Veterans in Maryland 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 Maryland, many are also available to veterans with lower disability ratings. We share some of these state benefits below.
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In this article about Maryland disabled veteran benefits:
- Veteran home loan/mortgage benefits
- Veteran property tax benefits
- Veteran income tax benefits
- Veteran vehicle registration benefits
- Veteran education benefits
- Veteran hunting and fishing licenses
- VA facilities in Maryland
- Maryland military bases with toxic exposure
- Woods & Woods: Maryland VA Disability Appeal Lawyers
- Frequently asked questions
Veteran home loan/mortgage benefits
Maryland does not offer home loan and mortgage benefits to veterans. However, veterans can apply to the VA home loan program.
Veteran property tax benefits
Veterans with a permanent and total 100% disability rating are eligible for an exemption from real property taxes. Certain unmarried surviving spouses may also qualify for property tax exemptions.
Veteran income tax benefits
Maryland veterans who are 55 or older may be eligible to subtract up to $12,500 from income taxes with an increase to the first $20,000 from military retirement income.
Veteran vehicle registration benefits
The Maryland Motor Vehicle Association offers permanent vehicle registration cards and license plate stickers to Maryland veterans who are rated 100% disabled by the VA. The organization also waives registration fees for vehicles owned by eligible disabled veterans.
Veterans rated 100% disabled or who are compensated as 100% due to individual unemployability that’s permanent and total in nature can receive a free disabled veterans license plate.
Veterans can also request a special designation on their driver’s license.
Veteran education benefits
The state of Maryland offers two scholarships to help veterans, their spouses, and dependent children pursuing higher education.
Veterans of the Afghanistan and Iraq Conflicts Scholarship
This program is for those who served in the Afghanistan and Iraq conflicts who are seeking an undergraduate degree. Spouses and dependent children of qualifying military members and veterans can also receive this scholarship.
Veterans and families must meet specific requirements in order to receive this scholarship.
Edward T. Conroy Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is intended to help veterans, their spouses, and dependent children with tuition fees and additional educational expenses at an institution of higher learning within the state of Maryland.
You can find more information about how to qualify for these scholarships here.
Veteran hunting and fishing licenses
Veterans who are 100% service-connected disabled or former prisoners of war qualify for complimentary lifetime fishing and hunting licenses.
Additionally, all state park day-use fees are waived for veterans.
VA facilities in Maryland
Below we share information about where to find VA facilities in Maryland including regional offices, medical facilities, vet centers, and VA cemeteries.
VA regional offices in Maryland
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 Maryland.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Baltimore VA Regional Benefit Office | 31 Hopkins Plaza Floors G, 1, 2, 3, and 12 Baltimore, MD, 21201 View on Google Maps |
VetSuccess office in Maryland
VetSuccess on campus (VSOC) offices are located on college campuses around Maryland and the country. These partnerships between schools and the VA aid veterans in obtaining educational benefits and finding their best path forward when seeking a degree.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| VetSuccess on Campus at University of Maryland Global Campus | 3501 University Blvd. East Adelphi, MD, 20783 View on Google Maps |
VA medical facilities in Maryland
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 Maryland.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Baltimore VA Medical Center | 10 North Greene Street Baltimore, MD, 21201-1524 View on Google Maps |
| Perry Point VA Medical Center | 361 Boiler House Road Building 361 Perry Point, MD, 21902-1103 View on Google Maps |
| Cambridge VA Clinic | 830 Chesapeake Drive Cambridge, MD, 21613-9408 View on Google Maps |
| Glen Burnie VA Clinic | 808 Landmark Drive Suite 128 Glen Burnie, MD, 21061-4983 View on Google Maps |
| Loch Raven VA Medical Center | 3901 The Alameda Baltimore, MD, 21218-2100 View on Google Maps |
| Pocomoke City VA Clinic | 1701 Market Place Suite 211 Pocomoke City, MD, 21851-1738 View on Google Maps |
| Eastern Baltimore County VA Clinic | 5235 King Avenue Franklin Square Professional Center Suite 200 Rosedale, MD, 21237-4068 View on Google Maps |
| Fort Meade VA Clinic | 2479 5th Street Suite 5138 Fort Meade, MD, 20755 View on Google Maps |
| Baltimore VA Clinic | 209 West Fayette Street Community Resource & Referral Center (CRRC) Baltimore, MD, 21201-3403 View on Google Maps |
| Cumberland VA Clinic | 200 Glenn Street Cumberland, MD, 21502-2573 View on Google Maps |
| Hagerstown VA Clinic | 1101 Opal Court Suite 202 Hagerstown, MD, 21740-5941 View on Google Maps |
| Fort Detrick VA Clinic | 1433 Porter Street Building 1433 Frederick, MD, 21702-9211 View on Google Maps |
| Charlotte Hall VA Clinic | 29640 Three Notch Road Charlotte Hall, MD, 20622-3244 View on Google Maps |
| Southern Prince George's County VA Clinic | 5801 Allentown Road Suites 104 and 106 Camp Springs, MD, 20746-4563 View on Google Maps |
| Montgomery County VA Clinic | 15810 Gaither Drive Shady Grove Development Park Suite 130 Gaithersburg, MD, 20877-1429 View on Google Maps |
| Lexington Park VA Clinic | 45870 East Run Drive East Run Center Suite 300 Lexington Park, MD, 20653-2383 View on Google Maps |
Vet Centers
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 |
|---|---|
| Baltimore Vet Center | 1777 Reisterstown Road Suite 199 Baltimore, MD, 21208 View on Google Maps |
| Elkton Vet Center | 103 Chesapeake Boulevard Suite A Elkton, MD, 21921 View on Google Maps |
| Silver Spring Vet Center | 2900 Linden Lane Suite 100 Silver Spring, MD, 20910 View on Google Maps |
| Annapolis Vet Center | 100 Annapolis Street Annapolis, MD, 21401 View on Google Maps |
| Dundalk Vet Center | 1553 Merritt Boulevard Dundalk, MD, 21222 View on Google Maps |
| Prince George's County Vet Center | 7905 Malcolm Road Suite 101 Clinton, MD, 20735-1734 View on Google Maps |
| Salisbury Vet Center Outstation | 926 Snow Hill Road Bldg 3 Salisbury, MD, 21804 View on Google Maps |
| Aberdeen Vet Center Outstation | 223 West Bel Air Ave on Law Street Aberdeen, MD, 21001 View on Google Maps |
VA cemeteries in Maryland
VA cemeteries can be found all over the U.S. and are dedicated resting places for those who honorably served their country. Veterans or their family members 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 Maryland.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Point Lookout Confederate Cemetery | Point Lookout Ridge, MD, 20680 View on Google Maps |
| Annapolis National Cemetery | 800 West St Annapolis, MD, 21401 View on Google Maps |
| Baltimore National Cemetery | 5501 Frederick Ave Baltimore, MD, 21228 View on Google Maps |
| Loudon Park National Cemetery | 3445 Frederick Ave Baltimore, MD, 21228 View on Google Maps |
| Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery | 11301 Crain Hwy Cheltenham, MD, 20623 View on Google Maps |
| Crownsville Veterans Cemetery | 1122 Sunrise Beach Rd Crownsville, MD, 21032 View on Google Maps |
| Eastern Shore Veterans Cemetery | 6827 E New Market Ellwood Rd Hurlock, MD, 21643 View on Google Maps |
| Garrison Forest Veterans Cemetery | 11501 Garrison Forest Rd Owings Mills, MD, 21117 View on Google Maps |
| Rocky Gap Veterans Cemetery | 14205 Pleasant Valley Rd, NE Flintstone, MD, 21530 View on Google Maps |
Maryland military bases with toxic exposure
Dangerous toxins have been found in the groundwater and soil at various military bases in Maryland such as Aberdeen Proving Ground and Fort Detrick.
Veterans who were subject to toxic exposure at a Maryland military installation and later developed health complications may be eligible for VA disability benefits. Below is a list of Maryland military bases that have been affected by toxic exposure.
For more information about toxins at Maryland military bases and how exposure may affect your health, check out our Military Bases Toxic Exposure Map.
Woods & Woods: Maryland VA Disability Appeal Lawyers
Our accredited VA disability law firm serves veterans nationwide. Our team of VA disability lawyers serve Maryland from Baltimore to Annapolis 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 Maryland, like G.D., an Army veteran:
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G.D., an Army veteran from Maryland
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If you are looking for Maryland VA disability benefits, call us today for your free case evaluation.
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Frequently asked questions
Maryland offers several benefits specifically for veterans who are 100% service-connected disabled. Below is a brief list of these benefits:
– 100% disabled veterans are eligible for exemption from real property taxes.
– Veterans rated 100% disabled or who are compensated as 100% due to individual unemployability that’s permanent and total in nature can receive a free disabled veterans license plate.
– Veterans who are 100% service-connected disability qualify for complimentary lifetime fishing and hunting licenses.
Maryland offers two main scholarships for veterans or their dependents seeking higher education: the Veterans of the Afghanistan and Iraq Conflicts Scholarship and the Edward T. Conroy Memorial Scholarship.
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.
