Veterans in West Virginia are eligible for the same federal VA disability benefits 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 West Virginia disabled veteran benefits.
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In this article about West Virginia disabled veteran benefits:
- West Virginia mortgage benefits
- West Virginia property tax benefits
- West Virginia income tax benefits
- West Virginia vehicle registration benefits
- West Virginia education benefits
- West Virginia hunting and fishing licenses
- Other VA disability benefits in West Virginia
- VA facilities in West Virginia
- Woods & Woods: VA lawyers for West Virginia disabled veteran benefits
- Frequently asked questions
West Virginia mortgage benefits
The West Virginia Housing Development Fund supports a special Veterans’ Home Loan Mortgage Program. The program offers low-interest home loans to help veterans purchase their first homes.
To qualify, veterans must be West Virginia residents, first-time homebuyers, and meet certain eligibility requirements. They also need to complete an approved first-time homebuyer education course and contribute at least $2,500 toward the purchase. Veterans do not need a disability rating to qualify for this benefit.
West Virginia property tax benefits
West Virginia veterans with a 100% permanent and total service-connected disability rating may qualify for a homestead property tax exemption on up to $20,000 of their assessed property value.
State veterans with a 90–100% combined disability rating from the VA may be eligible for the Disabled Veteran Real Property Tax Credit. This credit can be used for tax returns filed starting in 2025.
West Virginia income tax benefits
If you are a veteran in West Virginia receiving military retirement pay, this income is not taxed. VA disability and DIC are always tax-free, regardless of the state the veteran lives in.
West Virginia vehicle registration benefits
Veterans in West Virginia with a 100% VA disability rating are eligible for free disabled veteran license plates. These plates authorize the veteran to park for free at any metered parking space in the state.
All other honorably discharged veterans can receive veteran-designated special plates for a one-time fee of $10.
West Virginia education benefits
West Virginia offers several state-level education benefits and programs for veterans.
Through the Medal of Honor and Andrew J. Trail Purple Heart Tuition Waiver program, tuition and mandatory fees are waived for West Virginia residents who were awarded either the Medal of Honor or the Purple Heart.
The Veterans Re-Education Assistance Program offers up to $500 per semester in tuition or training assistance for veterans who are West Virginia residents, have been honorably discharged, and have exhausted their federal VA education benefits. It may also cover certification or licensing exams or other training materials, based on available funding.
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West Virginia hunting and fishing licenses
Veterans in West Virginia with a 100% VA disability rating may receive free hunting, trapping, and fishing licenses through the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources.
Other VA disability benefits in West Virginia
Other benefits in West Virginia include 10% discounts on rooms, cabins, and campsites at state parks for all veterans and access to the West Virginia Veterans Home.
For more information about benefits offered to West Virginia veterans, click here.
VA facilities in West Virginia
We share more about where to find VA facilities in West Virginia including regional offices, medical facilities, and VA cemeteries.
VA regional office in West Virginia
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 West Virginia.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Huntington VA Regional Benefit Office | 640 4th Avenue Huntington, WV, 25701 View on Google Maps |
VA medical facilities in West Virginia
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 West Virginia.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Beckley VA Medical Center | 200 Veterans Avenue Beckley, WV, 25801-6444 View on Google Maps |
| Greenbrier County VA Clinic | 228 Shamrock Lane Ronceverte, WV, 24970-8380 View on Google Maps |
| Princeton VA Clinic | 150 Courthouse Road Princeton, WV, 24740-2419 View on Google Maps |
| Louis A. Johnson Veterans' Administration Medical Center | 1 Medical Center Drive Clarksburg, WV, 26301-4155 View on Google Maps |
| Tucker County VA Clinic | 260 Spruce Street Parsons, WV, 26287-1015 View on Google Maps |
| Wood County VA Clinic | 2311 Ohio Avenue Suite A Parkersburg, WV, 26101-2559 View on Google Maps |
| Braxton County VA Clinic | 40 Reston Place Gassaway, WV, 26624-7899 View on Google Maps |
| Monongalia County VA Clinic | 40 Commerce Drive Suite 101 Westover, WV, 26501-3952 View on Google Maps |
| Hershel "Woody" Williams VA Medical Center | 1540 Spring Valley Drive Huntington, WV, 25704-9300 View on Google Maps |
| Charleston VA Clinic | 700 Technology Drive South Charleston, WV, 25309-8571 View on Google Maps |
| Lenore VA Clinic | 2867 Route 65 15 Lenore Business Mall Williamson, WV, 25661-9199 View on Google Maps |
| Huntington Ninth Street VA Clinic | 624 Ninth Street Community Resource & Referral Center (CRRC) Huntington, WV, 25701-2122 View on Google Maps |
| Martinsburg VA Medical Center | 510 Butler Avenue Martinsburg, WV, 25405-9990 View on Google Maps |
| Franklin VA Clinic | 91 Pine Street Franklin, WV, 26807 View on Google Maps |
| Petersburg VA Clinic | 15 Grant Street Petersburg, WV, 26847-1613 View on Google Maps |
Vet Centers in West Virginia
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 |
|---|---|
| Huntington Vet Center | 3135 16th Street Road Suite 11 Huntington, WV, 25701 View on Google Maps |
| Morgantown Vet Center | 34 Commerce Drive Suite 101 Morgantown, WV, 26501 View on Google Maps |
| Charleston, WV Vet Center | 200 Tracy Way Charleston, WV, 25311 View on Google Maps |
| Martinsburg Vet Center | 1176 TJ Jackson Drive Suite D Falling Waters, WV, 25419 View on Google Maps |
| Beckley Vet Center | 201 Grey Flatts Road Beckley, WV, 25801 View on Google Maps |
| Princeton Vet Center | 1511 North Walker Street Princeton, WV, 24740 View on Google Maps |
| Wheeling Vet Center | 1058 East Bethlehem Boulevard Wheeling, WV, 26003-4961 View on Google Maps |
| Parkersburg Vet Center Outstation | 2311 Ohio Avenue Suite D Parkersburg, WV, 26101 View on Google Maps |
VA cemeteries in West Virginia
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 West Virginia.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Grafton National Cemetery | 431 Walnut St Grafton, WV, 26354 View on Google Maps |
| West Virginia National Cemetery | 42 Veterans Memorial Ln Grafton, WV, 26354 View on Google Maps |
| Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery | 130 Academy Dr Dunbar, WV, 25064 View on Google Maps |
Woods & Woods: VA lawyers for West Virginia disabled veteran benefits
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Frequently asked questions
West Virginia veterans may be eligible for low-interest home loans, property tax exclusions, income tax exemptions, education benefits, free hunting and fishing licenses, and more.
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 West Virginia.
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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.
