients or veterans with other higher combat decorations.
• A hiring preference for government jobs for disabled veterans.
• Veterans with service-connected disabilities and their spouses get a free lifetime pass to state parks.
• The Veterans Florida Agriculture Program, a six-month, paid fellowship, offers veterans a comprehensive training in the agriculture industry.
• Assisted living and nursing homes for Florida veterans. The cost of care is based on the veteran’s income.

For more information about these veteran benefits and other Florida state veteran benefits, visit the Florida VA website.

15. West Virginia

As of 2018, West Virginia is home to more than 147,000 veterans.  This comprises about 9 percent of West Virginia’s adult population.  Additionally, about 37,000 West Virginia veterans receive disability compensation for a service-connected condition.

Veterans living in West Virginia with a 100 percent service-connected disabling condition can qualify for certain state benefits.  These include:

• Veterans with a 100 percent P&T disability rating are exempt from certain property taxes.
• 100 percent disabled veterans do not need a hunting or fishing license in West Virginia.

In addition, West Virginia also provides the following state benefits:

• A veterans’ home in Barboursville and a nursing facility for veterans in Clarksburg.
• The Yellow Ribbon G.I. Education Enhancement Program, one of West Virginia’s popular state benefits, helps veterans afford public colleges and university programs where the costs exceed the funding provided by the G.I. Bill.
• A waiver for tuition and mandatory fee charges at all state colleges for West Virginia residents who are Medal of Honor or Purple Heart recipients.
• A cash bonus for veterans who served in Afghanistan. West Virginia offers $600 to veterans who served in the combat zone and $400 to veterans who served outside of the combat zone.
• A 10 percent discount on all standard lodge rooms, cabins, and campsites at West Virginia state parks.
• Free burial for veterans, their spouses, and their dependent children at the West Virginia Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery.
• A high school diploma may be awarded to West Virginia veterans who served in World War II, Korea, or Vietnam and did not graduate from high school.

For more information on state benefits that West Virginia offers, visit the WV Department of Veterans Assistance website.

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