Vermont Disabled Veteran Benefits

Veterans in Vermont 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 Vermont 100% disabled veteran benefits, as well as benefits available to veterans with lower ratings. 

Vermont veteran property tax benefits

Veterans with a VA rating of 50% or higher and retired veterans receiving improved pension or permanent military retirement pay may qualify for a property tax exemption between $10,000 and $40,000 from the appraised value of their home.

Surviving spouses of eligible veterans may also qualify for this exemption.

Vermont veteran income tax benefits

Taxes on military retirement pay are exempt for Vermont veterans whose adjusted gross income is $125,000 or less. Lesser exemptions are available for veterans making more than $125,000 a year but under $175,000.

Additionally, Vermont veterans with an adjusted gross income of $25,000 or less can receive a $250 refundable tax credit. This amount decreases as the veteran’s income increases, and no credit is available for veterans who earn more than $30,000.

Vermont veteran vehicle registration benefits

Veterans in Vermont can request a veteran designation for their driver’s license.

The state also offers several veteran and military specialty plates, including POW, Purple Heart, disabled veteran plates, and more. Some of these license plates require a one-time fee.

For more information about plates and fees, visit the Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles website. 

Vermont veteran education benefits

Vermont offers a few education benefits for veterans and their family members.

One of these benefits is the Vermont Armed Services Scholarship, which offers educational assistance to families of service members who died serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. This scholarship can be used at a university, college, post-secondary institution, or technical institute in the state. 

Vermont also offers high school diplomas to wartime veterans who left high school before receiving their diploma to serve in the military. 

For more information about Vermont education benefits and how to apply, visit the Army’s page on state veteran benefits. 

Vermont veteran hunting and fishing licenses

Veterans who are residents of Vermont and have a service-connected VA disability rating of 60% or more are eligible for a free permanent fishing, hunting, or combination license. Veterans with severe, permanent disabilities that affect their mobility are also eligible.

Veterans who are legally blind can also qualify for a free fishing license.

To learn more, visit the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department website.

Other veteran benefits in Vermont

Other benefits in Vermont include a $2 lifetime Green Mountain Passport, which authorizes free day passes to Vermont State parks and historic sites, as well as access to the Vermont Veterans’ Home in Bennington.

You can learn more through the Army’s page on Vermont benefits.

VA facilities in Vermont

Below we share information about where to find VA facilities in Vermont including regional offices, medical facilities, Vet Centers, and VA cemeteries.

VA regional offices in Vermont

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 Vermont.

VA medical facilities in Vermont

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 Vermont.

Vet Centers in Vermont

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.

VA cemeteries in Vermont

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 Vermont.

Vermont military bases with toxic exposure

Dangerous toxins have been found in the groundwater and soil at various military bases in Vermont such as Camp Ethan Allen in Chittenden County.

Veterans who were subject to toxic exposure at a Vermont military installation and later developed health complications may be eligible for VA disability benefits. Below is a list of Vermont military bases that have been affected by toxic exposure. 

For more information about toxins at Vermont military bases and how exposure may affect your health, check out our Military Bases Toxic Exposure Map.

Woods & Woods: Vermont VA disability appeal lawyers

Woods & Woods is an accredited VA disability law firm that serves veterans nationwide. Our team of VA disability lawyers serves Vermont from Burlington to Montpelier and everywhere in between. We have helped tens of thousands of veterans across the U.S. fight for the full benefits they deserve.

If you are looking for an experienced and professional Vermont VA disability appeal lawyer, call us today for your free case evaluation.

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