Tennessee veteran disability benefits
State benefits that Tennessee 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 Tennessee's agency makes the final eligibility call.
Property Tax Relief on First $175,000 (100% P&T)
Veterans with 100% permanent total disability get tax relief on the first $175,000 of home value with no income test.
Also qualifies via certain conditions (paraplegia, blindness); applied through the County Trustee.
Official source (verified 2026-06-08)No State Income Tax
Tennessee has no personal income tax, so military retirement and VA disability pay are untaxed.
Hall income tax fully repealed.
Official source (verified 2026-06-08)Free Disabled Veteran Plate & Registration (100% P&T)
Veterans rated 100% permanent and total get one free DV plate and registration.
One free plate; additional plates at regular fee. Requires VA letter with effective date.
Official source (verified 2026-06-08)Free or Low-Cost Hunting & Fishing License (30%+)
Resident veterans 30%+ from wartime service get a free license; 100% P&T veterans get a permanent license for a one-time $10 fee.
30%+ must be wartime-service; the $10 permanent combo requires 100% P&T (License Type 198).
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.