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Mississippi veteran disability benefits

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

Property taxTypically requires a 100%+ combined rating

Full Homestead Ad Valorem Exemption (100%)

Honorably discharged veterans with a 100% service-connected total disability are exempt from all ad valorem taxes on their homestead.

Unmarried surviving spouses also qualify. File with Tax Assessor Jan 1-Apr 1.

Official source (verified 2026-06-08)
Income tax

Military Retirement & Disability Retirement Pay Exempt

Mississippi exempts qualified retirement income, including military retirement and military disability retirement pay.

Not rating-gated; SBP/RCSBP/RSFPP annuities also untaxed.

Official source (verified 2026-06-08)
Vehicle & DMVRequires a 100% Permanent & Total rating

$1 Disabled Veteran License Plate (100%)

Veterans rated 100% permanent service-connected disability can buy an annual vehicle or motorcycle DV plate for $1.

Requires 100% permanent service-connected disability.

Official source (verified 2026-06-08)
Recreation & licensesTypically requires a 100%+ combined rating

Free Hunting & Fishing License (100%)

Veterans with a 100% total service-connected disability are exempt from purchasing hunting and fishing licenses.

Requires total (100%) 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.