VA Disability Compensation State Tax Exemption
VA disability payments, pension payments, and survivors benefits are fully excluded from Virginia taxable income.
State BenefitVirginiaTax Benefits
Verified September 30, 2026 against dvs.virginia.gov
At a glance
- Benefit type
- Tax Benefits — Virginia
- Who it's for
- Veterans, Survivors
- VA rating needed
- No rating requirement
- Estimated value
- Varies (full federal/state exclusion of VA comp/pension/DIC)
- Where it applies
- Virginia
- Last verified
- September 30, 2026
What is VA Disability Compensation State Tax Exemption?
VA Disability Compensation State Tax Exemption is a Virginia tax benefits benefit for veterans, survivors. VA disability payments, pension payments, and survivors benefits are fully excluded from Virginia taxable income. The listed value is Varies (full federal/state exclusion of VA comp/pension/DIC).
Who qualifies
- Veterans
- Survivors
- Available to any veteran
- Virginia residency
Who is eligible
Eligibility
Any veteran receiving VA disability compensation, VA pension, or survivors benefits.
What VA Disability Compensation State Tax Exemption covers
Covers
Full exclusion from Virginia taxable income. This mirrors federal treatment.
How to apply for VA Disability Compensation State Tax Exemption
How to apply
Automatic -- these amounts are not included in Virginia adjusted gross income.
Verified information & sources
- Last verified
- September 30, 2026
- Official source
- dvs.virginia.gov
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.
How VetUnlock verifies benefitsFrequently asked questions about VA Disability Compensation State Tax Exemption
Who qualifies for VA Disability Compensation State Tax Exemption?
VA Disability Compensation State Tax Exemption is for Veterans, Survivors; available to any veteran; virginia residency. See the eligibility details on this page and confirm with the official source before applying.
How much is VA Disability Compensation State Tax Exemption worth?
The listed value is Varies (full federal/state exclusion of VA comp/pension/DIC). Amounts can change — confirm the current figure at the official source linked on this page.
How do I apply for VA Disability Compensation State Tax Exemption?
Apply through the official source linked on this page. A county Veterans Service Officer (VSO) can review your eligibility and help you file at no cost.
Where can I verify VA Disability Compensation State Tax Exemption?
Benefit rules and dollar amounts change, so always confirm current details at the official source linked on this page. A free, accredited county or state Veterans Service Officer (VSO) can also verify your eligibility and help you apply.
Other Virginia Tax Benefits
- Military Retirement Pay Income Tax SubtractionUp to $2,300/yr tax savingsSubtract up to $40,000 of military retirement income from Virginia taxable income.
- Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) Income Tax SubtractionUp to $2,300/yr tax savingsSubtract up to $40,000 of SBP annuity income from Virginia taxable income.
- Medal of Honor Recipient Full Income Tax ExemptionFull exemption of military retirement incomeComplete exemption of all military retirement income from Virginia state income tax for Medal of Honor recipients.
- Surviving Spouse Property Tax Exemption (Died in Line of Duty)$1,000-$10,000+/yr depending on localityFull real property tax exemption for unremarried surviving spouses of service members who died in the line of duty.