Pennsylvania veteran disability benefits
State benefits that Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania's agency makes the final eligibility call.
Disabled Veterans Real Estate Tax Exemption
Wartime veterans with a 100% permanent disability (or TDIU, blindness, paraplegia, or loss of two limbs) and financial need are exempt from real estate tax on their principal residence.
Need-based: presumptive income level $114,637 as of Jan 1, 2025 (veterans benefits excluded from the income assessment).
Official source (verified 2026-06-08)Free Hunting License for 100% Disabled Veterans
Resident veterans rated 100% by the VA qualify for a free hunting license.
Source states 100% rating; P&T not explicitly required.
Official source (verified 2026-06-08)Free/Reduced Fishing License for Disabled Veterans
Veterans rated 100% get a free resident fishing license; 60-99% get a reduced-fee resident fishing license.
Tiered per Fish and Boat Code 2707.
Official source (verified 2026-06-08)Free Vehicle Registration (Act 60)
Veterans who lost a limb or eye, are partially paralyzed, were POWs, or hold the Medal of Honor/Purple Heart get registration and title fees waived on one vehicle.
Eligibility by specific disabling condition/award, not a stated percentage.
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.