Wisconsin veteran disability benefits
State benefits that Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin's agency makes the final eligibility call.
Veterans & Surviving Spouses Property Tax Credit (100%)
Veterans rated 100% (or 100% via individual unemployability) get a refundable income-tax credit equal to property taxes on their primary residence and up to one acre.
Requires 100% schedular OR 100% based on individual unemployability; claimed on the WI income tax return after WDVA verification.
Official source (verified 2026-06-08)Military Retirement Pay Fully Exempt
All U.S. military retirement payments, including SBP, are exempt from Wisconsin income tax.
Not rating-gated.
Official source (verified 2026-06-08)Wisconsin GI Bill Tuition Remission (veteran + dependents)
Veterans rated 30%+, and their spouses and children, receive full tuition/fee remission for up to 8 semesters/128 credits in the UW and technical college systems.
Children must be 17-25; residency rules apply.
Official source (verified 2026-06-08)Disabled Veteran Recreation Card + Park Discount
The annual disabled veteran recreation card combines resident small-game hunting and fishing privileges and waives state-park vehicle admission fees.
DNR administers eligibility; confirm exact rating threshold with WDVA/DNR.
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.