Veterans in New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire veteran benefits, as well as information about finding a VA location or VA disability lawyer in New Hampshire.
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In this article about New Hampshire VA disability appeal lawyers and state benefits:
- New Hampshire property tax benefits
- New Hampshire tax credits
- New Hampshire income tax benefits
- New Hampshire vehicle registration benefits
- New Hampshire education benefits
- New Hampshire hunting and fishing licenses
- Other veteran benefits in New Hampshire
- VA facilities in New Hampshire
- New Hampshire military bases with toxic exposure
- Woods & Woods: New Hampshire VA disability appeal lawyers
- Frequently asked questions
New Hampshire property tax benefits
New Hampshire offers a total property tax exemption for certain severely disabled veterans who have had their homes modified for their disability, typically from a VA SAH or SHA grant.
To qualify, the veteran must have a permanent and total VA disability rating or be service connected for one of the following:
- Blindness in both eyes (Visual acuity 5/200 or less)
- Loss of both arms
- Loss of both legs
- Loss of one arm and one leg
- Paraplegia
Veterans who don’t qualify under this exemption may want to look into whether they are instead eligible for the state’s elderly tax exemption, disabled tax exemption, or another exemption. The full list is found here.
New Hampshire tax credits
Several different tax credits are available to veterans in New Hampshire.
All Veterans Tax Credit: $50 to $750. Only available if your municipality has adopted it.
Veterans’ Tax Credit: $50 to $750.
Optional Tax Credit for Combat Service: $50 to $500. Only available if your municipality has adopted it.
Tax Credit for Service-Connected Total Disability: $700 to $4,000.
Each tax credit has highly specific qualification criteria, often based on type and length of service, which can be found at the links above.
New Hampshire income tax benefits
New Hampshire does not tax earned income.
New Hampshire vehicle registration benefits
Disabled veteran plates are available free of charge to veterans who have a permanent and total VA disability rating.
Other plates and placards are available to veterans with a disability that makes walking difficult.
Honorably discharged veterans can get a veteran designation on their state ID or license, making it easier to access discounts or prove their status when needed.
The following veterans can be exempted from paying certain license and registration fees:
- Permanently and totally disabled veterans
- Veterans with service-connected paraplegia
- Veterans with service-connected blindness
- Veterans who have had an amputation as a result of service
New Hampshire education benefits
New Hampshire offers many education benefits for the children of veterans.
Free tuition opportunities may be available to children whose parent:
- Was a wartime veteran who died from a service-connected disability (Additional scholarship opportunity to cover up to $2,500 in room and board fees, book costs, etc.)
- Went missing in action
- Was a POW
- Died in action (Additional scholarship opportunity to cover up to $2,500 in room and board fees, book costs, etc.)
- Has a permanent and total VA disability rating
Covered colleges and additional eligibility criteria can be found on the New Hampshire Department of Military Affairs and Veterans Services website.
New Hampshire hunting and fishing licenses
For a one-time fee of $10, the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department offers honorably discharged veterans with a permanent 100% VA rating a lifetime combination hunting and fishing license. Veterans must be a resident of New Hampshire, Maine, or Vermont to qualify.
Paraplegic veterans can get a permit to hunt from a motor vehicle.
Other veteran benefits in New Hampshire
New Hampshire’s Employment Services Program offers priority service to resident veterans.
Veterans with a service-connected disability of any rating are allowed free day-admittance passes to state parks.
$100 “bonuses” are available to the state for qualifying Vietnam, GWOT, and Gulf War veterans who received honorary medals.
A full list of New Hampshire veteran benefits can be found on the New Hampshire Department of Military Affairs and Veterans Services website or the Army’s benefits website.
VA facilities in New Hampshire
We share more about where to find VA facilities in New Hampshire including regional offices, medical facilities, and VA cemeteries.
VA regional offices in New Hampshire
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 New Hampshire.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Manchester VA Regional Benefit Office | 275 Chestnut St Norris Cotton Federal Building Manchester, NH, 03101 View on Google Maps |
VA medical facilities in New Hampshire
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 New Hampshire.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Littleton VA Clinic | 264 Cottage Street Littleton, NH, 03561-9998 View on Google Maps |
| Keene VA Clinic | 640 Marlboro Street Curran Building Route 101 Keene, NH, 03431-4049 View on Google Maps |
| Manchester VA Medical Center | 718 Smyth Road Manchester, NH, 03104-7007 View on Google Maps |
| Portsmouth VA Clinic | 302 Newmarket Street Pease Air National Guard Base Portsmouth, NH, 03803-0157 View on Google Maps |
| Somersworth VA Clinic | 5 Terrascape Parkway Somersworth, NH, 03878-1115 View on Google Maps |
| Conway VA Clinic | 71 Hobbs Street Third Floor Conway, NH, 03818-8109 View on Google Maps |
| Tilton VA Clinic | 630 West Main Street Suite 400 Tilton, NH, 03276-5047 View on Google Maps |
| Manchester West VA Clinic | 1750 Elm Street Brady Sullivan Tower Suite 200 Manchester, NH, 03104-2919 View on Google Maps |
Vet Centers in New Hampshire
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 |
|---|---|
| Manchester Vet Center | 1461 Hooksett Road Suite B7 Hooksett, NH, 03106-1813 View on Google Maps |
| Berlin Vet Center | 515 Main Street Gorham, NH, 03581 View on Google Maps |
| Newington Vet Center Outstation | 801 McGee Drive Portsmouth, NH, 03801 View on Google Maps |
| Keene Vet Center Outstation | 640 Marlboro Road Keene, NH, 03431 View on Google Maps |
VA cemeteries in New Hampshire
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 New Hampshire.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery | 110 Daniel Webster Hwy Boscawen, NH, 03303 View on Google Maps |
New Hampshire military bases with toxic exposure
Dangerous toxins have been found in the groundwater and soil at various military bases in New Hampshire such as Pease Air Force Base and New Boston Air Force Station.
Veterans who were subject to toxic exposure at a New Hampshire military installation and later developed health complications may be eligible for VA disability benefits. Below is a list of New Hampshire military bases that have been affected by toxic exposure.
For more information about toxins at New Hampshire military bases and how exposure may affect your health, check out our Military Bases Toxic Exposure Map.
Woods & Woods: New Hampshire VA disability appeal lawyers
Woods & Woods is an accredited VA disability law firm that serves veterans nationwide. Our team of VA disability lawyers serves New Hampshire from Nashua to Manchester 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 R.H., a Navy veteran from New Hampshire:
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Frequently asked questions
Due to the nature of VA law, most VA disability lawyers can work with veterans nationwide. The accredited lawyers at Woods & Woods work with veterans in all U.S. states and territories, including New Hampshire.
Yes, the New Hampshire VA regional office is in the city of Manchester.
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.
