Indiana veteran disability benefits
State benefits that Indiana 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 Indiana's agency makes the final eligibility call.
Disabled Veteran Property Tax Deductions (stackable)
A $24,960 deduction for 10%+ wartime veterans and a $14,000 deduction for totally disabled (or 62+ with 10%+) veterans, combinable up to $38,960.
$14k deduction requires total disability (or age 62 + 10%) and assessed value not over $240,000. Apply at county auditor.
Official source (verified 2026-06-08)Military Retirement Income Fully Deductible
Since 2022, 100% of military retirement income and survivor benefits is deductible from Indiana income tax.
Not rating-gated.
Official source (verified 2026-06-08)Tuition & Fee Exemption for Children of Disabled Veterans
Children of eligible service-connected disabled Indiana veterans receive up to 124 credit hours of tuition/fee exemption at state schools.
Requires a service-connected rating plus wartime/hazardous-duty service (or POW/MIA/Purple Heart); no minimum percentage specified.
Official source (verified 2026-06-08)Discounted Hunting/Fishing License + Disabled Hoosier Veteran Park Pass
Service-connected disabled residents buy reduced-fee hunting/fishing licenses; Disabled Hoosier Veteran plate holders can buy an annual all-parks pass.
Reduced (not free) license for any service-connected disability.
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.