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Property Tax

2 benefits

Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption

100%+

Totally and permanently disabled veterans are exempt from property tax on homestead up to $20,000 of assessed value.

Eligibility: WV resident veterans with 100% VA disability rating.W. Va. Code 11-6B-3Applies to dependents/surviving spouse

Homestead Exemption

All Veterans

First $20,000 of assessed value exempt from property tax for residents who are 65+ or permanently disabled, including disabled veterans.

Eligibility: All WV residents 65+ or permanently disabled, including disabled veterans.W. Va. Code 11-6B-3
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Income Tax

1 benefit

Military Retirement Pay Exemption

All Veterans

Military retirement pay is fully exempt from West Virginia state income tax.

Eligibility: Veterans receiving military retirement pay.W. Va. Code 11-21-12
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Vehicle / Registration

2 benefits

Disabled Veteran License Plates

All Veterans

DV plates for disabled veterans. 100% disabled veterans are exempt from registration fees.

Eligibility: Veterans with service-connected disability. 100% disabled veterans exempt from registration fees.W. Va. Code 17A-3-14

Veteran Specialty License Plates

All Veterans

Specialty plates available including Veteran, Purple Heart, POW, branch-specific, and Gold Star plates.

Eligibility: Veterans and eligible family members with qualifying service.WV DMV regulations
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Education

4 benefits

WV Veterans Legacy Scholarship

100%+

Free tuition at WV public institutions for children of WV veterans killed in action, died of service-connected causes, or rated 100% permanently disabled.

Eligibility: Children of WV veterans killed in action, died of service-connected causes, or rated 100% permanently disabled.W. Va. Code 18A-5-5aApplies to dependents/surviving spouse

WV Invests Grant

All Veterans

Last-dollar grant available to WV residents pursuing associate degrees or certificates at WV community and technical colleges. Veterans benefit alongside other residents.

Eligibility: WV residents including veterans pursuing associate degrees or certificates.WV HEPC program

In-State Tuition for Veterans

All Veterans

WV complies with Section 702 so veterans using GI Bill receive in-state tuition at all WV public institutions.

Eligibility: Veterans using GI Bill benefits.Section 702, Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act

WV National Guard Tuition Waiver

All Veterans

Tuition waiver at WV public institutions for WV National Guard members.

Eligibility: Active members of the WV National Guard.WV Adjutant General program
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Employment

3 benefits

State Veteran Hiring Preference

All Veterans

Preference in state government hiring for veterans and disabled veterans.

Eligibility: Honorably discharged veterans and disabled veterans.W. Va. Code 6-15-2

WorkForce West Virginia Veteran Services

All Veterans

Priority of service at WV workforce centers with dedicated DVOP and LVER services.

Eligibility: All veterans.Jobs for Veterans Act

Professional License Reciprocity

All Veterans

WV recognizes military training toward professional licensing with expedited licensing for veterans and military spouses.

Eligibility: Veterans and military spouses with qualifying military training or experience.W. Va. Code 30-1-21a
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Hunting & Fishing

1 benefit

Free Class X Hunting and Fishing License

60%+

Free Class X (resident veteran) license covering hunting and fishing for disabled veterans with 60%+ service-connected disability.

Eligibility: WV resident veterans with 60%+ service-connected disability and VA documentation.W. Va. Code 20-2-27a
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Healthcare

3 benefits

VA Medical Centers in West Virginia

All Veterans

Four VA Medical Centers: Louis A. Johnson (Clarksburg), Martinsburg, Huntington (Hershel "Woody" Williams), and Beckley. CBOCs in Charleston, Gassaway, Grafton, Greenbrier County, Parsons, Petersburg, Princeton, and Williamson.

Eligibility: Veterans enrolled in VA healthcare.Federal VA healthcare system

West Virginia Veterans Nursing Facility

All Veterans

Skilled nursing facility for eligible veterans located in Clarksburg.

Eligibility: Eligible veterans requiring skilled nursing care.WV DVA program

Vet Centers

All Veterans

Free readjustment counseling at Vet Centers in Charleston, Huntington, Martinsburg, Morgantown, and Princeton.

Eligibility: Combat veterans, veterans who experienced military sexual trauma, and bereaved family members.Federal Vet Center program
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Free Stuff & Parks

2 benefits

Free "VETERAN" Designation on Driver License

All Veterans

Free "VETERAN" designation on WV driver license or ID card. Present DD-214 at DMV.

Eligibility: Honorably discharged veterans.WV DMV policy

State Parks Veteran Benefits

All Veterans

Reduced rates at WV state parks for disabled veterans and free day-use admission on Veterans Day for all veterans.

Eligibility: Disabled veterans for reduced rates; all veterans on Veterans Day.WV State Parks policy
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Other Benefits

4 benefits

WV DVA Claims Assistance

All Veterans

Free VA claims assistance through Veterans Service Officers across WV with regional offices in Charleston, Clarksburg, Huntington, and others.

Eligibility: All veterans.WV DVA program

WV Veterans Memorial Cemetery

All Veterans

Free burial for eligible veterans, spouses, and dependents at the state veterans cemetery in Pruntytown. Grafton also has a federal National Cemetery.

Eligibility: Eligible veterans, spouses, and dependents.WV DVA programApplies to dependents/surviving spouse

Veterans Treatment Court

All Veterans

Specialty courts in Kanawha County and other judicial circuits for veterans in the justice system.

Eligibility: Veterans involved in the justice system.WV Supreme Court program

Military Leave for State Employees

All Veterans

WV state employees receive 30 days of paid military leave per year.

Eligibility: WV state employees who are members of the military.W. Va. Code 15-1F-7