Veterans in Kentucky are eligible for the same federal 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. We share some of the Kentucky veteran benefits below.
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In this article about Kentucky veteran benefits:
- Veteran property tax benefits
- Veteran income tax benefits
- Veteran vehicle registration benefits
- Veteran education benefits
- Veteran hunting and fishing license
- Other Kentucky veteran benefits
- VA facilities in Kentucky
- Kentucky military bases with toxic exposure
- Woods & Woods serves Kentucky disabled veterans
- Frequently asked questions
Veteran property tax benefits
Veterans who are at least 65 years old or have been deemed totally disabled by the VA may be eligible for a property tax exemption on their primary residence. The amount of the maximum exemption changes every two years, but was $46,350 in 2023-2024.
Veteran income tax benefits
Veterans can exclude up to $31,110 of military retired pay income from income taxation.
Kentucky also does not tax VA disability benefits, DIC benefits, or military disability retirement pay received as a pension, annuity, or similar allowance.
Veteran vehicle registration benefits
Veterans can select a special military plate or disabled veterans license plate. Kentucky also offers a variety of specialty plates for veterans, including options for former POWS, Medal of Honor and Purple Heart recipients, and each branch of the military.
Kentucky veterans who were honorably discharged can also receive a veteran designation on their license.
Veteran education benefits
Kentucky provides tuition fee waivers to dependent children, spouses, or survivors of veterans who are 100% disabled or died in active duty or due to service-connected disability, or served during wartime and become totally disabled (not related to service). If the veteran has died, they must have passed away while living in Kentucky. Full eligibility and contact information can be found on the Kentucky Department of Veteran Affairs website.
Veteran hunting and fishing license
Veterans with at least a 50% service-connected disability rating can acquire a three year disabled sportsman license which costs $12. Veterans 65 and older can also qualify for this discount. More information can be found on the Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources website.
The license includes combination Hunting and fishing licenses, all Deer Permits, Spring Turkey Permit, Resident Fall Turkey Permit, Kentucky Migratory Bird/Waterfowl Permit, and Trout Permit.
Other Kentucky veteran benefits
Kentucky provides some additional state-level benefits to veterans.
Kentucky has four state veterans homes for veterans in need of skilled nursing care.
The Kentucky Homeless Veterans Program provides resources and connections to veterans who are homeless or at risk of being homeless.
The Kentucky Women Veterans Program helps better assure that women have equitable access to Kentucky veteran benefits.
Information about other Kentucky veteran benefits, federal benefits, and state resources can be found here.
VA facilities in Kentucky
We share more about where to find VA facilities in Kentucky including regional offices, medical facilities, Vet Centers, and VA cemeteries.
VA regional offices in Kentucky
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 Kentucky.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Louisville VA Regional Benefit Office | 321 W Main St Suite 390 Louisville, KY, 40202 View on Google Maps |
VetSuccess offices in Kentucky
VetSuccess on campus (VSOC) offices are located on college campuses around Kentucky 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 Kentucky | 135 Graham Ave Erikson Hall – Room 2 Lexington, KY, 40506 View on Google Maps |
| VetSuccess on Campus at Eastern Kentucky University | 521 Lancaster Avenue Bldg 137, Burnam House Richmond, KY, 40475 View on Google Maps |
| VetSuccess on Campus at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College | 600 College St Road Elizabethtown, KY, 42701 View on Google Maps |
| Vet Success on Campus at BCTC | 164 Opportunity Way Building C, Room 117 Lexington, KY, 40511-2623 View on Google Maps |
VA medical facilities in Kentucky
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 Kentucky.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Cincinnati VA Medical Center-Fort Thomas | 1000 South Fort Thomas Avenue Fort Thomas, KY, 41075-2305 View on Google Maps |
| Bellevue VA Clinic | 103 Landmark Drive Suite 300 Bellevue, KY, 41073-1399 View on Google Maps |
| Florence VA Clinic | 7310 Turfway Road Suite 510 Florence, KY, 41042-1385 View on Google Maps |
| Prestonsburg VA Clinic | 5230 KY Route 321 Suite 8 Prestonsburg, KY, 41653-9169 View on Google Maps |
| Franklin R. Sousley Campus | 2250 Leestown Road Lexington, KY, 40511-1052 View on Google Maps |
| Troy Bowling Campus | 1101 Veterans Drive Lexington, KY, 40502-2235 View on Google Maps |
| Somerset VA Clinic | 300 Medpark Drive Somerset, KY, 42503-2816 View on Google Maps |
| Morehead VA Clinic | 333 Beacon Hill Road Suite 100 Morehead, KY, 40351-6182 View on Google Maps |
| Hazard VA Clinic | 160 Nautilus Drive Hazard, KY, 41701-6862 View on Google Maps |
| Berea VA Clinic | 209 Pauline Drive Berea, KY, 40403-8889 View on Google Maps |
| Robley Rex Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center | 800 Zorn Avenue Louisville, KY, 40206-1433 View on Google Maps |
| Fort Knox VA Clinic | 282 Brule Street Building 875 Fort Knox, KY, 40121-6103 View on Google Maps |
| Greenwood VA Clinic | 7410 Dixie Highway Louisville, KY, 40258-1406 View on Google Maps |
| Stonybrook VA Clinic | 9208 Taylorsville Road Louisville, KY, 40299 View on Google Maps |
| Newburg VA Clinic | 3430 Newburg Road Suite 200 Louisville, KY, 40218-3483 View on Google Maps |
| Grayson County VA Clinic | 619 West Main Street Clarkson, KY, 42726-7044 View on Google Maps |
| Carrollton VA Clinic | 1911 Highway 227 Carrollton, KY, 41008-8037 View on Google Maps |
| Bowling Green VA Clinic | 600 US 31 West Bypass Fairview Plaza Suite 12 Bowling Green, KY, 42101-4905 View on Google Maps |
| Hopkinsville VA Clinic | 4000 Fort Campbell Boulevard Suite G4 Hopkinsville, KY, 42240-3579 View on Google Maps |
| Fort Campbell VA Clinic | 650 Joel Drive Blanchfield Army Community Hospital Fort Campbell, KY, 42223-5318 View on Google Maps |
| Taylor VA Clinic | 5580 Desert Storm Avenue Fort Campbell, KY, 42223-5586 View on Google Maps |
| Paducah VA Clinic | 2620 Perkins Creek Drive Paducah, KY, 42001-7494 View on Google Maps |
| Madisonville VA Clinic | 99 Stagecoach Road Madisonville, KY, 42431-8009 View on Google Maps |
| Owensboro VA Clinic | 2060 East Parrish Avenue Owensboro, KY, 42303-1435 View on Google Maps |
| Mayfield VA Clinic | 1253 Paris Road Suite A Mayfield, KY, 42066-4989 View on Google Maps |
Vet Centers in Kentucky
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 |
|---|---|
| Louisville Vet Center | 1347 South Third Street Louisville, KY, 40208 View on Google Maps |
| Lexington Vet Center | 1500 Leestown Road Suite 104 Lexington, KY, 40511 View on Google Maps |
VA cemeteries in Kentucky
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 Kentucky.
Kentucky military bases with toxic exposure
Dangerous toxins have been found in the groundwater and soil at various military bases in Kentucky such as Fort Campbell. Veterans who were subject to toxic exposure at a Kentucky military installation and later developed health complications may be eligible for VA disability benefits.
For more information about toxins at Kentucky military bases and how exposure may affect your health, check out our Military Bases Toxic Exposure Map.
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Frequently asked questions
Totally disabled veterans or those who are 65+ can receive varying levels of property tax exemption in the state.
However, Kentucky does not have any other benefits designed solely for 100% disabled veterans. Disabled veterans in Kentucky may also be eligible for discounted hunting and fishing licenses and military retirement pay income tax deduction.
Kentucky offers tuition fee waivers to dependents of veterans who are 100% disabled, but these are designed for spouses and children to receive, not the veteran.
Veterans in Kentucky can exclude up to $31,110 of military retired pay income from income tax. Additionally, military disability retirement pay should not be included in taxable income if it is presented to the veteran as an annuity, pension or allowance related to service connected personal injury or disability.
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Neil Woods is a VA disability attorney and the owner and president of Woods & Woods. He received his law degree from Western Michigan University.
