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From our office located in downtown Evansville, Indiana, we have helped tens of thousands of veterans across the U.S. fight the VA for the full benefits they deserve.
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The information in this article is accurate as of its publication date. Please keep in mind, state benefits may be changed, added, or removed by a state government.
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Indiana VA disability benefits
Veterans in Indiana are eligible for the same federal VA benefits as vets in any other state. However, each state offers some of its own unique benefits for veterans who are considered disabled by the VA.
While some benefits are available only for 100% disabled veterans in Indiana, most are available to other veterans with lower disability ratings. We share some of these state benefits below.
Veteran home loan/mortgage benefits in Indiana
For first time home buyers and qualifying veterans, the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) offers down payment assistance of 6% based on the purchase price, but not exceeding the appraised value of the house. Indiana vets can also apply for a VA home loan or any VA housing grants.
Veteran property tax benefits in Indiana
Indiana offers two main property tax benefit options to veterans or their surviving spouses. One is intended for partially disabled veterans and the other for totally disabled veterans.
Honorably discharged wartime veterans considered to have a partial disability can qualify for a property tax deduction of $24,960 if they meet all the additional qualifications. A partial disability is defined here as someone with a 10% VA disability rating or higher.
Veterans who are totally disabled may qualify for a deduction of $14,000 from the assessed value of their property. Veterans who are 62 and older and partially disabled can also qualify for this deduction if they do not qualify for the higher deduction.
Veteran vehicle registration benefits in Indiana
Indiana veterans with excess property tax deduction can be used on vehicle tax. The tax deduction is reduced $2 for every $100 of the taxable value of the vehicle, or 2%.
Disabled veteran plates are also available for eligible Indiana veterans. Qualifying veterans include those who have lost or lost the use of their eyes, hands, or feet, or who have significantly impaired mobility due to a service-connected disability.
Additionally, Hoosier Veteran plates are only $15 for honorably discharged vets. Other special plates are available to qualifying former POW and Purple Heart veterans, plus Gold Star families and families of MIA veterans.
Hoosier veteran education benefits
Children of disabled veterans, former prisoners of war, or a veteran who was declared missing in action may qualify for tuition exemption for up to 124 credit hours at any state supported institution. These benefits can be applied to a state-funded school such as Indiana University.
Free and discounted college tuition is also available to eligible children of disabled veterans who enlisted while living in Indiana, and to qualifying Purple Heart veterans.
Hoosier veteran hunting and fishing licenses
Resident Hoosier veterans with a service-connected disability may purchase an Indiana hunting and fishing license for a reduced fee.
Other benefits for disabled veterans in Indiana
Long-term care, short-term rehab, nursing care, and other care options are available for veterans at the Indiana Veteransโ Home in West Lafayette.
Disabled veterans may also be eligible for a Golden Hoosier passport that allows them unlimited, free admission to state-run parks, recreation areas, and more.
Indiana veterans can also get free access to state museums and historic sites, with discounts for their family members.
VA facilities in Indiana
Below we share information about where to find VA facilities in Indiana including regional offices, medical facilities, vet centers, and VA cemeteries.
VA regional offices in Indiana
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 Indiana.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Indianapolis VA Regional Benefit Office | 575 N Pennsylvania St Indianapolis, IN, 46204 View on Google Maps |
VA medical facilities in Indiana
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 veteranโs service-connected condition is. Below is a list of all VA medical facilities in Indiana.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Adam Benjamin Jr., Veterans' Administration Outpatient Clinic | 9301 Madison Street Crown Point, IN, 46307-7745 View on Google Maps |
| Dearborn VA Clinic | 131 Campus Drive Lawrenceburg, IN, 47025-1387 View on Google Maps |
| Richmond VA Clinic | 1010 North J Street Richmond, IN, 47374-6052 View on Google Maps |
| Richard L. Roudebush Veterans' Administration Medical Center | 1481 West Tenth Street Indianapolis, IN, 46202-2884 View on Google Maps |
| Indianapolis VA Domiciliary | 9045 East 59th Street Building 402 Indianapolis, IN, 46216-1030 View on Google Maps |
| Terre Haute VA Clinic | 5080 East Bill Farr Drive Terre Haute, IN, 47803-9306 View on Google Maps |
| Bloomington VA Clinic | 3098 North Lintel Drive Bloomington, IN, 47403-8945 View on Google Maps |
| Brownsburg VA Clinic | 557 Pit Road Brownsburg, IN, 46112-7831 View on Google Maps |
| Lafayette VA Clinic | 940 Park East Boulevard Lafayette, IN, 47905-0792 View on Google Maps |
| Wakeman VA Clinic | 3791 10th Street Building 1010 Edinburgh, IN, 46124-2553 View on Google Maps |
| Shelbyville VA Clinic | 2158 Intelliplex Drive Suite 200 Shelbyville, IN, 46176-8848 View on Google Maps |
| Indianapolis VA Clinic | 777 North Meridian Street Suite 200 Indianapolis, IN, 46204-1421 View on Google Maps |
| Indianapolis YMCA VA Clinic | 5315 Lafayette Road Ortho Indy Foundation YMCA Indianapolis, IN, 46254-1618 View on Google Maps |
| Cold Spring Road VA Clinic | 2669 Cold Spring Road Indianapolis, IN, 46222-6211 View on Google Maps |
| New Albany VA Clinic | 4347 Security Parkway New Albany, IN, 47150-6419 View on Google Maps |
| Scott County VA Clinic | 1467 North Scott Valley Drive Scottsburg, IN, 47170-7795 View on Google Maps |
| Marion VA Medical Center | 1700 East 38th Street Marion, IN, 46953-4568 View on Google Maps |
| Fort Wayne VA Medical Center | 2121 Lake Avenue Fort Wayne, IN, 46805-5100 View on Google Maps |
| Jackie Walorski VA Clinic | 1540 Trinity Place Mishawaka, IN, 46545-5006 View on Google Maps |
| Muncie VA Clinic | 3401 North Morrison Road Muncie, IN, 47304-5568 View on Google Maps |
| Hoosier VA Clinic | 1496 West Hoosier Boulevard Peru, IN, 46970-3727 View on Google Maps |
| Huntington VA Clinic | 2859 Northpark Avenue Berkshire Building Suite 110 Huntington, IN, 46750-7959 View on Google Maps |
| Fort Wayne VA Clinic | 2500 East State Boulevard Fort Wayne, IN, 46805-4728 View on Google Maps |
| Evansville VA Clinic | 6211 East Waterford Boulevard Evansville, IN, 47715-2869 View on Google Maps |
| Vincennes VA Clinic | 1321 Willow Street Vincennes, IN, 47591-4205 View on Google Maps |
Vet Centers in Indiana
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 |
|---|---|
| Fort Wayne Vet Center | 3810 Coldwater Road Fort Wayne, IN, 46805 View on Google Maps |
| Gary Area Vet Center | 107 East 93rd Avenue Crown Point, IN, 46307 View on Google Maps |
| Indianapolis Vet Center | 6330 West 71st Street Indianapolis, IN, 46278 View on Google Maps |
| Evansville Vet Center | 1100 North Burkhardt Road Evansville, IN, 47715 View on Google Maps |
| South Bend Vet Center | 4727 Miami Street South Bend, IN, 46614-3225 View on Google Maps |
VA cemeteries in Indiana
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 all VA cemeteries in Indiana.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Crown Hill Confederate Plot | 700 West 38th Street Indianapolis, IN, 46208 View on Google Maps |
| Woodlawn Monument Site | North 3rd Street and 4th Avenue Terre Haute, IN, 47802 View on Google Maps |
| Crown Hill National Cemetery | 700 West 38th Street Indianapolis, IN, 46208 View on Google Maps |
| Marion National Cemetery | 1700 East 38th Street Marion, IN, 46952 View on Google Maps |
| New Albany National Cemetery | 1943 Ekin Avenue New Albany, IN, 47150 View on Google Maps |
| Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery | 1415 North Gate Rd Madison, IN, 47250 View on Google Maps |
Indiana military bases with toxic exposure
Dangerous toxins have been found in the groundwater and soil at various military bases in Indiana such as Camp Atterbury and Fort Wayne Air National Guard Base.
Veterans who were subject to toxic exposure at an Indiana military installation and later developed health complications may be eligible for VA disability benefits. Below is a list of Indiana military bases that have been affected by toxic exposure.
For more information about toxins at Indiana military bases and how exposure may affect your health, check out our Military Bases Toxic Exposure Map.
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Our team of VA-accredited attorneys, legal analysts, case managers, and intake specialists help veterans nationwide get the benefits they deserve. If youโre tired of appealing one VA decision after another, call us today for a free case evaluation.
Frequently asked questions
Veterans receiving 100% VA disability in Indiana may have access to a range of state benefits including property tax deductions, discounted vehicle registration and plates, and discounted hunting and fishing licenses.
Indiana has an VA regional office located in Indianapolis.
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.
