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Disability benefits in Missouri

Based on Federal VA regulations and Missouri 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

Maintained by: Veterans Benefits Navigator editorial team. Every citation links to a primary federal or state source. See editorial standards and our privacy posture.

Primary sources: 38 CFR Part 4, Missouri Veterans Commission

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

Reported VA processing-time medians for Missouri: initial claims approximately 150 days; approximately 365 days for Higher-Level Review. Medians do not predict any individual claim’s timeline. Retrieved 2026-04-25 from VA processing-times publication.

Missouri disability-related programs

These programs are administered by Missouri, 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

Missouri may return a portion of property taxes paid on a primary residence to eligible 100% disabled veterans through the Senior Citizen and 100% Disabled Veteran Property Tax Credit; income ceilings apply.

Read the rule

Vehicle registration and disabled-veteran plates

Missouri may issue Disabled Veteran license plates and waive certain registration fees for qualifying veterans through the Department of Revenue.

Read the rule

Other Missouri-published programs

Military Retirement and SBP Income Exemption. Missouri exempts federal military retirement pay and Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) payments from state income tax. VA disability compensation is already federally tax-exempt; this change affects other military-origin income. Source (opens in new tab).
Property Tax Credit (Circuit Breaker). Missouri’s Senior Citizen and 100% Disabled Veteran Property Tax Credit may return a portion of real estate taxes paid on a primary residence, subject to income ceilings. Eligibility rules and caps are published annually by the Department of Revenue. Source (opens in new tab).
Missouri Veterans Homes. The state operates seven Missouri Veterans Homes offering long-term skilled nursing care to honorably discharged wartime veterans. Admission is based on availability and VA and state eligibility rules. Source (opens in new tab).
Veteran Designation on Missouri Driver License. Missouri driver licenses and state ID cards may display a "VETERAN" designation at no additional fee with DD-214 verification through the MO Department of Revenue. Source (opens in new tab).

Where to get free, accredited help in Missouri

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

VA OGC accredited representative search (MO) (opens in new tab): the official federal directory.
Missouri CVSO / VSO directory (opens in new tab): published by the Missouri Veterans Commission.
Missouri Veterans Commission (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)

Missouri disability-related programs

Property tax exemption

Read the rule

Vehicle registration and disabled-veteran plates

Missouri may issue Disabled Veteran license plates and waive certain registration fees for qualifying veterans through the Department of Revenue.

Read the rule

Other Missouri-published programs

Military Retirement and SBP Income Exemption. Missouri exempts federal military retirement pay and Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) payments from state income tax. VA disability compensation is already federally tax-exempt; this change affects other military-origin income. Source (opens in new tab).
Property Tax Credit (Circuit Breaker). Missouri’s Senior Citizen and 100% Disabled Veteran Property Tax Credit may return a portion of real estate taxes paid on a primary residence, subject to income ceilings. Eligibility rules and caps are published annually by the Department of Revenue. Source (opens in new tab).
Missouri Veterans Homes. The state operates seven Missouri Veterans Homes offering long-term skilled nursing care to honorably discharged wartime veterans. Admission is based on availability and VA and state eligibility rules. Source (opens in new tab).
Veteran Designation on Missouri Driver License. Missouri driver licenses and state ID cards may display a "VETERAN" designation at no additional fee with DD-214 verification through the MO Department of Revenue. Source (opens in new tab).

Where to get free, accredited help in Missouri