State Veterans Department
West Virginia Department of Veterans Assistance
Standout State Benefits
What's unique to West Virginia
State benefits layered on top of federal VA coverage. File federal first, then layer state.
100% Disabled Veteran Property Tax Homestead Exemption
Homestead exemption on first $20,000 of assessed value (stackable on senior exemption) for 100% disabled vets
WV Veterans Re-Education Assistance
Up to $500/semester for vets pursuing tuition, professional licensure tests, or training materials
Military retirement income exemption
Up to $20,000 of military retired pay exempt from WV state income tax
Veterans Crisis Line