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West Virginia · Disability
Disability benefits in West Virginia
Based on Federal VA regulations and West Virginia 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, West Virginia Department of Veterans Assistance
Federal VA disability compensation amounts are set by Congress and are the same in every state. West Virginia publishes additional programs that may supplement what eligible veterans receive from the federal government. Verify current rules with the West Virginia Department of Veterans Assistance 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.
West Virginia disability-related programs
These programs are administered by West Virginia, 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 West Virginia-published programs
- Homestead Exemption for Disabled Veterans. West Virginia exempts the first $20,000 of assessed value from property tax on the homestead of veterans who are 100% totally and permanently service-connected disabled (age and other criteria may apply to alternate pathways). Source.
- Military Retirement Income Exemption. West Virginia exempts federal military retirement pay from state income tax. VA disability compensation is already federally tax-exempt; this affects retirement income only. Source.
- West Virginia Veterans Nursing Facility. WV operates a state veterans nursing facility in Clarksburg providing long-term skilled nursing care to eligible veterans. Admission follows combined VA and state eligibility rules. Source.
- Veteran Designation on West Virginia Driver License. West Virginia driver licenses and state ID cards may include a "VETERAN" designation at no additional fee with DD-214 verification through the WV Division of Motor Vehicles. Source.
Where to get free, accredited help in West Virginia
Many West Virginia counties staff a County Veterans Service Officer (CVSO) who may file federal and state veteran claims at no cost. The West Virginia Department of Veterans Assistance typically maintains a current directory.
- VA OGC accredited representative search (WV): the official federal directory.
- West Virginia CVSO / VSO directory: published by the West Virginia Department of Veterans Assistance.
- West Virginia Department of Veterans Assistance: state-level eligibility, application forms, and appeal procedures.