Veterans in New Jersey 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 the New Jersey veteran benefits.
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In this article about New Jersey veteran benefits:
- New Jersey veteran mortgage assistance
- New Jersey veteran property tax benefits
- New Jersey veteran income tax benefits
- New Jersey veteran vehicle benefits
- New Jersey veteran education benefits
- New Jersey veteran hunting and fishing licenses
- Other veteran benefits in New Jersey
- VA facilities in New Jersey
- New Jersey military bases with toxic exposure
- Woods & Woods: New Jersey VA disability appeal lawyers
- Frequently asked questions
New Jersey veteran mortgage assistance
New Jersey offers a First-Time Homebuyer Mortgage Program for all qualifying residents that offers up to $15,000 in down payment and closing costs. Qualifying veterans do not need to be first-time homebuyers to qualify for the program.
New Jersey veteran property tax benefits
Veterans in New Jersey who are considered 100% totally and permanently disabled by the VA and who received an honorable discharge can qualify for a full property tax exemption. The property must be their main residence to qualify.
For honorably discharged, former active duty veterans with lower VA disability ratings, a smaller property tax exemption benefit is available. $250 may be deducted from yearly state taxes on real or personal property. Surviving spouses who have not remarried can also qualify.
You can learn more about both property tax benefits here.
New Jersey veteran income tax benefits
Eligible veterans can receive a $6,000 income tax exemption on their New Jersey state taxes. To qualify, the veteran must have been either honorably discharged or released under honorable circumstances from active duty.
New Jersey veteran vehicle benefits
Veterans can get a veteran designation on their license or other identification card. To be eligible, they need either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable circumstances.
Additionally, disabled veterans may qualify for free vehicle registration. There are two ways to qualify. The veteran may have service-connected disability and qualify for a VA specially-adapted vehicle, or they may qualify if they are blind due to war time service and are eligible for New Jersey Catastrophic Entitlement compensation.
Disabled veteran and Purple Heart veteran plates and placards are also available, and allow the veteran free parking at municipal parking meters.
New Jersey veteran education benefits
The New Jersey Veterans Tuition Credit Program provides partial tuition reimbursement of up to $400 to Vietnam War era veterans. The veteran must be attending a New Jersey public institution of higher education to be eligible.
The New Jersey POW-MIA Tuition Benefit Program offers free undergraduate tuition at colleges and universities in the state to children of service members who were declared a prisoner of war or missing in action in 1960 or after. Both biological children and adopted children may qualify, but must have been born before or during the time their parent was officially declared MIA or a POW.
More information about both benefits can be found on the New Jersey Department of Military and Veteran Affairs website.
New Jersey veteran hunting and fishing licenses
Disabled veterans can receive a free annual hunting and fishing license from New Jersey’s Fish and Wildlife division. Veterans must be residents of the state, have an honorable discharge, and a service-connected disability of any level to qualify.
Other veteran benefits in New Jersey
New Jersey offers several other benefits to veterans who live in the state. These include free entry to state parks for disabled veterans, the New Jersey Catastrophic Entitlement program, and three state-run Veterans Memorial Homes, which provide skilled nursing care.
New Jersey also provides the Wounded Warrior Caregivers Relief Act, which provides tax credits to the qualified individuals who are providing caregiving services for a veteran family member.
You can learn more about New Jersey disabled veteran benefits on the military’s benefits websites or the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs website.
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VA facilities in New Jersey
We share more about where to find VA facilities in New Jersey including regional offices, medical facilities, and VA cemeteries.
VA regional offices in New Jersey
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 the VARO in New Jersey.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Newark VA Regional Benefit Office | 20 Washington Place Newark, NJ, 07102 View on Google Maps |
VA medical facilities in New Jersey
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 Jersey.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Cape May County VA Clinic | 3801 Route 9 South Suite 2 Rio Grande, NJ, 08242-1915 View on Google Maps |
| Atlantic County VA Clinic | 1909 New Road Northfield, NJ, 08225-1537 View on Google Maps |
| Cumberland County VA Clinic | 79 West Landis Avenue Vineland, NJ, 08360-8122 View on Google Maps |
| East Orange VA Medical Center | 385 Tremont Avenue East Orange, NJ, 07018-1023 View on Google Maps |
| Lyons VA Medical Center | 151 Knollcroft Road Lyons, NJ, 07939-5001 View on Google Maps |
| Toms River VA Clinic | 1055 Hooper Avenue Toms River, NJ, 08755 View on Google Maps |
| Hamilton VA Clinic | 3635 Quakerbridge Road Hamilton, NJ, 08619-1247 View on Google Maps |
| Hackensack VA Clinic | 385 Prospect Avenue Prospect Plaza 1st Floor Hackensack, NJ, 07601-2570 View on Google Maps |
| Jersey City VA Clinic | 115 Christopher Columbus Drive Suite 201 Jersey City, NJ, 07302-3551 View on Google Maps |
| Piscataway VA Clinic | 14 Wills Way Building 5 Piscataway, NJ, 08854-3770 View on Google Maps |
| Morristown VA Clinic | 540 West Hanover Avenue 2nd Floor Morristown, NJ, 07960-2500 View on Google Maps |
| Tinton Falls VA Clinic | 55 North Gilbert Street The Atrium Building 4, 1st Floor, Suite 4101 Tinton Falls, NJ, 07701-4961 View on Google Maps |
| Paterson VA Clinic | 11 Getty Avenue DePaul Center Building 275 Paterson, NJ, 07503-2650 View on Google Maps |
| Sussex VA Clinic | 222 High Street Suite 103 Newton, NJ, 07860-9604 View on Google Maps |
| Burlington County VA Clinic | 3000 Lincoln Drive Suite E Marlton, NJ, 08053-1500 View on Google Maps |
| Gloucester County VA Clinic | 211 County House Road Sewell, NJ, 08080-2525 View on Google Maps |
| Camden VA Clinic | 300 South Broadway Suite 103 Camden, NJ, 08103-1210 View on Google Maps |
Vet Centers in New Jersey
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 |
|---|---|
| Secaucus Vet Center | 110A Meadowlands Parkway Suite 102 Secaucus, NJ, 07094-2302 View on Google Maps |
| Bloomfield Vet Center | 2 Broad Street Suite 703 Bloomfield, NJ, 07003-2551 View on Google Maps |
| Trenton Vet Center | 934 Parkway Avenue Suite 201 Ewing, NJ, 08618-2308 View on Google Maps |
| Lakewood Vet Center | 1255 Route 70W Unit 22N Lakewood, NJ, 08701-5900 View on Google Maps |
| South Jersey Vet Center | 2900 Fire Road Suite 101 Egg Harbor Township, NJ, 08234 View on Google Maps |
VA cemeteries in New Jersey
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 Jersey.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Beverly National Cemetery | 916 Bridgeboro Rd Beverly, NJ, 08010 View on Google Maps |
| Finn's Point National Cemetery | 454 Fort Mott Rd Pennsville, NJ, 08070 View on Google Maps |
| Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery | 350 Province Line Rd Wrightstown, NJ, 08562 View on Google Maps |
New Jersey military bases with toxic exposure
Dangerous toxins have been found in the groundwater and soil at several military bases in New Jersey such as Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst.
Veterans who were subject to toxic exposure at a New Jersey military installation and later developed health complications may be eligible for VA disability benefits. Below is a list of New Jersey military bases that have been affected by toxic exposure.
For more information about toxins at New Jersey military bases and how exposure may affect your health, check out our Military Bases Toxic Exposure Map.
Woods & Woods: New Jersey VA disability appeal lawyers
Woods & Woods is an accredited VA disability law firm that serves veterans nationwide. Our team of VA disability lawyers serve New Jersey from Newark to Atlantic City 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 New Jersey.
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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 Jersey.
100% disabled veterans in New Jersey may qualify for a full property tax exemption. Other benefits are available to both totally disabled veterans as well as those with lower VA ratings, including free annual hunting and fishing licenses, up to $6,000 in income tax exemption, and free vehicle registration.
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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.
