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Disability benefits in North Dakota

Based on Federal VA regulations and North Dakota 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, North Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs

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

North Dakota disability-related programs

These programs are administered by North Dakota, 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 North Dakota-published programs

Disabled Veterans Credit (Property Tax). North Dakota offers a property tax credit for veterans rated at least 50% service-connected disabled, with the credit scaling by disability percentage and capped at a statutory limit. Surviving spouses may continue the credit. Source (opens in new tab).
North Dakota Veterans Home (Lisbon). The North Dakota Veterans Home in Lisbon provides long-term skilled nursing and domiciliary care to eligible ND veterans. Admission is subject to availability and combined VA and state eligibility rules. Source (opens in new tab).
Military Retirement Income Exemption. North Dakota fully exempts federal military retirement pay from state income tax. VA disability compensation is already federally tax-exempt; this exemption affects retirement income. Source (opens in new tab).
Veteran Designation on North Dakota Driver License. North Dakota driver licenses and state ID cards may include a "VETERAN" designation at no additional fee with DD-214 verification through the ND Department of Transportation. Source (opens in new tab).

Where to get free, accredited help in North Dakota

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

VA OGC accredited representative search (ND) (opens in new tab): the official federal directory.
North Dakota CVSO / VSO directory (opens in new tab): published by the North Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs.
North Dakota 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)

North Dakota disability-related programs

Other North Dakota-published programs

Disabled Veterans Credit (Property Tax). North Dakota offers a property tax credit for veterans rated at least 50% service-connected disabled, with the credit scaling by disability percentage and capped at a statutory limit. Surviving spouses may continue the credit. Source (opens in new tab).
North Dakota Veterans Home (Lisbon). The North Dakota Veterans Home in Lisbon provides long-term skilled nursing and domiciliary care to eligible ND veterans. Admission is subject to availability and combined VA and state eligibility rules. Source (opens in new tab).
Military Retirement Income Exemption. North Dakota fully exempts federal military retirement pay from state income tax. VA disability compensation is already federally tax-exempt; this exemption affects retirement income. Source (opens in new tab).
Veteran Designation on North Dakota Driver License. North Dakota driver licenses and state ID cards may include a "VETERAN" designation at no additional fee with DD-214 verification through the ND Department of Transportation. Source (opens in new tab).

Where to get free, accredited help in North Dakota