West Virginia Veteran Benefits
Complete guide to state benefits for West Virginia veterans in 2026
West Virginia Military Retirement Tax
West Virginia offers military retirement exclusion ($20,000 initially, phasing to full exemption). VA disability is tax-free under federal law.
West Virginia Veteran Benefits Summary: West Virginia offers $20,000+ military retirement exclusion (phasing to full exemption), property tax exemptions for disabled veterans, free hunting/fishing licenses, and education benefits. West Virginia has approximately 130,000 veterans.
State Income Tax
Military retirement: $20,000+ exclusion
VA disability: Tax-free (federal law)
Property Tax
- 100% disabled: Full exemption
- Homestead: $20,000 exemption (65+)
Recreation
- Disabled veterans: Free hunting/fishing
- State parks: Discounts
Employment
- Veterans' Preference: Points in hiring