Veterans in the U.S. Virgin Islands are eligible for the same federal VA benefits as vets living in the states. However, each territory also offers some of its own unique benefits for veterans who are considered disabled by the VA. We share some of these U.S. Virgin Islands veteran benefits below.
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Veteran property tax benefits in the USVI
Veterans in the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) who served on active duty and received an other than dishonorable discharge qualify for a $650 property tax credit. Surviving spouses of these veterans may also be entitled to this benefit.
Additionally, USVI veterans with a total and permanent VA disability rating qualify for an exemption of all property taxes.
U.S. Virgin Islands vehicle registration benefits
The USVI Bureau of Motor Vehicles offers three specialty license plates for veterans: plates for veterans who received a discharge other than dishonorable, disabled veteran plates, and Gold Star Family plates. All plates are free but do require the veteran to pay registration fees.
Disabled veteran plates, specifically, are available for vets with a total and permanent VA rating and an other than dishonorable discharge.
Veterans in the USVI can also receive a free veteran designation for their driver’s license.
U.S. Virgin Islands education benefits for veterans
The USVI offers free courses to veterans through the University of the Virgin Islands, Community Engagement and Lifelong Learning Program (UVI CELL). To learn more, visit their website.
Certain nonresident veterans may be eligible for in-territory tuition rates to UVI. For more information about who qualifies, contact the UVI admissions office.
VA facilities in the U.S. Virgin Islands
We share more about where to find VA facilities in the U.S. Virgin Islands including regional offices, medical facilities, vet centers, and VA cemeteries.
Office of Veterans Affairs
The USVI Office of Veterans Affairs offers information about what resources are available to veterans on the island. Below is the Office of Veterans Affairs in the USVI.
Office of Veterans Affairs – U.S. Virgin Islands: 1103 Estate Richmond, Christiansted, U.S. Virgin Islands, U.S. Virgin Islands, 00820
VA regional office
Most U.S. territories have 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.
While the USVI does not have a physical VARO, they do have satellite offices which can connect veterans with a VARO remotely instead of in person. Below are the VARO satellite locations.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| VA Regional Benefit Satellite Office at Saint Thomas VA Clinic | Medical Foundation Building Medical Foundation Building Suite 101 St. Thomas, VI, 00802 View on Google Maps |
| VA Regional Benefit Satellite Office at Saint Croix VA Clinic | 113 The Village Mall Box 12, RR-02 Kings Hill, VI, 00850 View on Google Maps |
VA medical facilities
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 the USVI.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Saint Croix VA Clinic | 10553 Kingshill The Village Mall Suite 113 St. Croix, VI, 00850-4701 View on Google Maps |
| Saint Thomas VA Clinic | 50 Estates Thomas Suite 101 Saint Thomas, VI, 00802 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 |
|---|---|
| U.S. Virgin Islands Vet Center | 9164 Estate Thomas Suite 1 St Thomas, VI, 00802 View on Google Maps |
| St. Croix Vet Center Outstation | The Village Mall Plot 113, RR 02, Box 10552 Kingshill, VI, 00850 View on Google Maps |
USVI military bases with toxic exposure
Dangerous toxins have been found in the groundwater and soil at AAOF Blair Hangar in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Veterans who were subject to toxic exposure at a U.S. military installation and later developed health complications may be eligible for VA disability benefits. Below is the military base in the USVI that has been affected by toxic exposure.
For more information about toxins at U.S. military bases and how exposure may affect your health, check out our Military Bases Toxic Exposure Map.
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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 the USVI.
Disabled veterans in the U.S. Virgin Islands are eligible for several territory-specific benefits such as property tax benefits, specialty veteran license plates, and education benefits through the University of the Virgin Islands.
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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.
