Louisiana veteran disability benefits
State benefits that Louisiana 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 Louisiana's agency makes the final eligibility call.
Tiered Disabled-Veteran Homestead Exemption
On top of the standard homestead exemption: +$2,500 AV at 50-69%, +$4,500 AV at 70-99%, full ad valorem exemption at 100%.
In parishes adopting it, the 100% homestead exemption is doubled.
Official source (verified 2026-06-08)Military Retirement Income Exempt
Military retirement benefits are exempt from Louisiana state income tax.
Not rating-gated. VA disability compensation is not taxed.
Official source (verified 2026-06-08)Disabled-Veteran / 100% DAV License Plates
Veterans 50%+ qualify for disabled-veteran/military-honors plates; 100% qualify for the 100% DAV plate.
100% DAV plate requires a 100% rating.
Official source (verified 2026-06-08)Free Hunting and Fishing Licenses (50%+)
Veterans with a permanent service-connected rating of 50%+ receive free hunting and fishing licenses, renewed annually.
Rating described as permanent and service-connected at 50%+.
Official source (verified 2026-06-08)Disabled State-Park Pass (free day-use)
Veterans with a 50%+ rating who obtain the Disabled State Park Pass are exempt from day-use entrance fees.
Requires obtaining the Disabled State Park Pass.
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.