Nebraska veteran disability benefits
State benefits that Nebraska 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 Nebraska's agency makes the final eligibility call.
Homestead Exemption (100% Disabled Veteran)
Veterans rated 100% get a 100% homestead property tax exemption regardless of home value or income.
100% (or paid at the 100% rate) qualifies; VA certification required the first year. Other categories exist for lower thresholds with income limits.
Official source (verified 2026-06-08)100% Military Retirement Exclusion
All military retirees may exclude 100% of military retirement benefits from Nebraska taxable income.
Not rating-gated (effective 2022). VA disability pay is not state-taxed.
Official source (verified 2026-06-08)Motor Vehicle Tax & Fee Exemption
From Jan 1, 2026, disabled and/or blind veterans may exempt the motor vehicle tax and fee on one vehicle.
New 2026 benefit; exact disability-percentage threshold not published — confirm criteria with NDVA.
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.