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Disability benefits in District of Columbia

Based on Federal VA regulations and District of Columbia state-published veteran benefits. This page is a free community resource. We are not VA-accredited and do not file claims or provide legal advice (per 38 U.S.C. § 5904).

Last reviewed: 2026-04-19 · Next review: 2026-10-19

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Primary sources: 38 CFR Part 4, DC Mayor’s Office of Veterans Affairs

Federal VA disability compensation amounts are set by Congress and are the same in every state. District of Columbia publishes additional programs that may supplement what eligible veterans receive from the federal government. Verify current rules with the DC Mayor’s Office of Veterans Affairs (opens in new tab) before relying on this page for filing decisions.

Federal disability compensation (same in every state)

The VA may rate service-connected disabilities under 38 CFR Part 4 and pay monthly compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1110 (wartime) or § 1131 (peacetime). The combined-rating estimator computes an estimated monthly amount under 38 CFR § 4.25 if you have one or more rated conditions.

Combined Rating Estimator: estimate your overall rating under 38 CFR § 4.25.
2026 VA Compensation Rates: current monthly rate tables.
How to File a Disability Claim: federal claim walkthrough.

District of Columbia disability-related programs

These programs are administered by District of Columbia, not by the federal VA. Eligibility, application processes, and benefit amounts are set by the state and may change. Each item links to the authoritative source.

Other District of Columbia-published programs

DC Veteran-Designated ID. The DC Department of Motor Vehicles may add a veteran designation to a DC driver license or ID card at no additional fee with DD-214 verification. The designation supports veteran discounts at participating businesses. Source (opens in new tab).
DC Property Tax Relief for Disabled Veterans. DC offers property tax relief for veterans with a service-connected permanent and total disability rating through a homestead-style reduction on the principal residence, subject to income and residency conditions set by the Office of Tax and Revenue. Source (opens in new tab).
DC Mayor’s Office of Veterans Affairs (MOVA). MOVA coordinates outreach to the estimated 30,000 veterans living in the District, connects residents with federal and DC-specific benefits, and maintains a locally staffed VSO service window. Claims assistance is free. Source (opens in new tab).
Federal VA Medical Center on-site. The Washington DC VA Medical Center serves enrolled veterans living in the District and nearby Maryland/Virginia counties. DC residents are still enrolled under the federal VA healthcare priority-group system — DC residency does not change federal eligibility. Source (opens in new tab).

Where to get free, accredited help in District of Columbia

Many District of Columbia counties staff a County Veterans Service Officer (CVSO) who may file federal and state veteran claims at no cost. The DC Mayor’s Office of Veterans Affairs typically maintains a current directory.

VA OGC accredited representative search (DC) (opens in new tab): the official federal directory.
District of Columbia CVSO / VSO directory (opens in new tab): published by the DC Mayor’s Office of Veterans Affairs.
DC Mayor’s Office of Veterans Affairs (opens in new tab): state-level eligibility, application forms, and appeal procedures.

By the Veterans Benefits Navigator teamLast reviewed 2026-04-19

Federal disability compensation (same in every state)

District of Columbia disability-related programs

Other District of Columbia-published programs

DC Veteran-Designated ID. The DC Department of Motor Vehicles may add a veteran designation to a DC driver license or ID card at no additional fee with DD-214 verification. The designation supports veteran discounts at participating businesses. Source (opens in new tab).
DC Property Tax Relief for Disabled Veterans. DC offers property tax relief for veterans with a service-connected permanent and total disability rating through a homestead-style reduction on the principal residence, subject to income and residency conditions set by the Office of Tax and Revenue. Source (opens in new tab).
DC Mayor’s Office of Veterans Affairs (MOVA). MOVA coordinates outreach to the estimated 30,000 veterans living in the District, connects residents with federal and DC-specific benefits, and maintains a locally staffed VSO service window. Claims assistance is free. Source (opens in new tab).
Federal VA Medical Center on-site. The Washington DC VA Medical Center serves enrolled veterans living in the District and nearby Maryland/Virginia counties. DC residents are still enrolled under the federal VA healthcare priority-group system — DC residency does not change federal eligibility. Source (opens in new tab).

Where to get free, accredited help in District of Columbia