Veteran Benefits in Mississippi
Veteran Benefits & Resources
Veteran Benefits & Resources
Mississippi is home to more than 180,000 military veterans and maintains a strong commitment to supporting those who served. With a network of state programs, VA healthcare systems, and local veteran service organizations, Mississippi provides a range of benefits focused on tax relief, education, and long-term care.
This guide highlights key benefits, healthcare services, and organizations available in Mississippi so veterans can easily access assistance with education, housing, employment, healthcare, and community support.
Mississippi offers a full property tax exemption for 100% permanently and totally disabled veterans on their primary residence, including certain surviving spouses.
Source:
https://www.dor.ms.gov/property/Pages/Homestead-Exemption.aspx
Mississippi provides education and support programs for veterans and their families, including assistance for dependents of disabled veterans.
Source:
https://www.msva.ms.gov
Veterans receive preference in Mississippi state hiring, helping improve access to public sector employment.
Source:
https://www.mspb.ms.gov
Veterans can add a “Veteran” designation to their Mississippi driver license or ID.
Source:
https://www.driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov
Provides assistance with VA claims, benefits navigation, and access to veteran programs.
Source:
https://www.msva.ms.gov
Understanding how your VA disability rating impacts your benefits is especially important in Mississippi, where state-level tax benefits provide strong relief at higher disability ratings.
Veterans with a 100% service-connected disability rating receive the highest level of support.
In Mississippi, 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
• Access to additional state-level support programs
Mississippi is considered a tax-friendly state for 100% 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 at this level.
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.
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 a Mississippi Veterans Service Officer can help ensure you’re receiving every benefit you’ve earned and assist with increasing your rating if your condition has worsened.
Mississippi veterans have access to a strong VA healthcare network.
• G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center – Jackson, MS
• Biloxi VA Medical Center – Biloxi, MS
These facilities provide primary care, specialty care, mental health services, rehabilitation, and long-term care.
Clinics are located throughout Mississippi, including Hattiesburg, Meridian, and Tupelo.
Provide confidential counseling and transition support.
VA Facility Locator
https://www.va.gov/find-locations/
Mississippi veterans can receive assistance from Veterans Service Officers located throughout the state, who help:
• File VA disability claims
• Access federal and state benefits
• Obtain military service records
• Connect with local resources
Mississippi operates veterans homes providing long-term care services.
• Mississippi State Veterans Home – Collins, MS
• Mississippi State Veterans Home – Oxford, MS
• Mississippi State Veterans Home – Kosciusko, MS
Source:
https://www.msva.ms.gov
Veterans can access housing support through VA programs such as HUD-VASH, along with nonprofit programs across the state.
Source:
https://www.va.gov/homeless/
Provides advocacy and support services for veterans.
(Example regional organization—confirm local listing if you want to swap for a stronger known org)
Builds specially adapted homes for severely injured veterans.
Provides financial and housing assistance to veterans and military families.
https://operationhomefront.org
Provides training and counseling.
Provides mentorship and support.
Federal certification for veteran-owned businesses.
https://www.va.gov/osdbu/entrepreneurs/
Mississippi hosts:
• Veteran job fairs
• Stand Down events
• Resource fairs
• Networking groups
Contact a Veterans Service Officer
Visit a VA facility
Explore Mississippi Veterans Affairs Board programs
Connect with nonprofit organizations
Mississippi Veterans Affairs Board
https://www.msva.ms.gov
Know a Mississippi veteran-owned business or nonprofit that should be featured?
Submit a nomination or tag them on the Veterans Intel Report Facebook page.
We highlight veteran-owned businesses every month as part of our Salute & Support Sunday series.
Last Updated: May 2026