Paraplegic Veteran State Pension
$3,000 per year ($250/month) state pension for paraplegic veterans.
At a glance
- Benefit type
- Monthly Compensation — Delaware
- Who it's for
- Veterans
- VA rating needed
- 100% or higher
- Estimated value
- $3,000 per year
- Where it applies
- Delaware
- Last verified
- May 12, 2026
What is Paraplegic Veteran State Pension?
Paraplegic Veteran State Pension is a Delaware monthly compensation benefit for veterans. $3,000 per year ($250/month) state pension for paraplegic veterans. Requires 100%+ VA disability rating. The listed value is $3,000 per year.
Who qualifies
- Requires 100%+ VA disability rating
- Delaware residency
What Paraplegic Veteran State Pension covers
Overview
Eligibility (per Del. Code Title 20 Ch. 10 §1001): (1) paraplegic and fully disabled to the extent of having no voluntary control over either leg; (2) registered with the VA as totally disabled for paraplegia; AND (3) disability resulted from armed forces service while the U.S. was officially at war or engaged in hostilities. Must be a bona fide resident of Delaware.
Covers
Annual pension of $3,000, paid in equal monthly installments of $250 at the end of each month.
How to apply for Paraplegic Veteran State Pension
How to apply
Contact the Delaware Office of Pensions at pensionoffice@delaware.gov, 800-722-7300, or 302-739-4208. Veterans must notify the Pension Board if their disability status changes.
Verified information & sources
Compiled and fact-checked against the official source linked above. Benefit rules and dollar amounts change over time — always confirm current details at the official source before applying. A county Veterans Service Officer (VSO) is a free, accredited advocate who can review your eligibility and help you file at no cost.
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