Veteran Benefits in Alabama

Veteran Benefits & Resources

Veteran Benefits & Resources in Alabama

Introduction

Alabama is home to more than 400,000 military veterans, supported by a strong network of state programs, VA healthcare systems, and local veteran service organizations. With a long history of military service and a growing focus on veteran support, Alabama provides a range of benefits for veterans and their families.

This guide highlights key benefits, healthcare services, and organizations available in Alabama so veterans can easily access assistance with education, housing, employment, healthcare, and community support.

Key Veteran Benefits in Alabama

Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption

Alabama offers a full property tax exemption for 100% permanently and totally disabled veterans on their primary residence.

Source:
https://revenue.alabama.gov/property-tax/homestead-exemptions/

Alabama GI Dependents Scholarship Program

Provides education benefits for dependents of disabled veterans, including tuition assistance at Alabama public colleges and universities.

Source:
https://va.alabama.gov

Veteran Employment Preference

Veterans receive preference in Alabama state government hiring, helping improve access to public sector employment.

Source:
https://personnel.alabama.gov

Veteran Designation on Alabama Driver License

Veterans can add a “Veteran” designation to their Alabama driver license or ID.

Source:
https://www.alea.gov/dps/driver-license/veteran-designation

Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs

Provides assistance with VA claims, benefits navigation, and support programs.

Source:
https://va.alabama.gov

VA Disability Benefits by Rating in Alabama

Understanding how your VA disability rating impacts your benefits is especially important in Alabama, where state-level benefits provide significant relief at higher disability ratings.

100% Disabled Veterans

Veterans with a 100% service-connected disability rating receive the highest level of support.

In Alabama, this includes:

• Full Property Tax Exemption on your primary residence
• Full federal VA compensation at the highest rate
• Comprehensive VA healthcare at no cost
• Eligibility for CHAMPVA (dependents) and commissary/exchange privileges
• Additional benefits such as reduced vehicle registration fees in some cases

Alabama is one of the more tax-friendly states for 100% disabled veterans, particularly for homeowners.

70% Disabled Veterans

Veterans rated at 70% disability receive strong federal benefits and access to expanded programs.

Key benefits include:

• Higher monthly VA compensation
• Priority access to VA healthcare and specialty services
• Eligibility for Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU)
• Expanded access to mental health and long-term care programs

State-level benefits are more limited but still supportive.

50% Disabled Veterans

At the 50% disability rating, veterans reach an important healthcare threshold.

This includes:

• No-cost VA healthcare for all conditions
• Increased monthly compensation
• Access to a broader range of VA medical services and prescriptions

This level significantly improves access to care.

Lower Ratings (10%–40%)

Veterans with disability ratings between 10% and 40% still receive meaningful benefits, including:

• Monthly tax-free VA compensation
• VA healthcare for service-connected conditions
• Eligibility for Veteran Readiness & Employment (VR&E) programs
• Access to local and state veteran support programs

These ratings provide important foundational support.

No matter your rating, working with an Alabama Veterans Service Officer (VSO) can help ensure you’re receiving every benefit you’ve earned—and assist with increasing your rating if your condition has worsened.