South Carolina veteran disability benefits
State benefits that South Carolina 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 South Carolina's agency makes the final eligibility call.
Full Exemption on Home and Two Vehicles (100% P&T)
Veterans with a total, permanent, service-connected disability are exempt from property tax on their home (up to 5 acres) and up to two vehicles.
Can be claimed the year disability occurs and is retroactive to 2022; surviving spouses also qualify.
Official source (verified 2026-06-08)Military Retirement Pay 100% Exempt
South Carolina exempts 100% of military retirement income with no age or income cap.
Not rating-gated (2022, H.3247).
Official source (verified 2026-06-08)Free Disability Hunting & Fishing License (any rating)
Resident veterans with a VA rating eligible for compensation get a free 3-year disability combination hunting/fishing license.
Requires VA certification dated within 12 months.
Official source (verified 2026-06-08)50% Off ALL-Park Passport (100%)
100% disabled SC residents get the unlimited-entry ALL-Park Passport at half price.
Same 50% discount also applies to residents 65+.
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.