Vermont Veteran Benefits
Discover 15 state benefits available to Vermont veterans based on your disability rating and service history.
Benefit Categories in Vermont
🏛️Tax Benefits(3)
Military Retirement Income Tax Exemption (Act 71)
Any VeteranFull exemption of military retirement pay and survivor benefit income from Vermont state income tax for AGI up to $125,000.
Value: Up to 8.75% savings on retirement pay
Learn more →Vermont Veteran Tax Credit (Act 71)
Any VeteranUp to $250 refundable tax credit for Vermont resident veterans with AGI of $25,000 or less.
Value: Up to $250
Learn more →Property Tax Exemption for Disabled Veterans
50%+$10,000-$40,000 exemption off appraised home value for veterans rated 50%+ disability (amount varies by town vote).
Value: $200-$800/year depending on town
Learn more →🎓Education & Training(2)
Vermont Armed Services Scholarship
Any VeteranTuition for up to 130 credits at approved VT institutions for dependents of service members who died on duty.
Value: Up to 130 credits of tuition
Learn more →Vermont National Guard Tuition Benefit Program
Any VeteranInterest-free forgivable loan covering up to full tuition at VT institutions for active Guard members, forgiven after service.
Learn more →🏥Healthcare(1)
Vermont Veterans' Home (Long-Term Care)
Any VeteranResidential nursing care and assisted living in Bennington for veterans with 90+ days active duty service.
Learn more →💼Employment(2)
Veterans' Employment Preference (State Jobs)
Any Veteran5 additional points on state employment exam scores for veterans; 10 points for disabled veterans, plus access to internal-only postings.
Learn more →CDL Skills Test Waiver
Any VeteranWaiver of Commercial Driver License skills test for veterans with qualifying military driving experience.
Learn more →🚗Transportation(2)
Motor Vehicle Registration Fee Waiver (Specially Adapted)
Any VeteranFull waiver of registration fees for vehicles acquired with VA financial assistance for honorably discharged veterans.
Value: $76-$161+/year
Learn more →Veteran and Military Specialty License Plates
Any VeteranVarious specialty license plates for veterans including Veterans Plate, Purple Heart, Former POW, and Pearl Harbor Survivor.
Learn more →🌲Recreation & Parks(2)
Green Mountain Passport (Free State Park Day-Use)
Any VeteranLifetime free day-use admission to all Vermont State Parks and State Historic Sites for honorably discharged veterans.
Value: $4-$6/visit savings
Learn more →Free Hunting and Fishing License (Disabled Veterans)
60%+Free permanent combination hunting and fishing license including all big-game licenses for VT resident veterans rated 60%+.
Value: $52+/year (lifetime)
Learn more →⚑Burial & Memorial(2)
Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery Burial
Any VeteranBurial at state veterans cemetery in Randolph Center with perpetual care, marker, and funeral honors at no charge.
Learn more →State-Guaranteed Burial for Destitute Veterans
Any VeteranThe State of Vermont guarantees an appropriate burial for veterans who die destitute.
Learn more →📋Other Benefits(1)
Vermont Veteran Assistance Fund
Any VeteranOne-time payment of up to $500 for Vermont resident veterans or family members in financial crisis.
Value: Up to $500
Learn more →2026 VA Disability Compensation Rates
Monthly payment amounts effective December 1, 2025. These federal rates apply to all Vermont veterans.
| Rating | Veteran Alone | With Spouse |
|---|---|---|
| 10% | $180.42 | $180.42 |
| 20% | $356.66 | $356.66 |
| 30% | $552.47 | $617.47 |
| 40% | $795.84 | $882.84 |
| 50% | $1,132.90 | $1,241.90 |
| 60% | $1,435.02 | $1,566.02 |
| 70% | $1,808.45 | $1,961.45 |
| 80% | $2,102.15 | $2,277.15 |
| 90% | $2,362.30 | $2,559.30 |
| 100% | $3,938.58 | $4,158.17 |
Rates for 10-20% are the same regardless of dependents. Dependent additions apply at 30%+. View complete rate tables →
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