Veterans in Maine 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.
While some benefits are available only for 100% disabled veterans in Maine, most are available to other veterans with lower disability ratings. We share some of these state benefits below.
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In this article about Maine disabled veteran benefits:
- Veteran property tax benefits
- Veteran income tax benefits
- Veteran vehicle registration benefits
- Veteran education benefits
- Veteran hunting and fishing licenses
- Other Maine disabled veteran benefits
- VA facilities in Maine
- Maine military bases with toxic exposure
- Woods & Woods: Maine VA disability appeal lawyers
- Frequently asked questions
Veteran property tax benefits
Certain veterans who are residents of Maine may qualify for a $6,000 property tax exemption from the value of their home.
To qualify for this exemption, the veteran must:
- have been discharged under other than dishonorable conditions,
- have served in a federally recognized war period,
- be 62 or older, and
- receive any form of pension or compensation, service or nonservice-connected, from the U.S. government for total disability.
Maine veterans under the age of 62 may also qualify for this exemption if they are considered totally disabled due to a service-connected disability.
Additionally, veterans who received a federal grant for a specially adapted housing unit may qualify for a $50,000 property exemption from the value of their home.
More information about these benefits can be found on the Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services website.
Veteran income tax benefits
Retired service members in Maine do not have to pay state income taxes on military retired pay.
As in all other states, VA disability and DIC benefits are also not taxed by Maine.
Veteran vehicle registration benefits
Veterans in Maine are eligible for several special license plates including Purple Heart, POW, and Medal of Honor plates, among others. Some require fees, while others are exempt.
Additionally, Maine offers disabled veteran plates and disabled veteran parking plates. To qualify, veterans must have a permanent and total disability rating from the VA. More information about plates and associated fees can be found here.
Some veterans may also be eligible for a vehicle excise tax exemption. More information can be found on the Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services webpage.
Veteran education benefits
Maine offers a few state-specific education benefits for veterans and their dependents.
One of these benefits is a tuition and fee waiver available for spouses and dependents of veterans with a 100% permanent and total disability rating. This benefit is also for surviving dependents and spouses of veterans who:
- Were killed in action,
- Died from a service-connected disability,
- Were permanently disabled due to a service-connected disability at the time of death, even if the death wasn’t related to that condition, or
- Have been missing in action for more than 90 days, or were a prisoner of war
This tuition and fee waiver can be used at the University of Maine System, Maine Community Colleges, and Maine Maritime Academy.
Veteran hunting and fishing licenses
Disabled veterans with a VA disability rating of 50% or more qualify for a free, lifetime license to fish, trap, and hunt in the state.
To apply, veterans must show a copy of their driver’s license or proof of residency. For more information, visit the Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services website.
Other Maine disabled veteran benefits
Maine offers a variety of other benefits for veterans in their state. These include free lifetime day passes to several state parks, museums, and historic sites, and six veteran homes for veterans who need skilled nursing care
You can learn more and find additional Maine 100% disabled veteran benefits as well as benefits for active service members and families here.
VA facilities in Maine
Below we share information about where to find VA facilities in Maine including regional offices, medical facilities, vet centers, and VA cemeteries.
VA regional offices in Maine
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 Maine.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Togus VA Regional Benefit Office at Togus VA Medical Center | 1 VA Center, Bldg. 248 Augusta, ME, 04330 View on Google Maps |
VA medical facilities in Maine
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 Maine.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Togus VA Medical Center | 1 VA Center Augusta, ME, 04330-6795 View on Google Maps |
| Presque Isle VA Clinic | 732 Main Street Presque Isle, ME, 04769-2254 View on Google Maps |
| Calais VA Clinic | 50 Union Street Calais, ME, 04619-1839 View on Google Maps |
| Rumford VA Clinic | 10 Railroad Street Rumford, ME, 04276-2013 View on Google Maps |
| Lewiston VA Clinic | 15 Challenger Drive Lewiston, ME, 04240-1041 View on Google Maps |
| Lincoln VA Clinic | 99 River Road Lincoln, ME, 04457-4012 View on Google Maps |
| Bangor VA Clinic | 35 State Hospital Drive Bangor, ME, 04401-8816 View on Google Maps |
| Portland VA Clinic | 141 West Commercial Street Portland, ME, 04102-3905 View on Google Maps |
| Fort Kent VA Clinic | 197 East Main Street Medical Office Building Fort Kent, ME, 04743-1409 View on Google Maps |
| Houlton VA Clinic | 20 Hartford Street Houlton, ME, 04730-1891 View on Google Maps |
Vet Centers in Maine
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 |
|---|---|
| Portland, ME Vet Center | 707 Sable Oaks Drive Suite 030 South Portland, ME, 04106 View on Google Maps |
| Northern Maine Vet Center | 456 York Street Caribou, ME, 04736-4135 View on Google Maps |
| Bangor Vet Center | 615 Odlin Road Suite 3 Bangor, ME, 04401 View on Google Maps |
| Lewiston Vet Center | 35 Westminster Street Lewiston, ME, 04240 View on Google Maps |
| Sanford Vet Center | 21 Bradeen Street Springvale, ME, 04083-1728 View on Google Maps |
VA cemeteries in Maine
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 Maine.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant Cemetery Soldiers' Lot | North Street Augusta, ME, 04330 View on Google Maps |
| Togus National Cemetery (East) | VA Medical & Regional Office Center Togus, ME, 04330 View on Google Maps |
| Acadia National Cemetery | 1799 U.S. Route 1 Jonesboro, ME, 04648 View on Google Maps |
| Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians Veterans Cemetery | 88 Bell Rd Littleton, ME, 04730 View on Google Maps |
| Central Maine Veterans Cemetery – Civic Center Dr | Civic Center Drive 143 Blue Star Ave Augusta, ME, 04330 View on Google Maps |
| Central Maine Veterans Cemetery – Mt. Vernon Rd | 163 Mt Vernon Rd Augusta, ME, 04330 View on Google Maps |
| Northern Maine Veterans Cemetery | 37 Lombard Rd Caribou, ME, 04736 View on Google Maps |
| Southern Maine Veterans Cemetery | 83 Stanley Rd Springvale, ME, 04083 View on Google Maps |
Maine military bases with toxic exposure
Dangerous toxins have been found in the groundwater and soil at several military bases in Maine, including Brunswick Naval Air Station and Loring Air Force Base.
Veterans who were subject to toxic exposure at an Maine military installation and later developed health complications may be eligible for VA disability benefits. Below is a list of Maine military bases that have been affected by toxic exposure.
For more information about toxins at Maine military bases and how exposure may affect your health, check out our Military Bases Toxic Exposure Map.
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Frequently asked questions
Most Maine disabled veteran benefits are available to a wider range of veterans than just those who are rated at 100%. However, dependents of veterans who are considered totally and permanently disabled can qualify for a tuition and fee waiver to public colleges and universities in the state.
Maine offers a tuition and fee waiver available for spouses and dependents of veterans with a 100% permanent and total disability rating, and qualifying surviving dependents of veterans.
The waiver can be used at the University of Maine System, Maine Community Colleges, and Maine Maritime Academy.
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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.
