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Disability benefits in Minnesota

Based on Federal VA regulations and Minnesota 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: 2026-04-18 · Next review: 2026-10-18

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Primary sources: 38 CFR Part 4, Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

Federal VA disability compensation amounts are set by Congress and are the same in every state. Minnesota publishes additional programs that may supplement what eligible veterans receive from the federal government. Verify current rules with the Minnesota Department 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.

Minnesota disability-related programs

These programs are administered by Minnesota, 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.

Property tax exemption

Minnesota may exclude a portion of homestead market value from property tax for veterans with a service-connected disability; a larger exclusion applies at 100% total and permanent, and surviving spouses may continue the exclusion under conditions.

Read the rule

Vehicle registration and disabled-veteran plates

Minnesota may issue Disabled Veteran license plates and waive certain registration fees for qualifying veterans through Driver and Vehicle Services.

Read the rule

Other Minnesota-published programs

Disabled Veteran Market Value Exclusion. Minnesota excludes a portion of the market value of a homestead from property tax for veterans with a service-connected disability. Exclusion amounts are tiered by disability rating; a larger exclusion applies at 100% total and permanent. Surviving spouses may continue the exclusion under conditions. Source (opens in new tab).
Minnesota GI Bill. The Minnesota GI Bill may provide up to $10,000 over a lifetime for eligible veterans, service members, and their families for postsecondary education, on-the-job training, or apprenticeships at approved Minnesota institutions. Source (opens in new tab).
Military Retirement Income Subtraction. Minnesota allows an income subtraction on federal military retirement pay for eligible retirees. VA disability compensation is already federally tax-exempt; this subtraction affects other military-origin income. Source (opens in new tab).
Veteran Designation on Minnesota Driver License. Minnesota driver licenses and state ID cards may display a "VETERAN" designation at no additional fee with DD-214 verification through Driver and Vehicle Services. Source (opens in new tab).

Where to get free, accredited help in Minnesota

Many Minnesota counties staff a County Veterans Service Officer (CVSO) who may file federal and state veteran claims at no cost. The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs typically maintains a current directory.

VA OGC accredited representative search (MN) (opens in new tab): the official federal directory.
Minnesota CVSO / VSO directory (opens in new tab): published by the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs.
Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (opens in new tab): state-level eligibility, application forms, and appeal procedures.

By the Veterans Benefits Navigator teamLast reviewed 2026-04-18

Federal disability compensation (same in every state)

Minnesota disability-related programs

Property tax exemption

Read the rule

Vehicle registration and disabled-veteran plates

Minnesota may issue Disabled Veteran license plates and waive certain registration fees for qualifying veterans through Driver and Vehicle Services.

Read the rule

Other Minnesota-published programs

Disabled Veteran Market Value Exclusion. Minnesota excludes a portion of the market value of a homestead from property tax for veterans with a service-connected disability. Exclusion amounts are tiered by disability rating; a larger exclusion applies at 100% total and permanent. Surviving spouses may continue the exclusion under conditions. Source (opens in new tab).
Minnesota GI Bill. The Minnesota GI Bill may provide up to $10,000 over a lifetime for eligible veterans, service members, and their families for postsecondary education, on-the-job training, or apprenticeships at approved Minnesota institutions. Source (opens in new tab).
Military Retirement Income Subtraction. Minnesota allows an income subtraction on federal military retirement pay for eligible retirees. VA disability compensation is already federally tax-exempt; this subtraction affects other military-origin income. Source (opens in new tab).
Veteran Designation on Minnesota Driver License. Minnesota driver licenses and state ID cards may display a "VETERAN" designation at no additional fee with DD-214 verification through Driver and Vehicle Services. Source (opens in new tab).

Where to get free, accredited help in Minnesota