Kansas veteran disability benefits
State benefits that Kansas 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 Kansas's agency makes the final eligibility call.
Property Tax Relief for Disabled Veterans (K-40SVR)
Refunds the increase in homestead property tax above a base year for disabled veterans rated 50%+.
Requires 50%+ rating, Kansas residency, household income at/below the annual cap (~$58,041 for 2025), home value under $350,000.
Official source (verified 2026-06-08)Military Retirement Pay Exempt
Military and federal-service retirement benefits are fully exempt from Kansas income tax.
Not rating-gated. VA disability pay is also not taxed.
Official source (verified 2026-06-08)Disabled Veteran License Plate (no registration fee)
Veterans 50%+ disabled get a DV plate with no registration fee on one vehicle.
50%+, or loss/loss of use of hands/feet or qualifying vision loss. Vehicle property tax still applies.
Official source (verified 2026-06-08)Free Disabled Veteran Hunting & Fishing License (30%)
Resident veterans rated 30%+ may receive free hunting and fishing licenses (subject to funding).
Availability depends on annual funding.
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.