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Delaware veteran disability benefits

State benefits that Delaware 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 Delaware's agency makes the final eligibility call.

Property taxRequires a 100% Permanent & Total rating

Disabled Veterans School Property Tax Credit

Veterans with a 100% P&T rating (or 100% via individual unemployability) get a credit covering 100% of non-vocational school district property tax on their primary residence.

Requires 3 years of legal Delaware domicile; apply by April 30 each year.

Official source (verified 2026-06-08)
Recreation & licenses

State Park Entrance Fee Discount

Veterans (and current servicemembers) with a Delaware-registered vehicle get 50% off the annual state park vehicle entrance fee.

Not rating-gated; available to veterans/servicemembers generally.

Official source (verified 2026-06-08)
Financial

Paraplegic Veteran Pension

Eligible paraplegic veterans receive a $3,000/year state pension paid in equal monthly installments.

Based on service-connected paraplegia rather than a stated percentage; confirm specifics with the DE Office of Veterans Services.

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.