Connecticut veteran disability benefits
State benefits that Connecticut offers veterans with a service-connected disability, on top of your federal VA compensation. Each one links to its official source. This is educational information, not legal advice, and Connecticut's agency makes the final eligibility call.
Full Exemption for 100% P&T Disabled Veterans
Municipalities must fully exempt the primary residence (or one vehicle, if no home) of veterans with a VA permanent and total disability rating.
Public Act 24-46, effective Oct 1, 2024.
Official source (verified 2026-06-08)Disability-Rated Property Tax Exemption (10%+)
Veterans with a VA rating of at least 10% receive a state-mandated assessment exemption (~$2,000-$3,500+, higher at greater ratings/income limits).
Amount scales with rating and may be enhanced by income-based local relief; figures vary by municipality.
Official source (verified 2026-06-08)Military Retirement Pay Fully Exempt
Connecticut fully exempts federally taxable military retirement pay from the state income tax.
Not rating-gated.
Official source (verified 2026-06-08)Tuition Waiver at UConn/CSCU
Qualifying veterans (and in defined cases spouses/children) receive tuition waivers at UConn and CT State Colleges & Universities.
Primarily gated by 90+ days of qualifying wartime service; a VA-rated disability is an alternative path if separated earlier.
Official source (verified 2026-06-08)Most state benefits scale with your VA combined rating.
Estimate your combined rating for free, then see what you can claim to reach the thresholds above.
VA Disability Pro is an independent tool. It is not the VA, not a law firm, and not a VA-accredited representative. State benefits and eligibility change; always confirm with the official sources linked above.