Veterans in Hawaii are eligible for the same VA disability compensation as veterans in any other state. However, each state offers some of its own unique benefits for veterans who are considered disabled by the VA. Below you will find a list of the 100% VA disability benefits in Hawaii as well as other Hawaii veteran benefits available to veterans with varying disability ratings.
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In this article about Hawaii veteran benefits:
Hawaii veteran property tax benefits
100% disabled veterans may receive full property tax exemption on their primary residence. The amount of exemption may vary based on the county where the veteran resides.
For more information and to fill out an application, visit the Hawaii Office of Veterans’ Services website.
Hawaii veteran income tax benefits
Military retirement pay is exempt from income tax in Hawaii.
Hawaii veteran vehicle registration benefits
Veterans with a 100% disability rating are entitled to a $46 vehicle registration fee exemption.
Other registration and license plate benefits are determined by county. For more information about benefits in your county, visit the Army’s website on state benefits.
Hawaii veteran education benefits
Hawaii offers several veteran education benefits, including the Hawaii Kupono Diploma Program for Wartime Veterans, which grants honorary high school diplomas to WWII, Korean, and Vietnam War era veterans who left high school early to serve in the military.
Additionally, nonresident veterans and service members stationed in Hawaii as well as their dependents are eligible to attend colleges in the state at the resident tuition rate.
To learn more, click here.
Other veteran benefits in Hawaii
Hawaii also offers veterans access to the Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home in Hilo.
You can learn more through the Army’s website on state military and veteran benefits.
VA facilities in Hawaii
We share more about where to find VA facilities in Hawaii including regional offices, medical facilities, Vet Centers, and VA cemeteries.
VA regional offices in Hawaii
Each state has at least one VA regional office (VARO) that provides in-person services to help veterans with VA benefits and claims. Offices also offer information about veteran medical help, education and career counseling, memorial benefits, aid for homeless veterans, and more. Below is a list of VAROs in Hawaii.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Honolulu VA Regional Benefit Office at Spark M. Matsunaga Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center | 459 Patterson Road Honolulu, HI, 96819 View on Google Maps |
VetSuccess offices in Hawaii
VetSuccess on campus (VSOC) offices are located on college campuses around Hawaii and the country. These partnerships between schools and the VA aid veterans in obtaining educational benefits and find their best path forward when seeking a degree.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| VetSuccess on Campus at University of Hawaii at Manoa | 2600 Campus Road QLC Room 310 Honolulu, HI, 96822 View on Google Maps |
| VetSuccess on Campus at Leeward Community College | 96-045 Ala Ike St. Pearl City, HI, 96782 View on Google Maps |
| VetSuccess on Campus at Hawaii Pacific University | 1164 Bishop St. Suite 912 Honolulu, HI, 96813 View on Google Maps |
VA medical facilities in Hawaii
VA medical facilities offer medical information and assistance for veterans. Vets may also receive their compensation and pension (C&P) exam at many of these facilities. The VA uses the information gathered at a C&P exam to determine how severe a veteran’s condition is and whether it is service connected. Below is a list of VA medical facilities in Hawaii.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Spark M. Matsunaga Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center | 459 Patterson Road Honolulu, HI, 96819-1522 View on Google Maps |
| Maui VA Clinic | 203 Ho'ohana Street Suite 303 Kahului, HI, 96732-2476 View on Google Maps |
| Hilo VA Clinic | 45 Mohouli Street Hilo, HI, 96720-7210 View on Google Maps |
| Kailua-Kona VA Clinic | 73-5618 Maiau Street Kamanu Center Suite C200 Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740-2616 View on Google Maps |
| Lihue VA Clinic | 4485 Pahe'e Street Suite 150 Lihue, HI, 96766-2018 View on Google Maps |
| Daniel Kahikina Akaka VA Clinic | 91-1051 Franklin D. Roosevelt Avenue Kapolei, HI, 96707-9670 View on Google Maps |
| Lanai VA Clinic | 628-B Seventh Street Lanai City, HI, 96763 View on Google Maps |
| Molokai VA Clinic | 604 Mauna Loa Highway Kaunakakai, HI, 96748 View on Google Maps |
| Windward VA Clinic | 46-001 Kamehameha Highway Castle Professional Center Suite 301 Kaneohe, HI, 96744-3711 View on Google Maps |
Vet Centers in Hawaii
Vet Centers provide veterans with counseling and referral services, many of which are community-based. These centers also offer services for family members of veterans.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Honolulu Vet Center | 1680 Kapiolani Boulevard Suite F-3 Honolulu, HI, 96814-3700 View on Google Maps |
| West Oahu Vet Center | 91-1051 Franklin D. Roosevelt Avenue Kapolei, HI, 96707 View on Google Maps |
| Kauai Vet Center | 4485 Pahe'e Street Suite 101 Lihue, HI, 96766 View on Google Maps |
| Maui Vet Center | 157 Ma'a Street Kahului, HI, 96732 View on Google Maps |
| Hilo Vet Center | 70 Lanihuli Street Suite 102 Hilo, HI, 96720 View on Google Maps |
| Kona Vet Center | 73-4976 Kamanu Street Suite 207 Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740 View on Google Maps |
VA cemeteries in Hawaii
VA cemeteries can be found all over the U.S. and are dedicated resting places for those who honorably served their country. Veterans or families can make arrangements to be laid to rest in a VA cemetery. Qualifying spouses of veterans may also be eligible. You can find eligibility requirements for VA cemeteries here. Below is a list of VA cemeteries in Hawaii.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific | 2177 Puowaina Dr Honolulu, HI, 96813-1729 View on Google Maps |
| Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery | 45-349 Kamehameha Hwy Kaneohe, HI, 96744 View on Google Maps |
| East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery – 1 | 150 Kapiolani St Hilo, HI, 96720 View on Google Maps |
| East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery – 2 | 110 Laimana St Hilo, HI, 96720 View on Google Maps |
| Kauai Veterans Cemetery | 4331 Lele Rd Hanapepe, HI, 96716 View on Google Maps |
| Maui Veterans Cemetery | 3361 Baldwin Ave Makawao, HI, 96768 View on Google Maps |
| Molokai Veterans Cemetery | 2725 Lihi Pali Ave Hoolehua, HI, 96748 View on Google Maps |
| West Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery | 72-3245 Queen Kaahumanu Hwy Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740 View on Google Maps |
| Lanai Veterans Cemetery | Cemetery Rd Lanai City, HI, 96763 View on Google Maps |
Hawaii military bases with toxic exposure
Dangerous toxins have been found in the groundwater and soil at various military bases in Hawaii such as Pearl Harbor and Fort Shafter.
Veterans who were subject to toxic exposure at a Hawaii military installation and later developed health complications may be eligible for VA disability benefits. Below is a list of Hawaii military bases that have been affected by toxic exposure.
For more information about toxins at Hawaii military bases and how exposure may affect your health, check out our Military Bases Toxic Exposure Map.
How Woods & Woods can help
Woods & Woods is an accredited VA disability law firm that serves veterans nationwide. Our team of VA disability lawyers serve Hawaii from Honolulu to Maui to Oʻahu and everywhere in between. We have helped tens of thousands of veterans across the U.S. fight the VA for the full benefits they deserve, including countless veterans in Hawaii.
If you are looking for an experienced and professional VA disability attorney in Hawaii, call us today for your free case evaluation.
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Frequently asked questions
– Veterans who are 100% disabled may receive full property tax exemption on their primary residence. The amount of exemption may vary based on the county where the veteran resides.
– Veterans with 100% disability are entitled to a $46 vehicle registration fee exemption.
Yes, military retirement pay is exempt from Hawaii state tax.
Neil Woods
Neil Woods is a VA disability attorney and the owner and president of Woods & Woods. He received his law degree from Western Michigan University.
