Veteran Benefits in Nebraska

Veteran Benefits & Resources

Veteran Benefits & Resources in Nebraska

Introduction

Nebraska is home to more than 110,000 military veterans and offers a strong network of support through state programs, VA healthcare systems, and local veteran service organizations. With a focus on tax relief, education, and community support, Nebraska provides a range of benefits for veterans and their families.

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

Key Veteran Benefits in Nebraska

Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption

Nebraska provides a property tax exemption for disabled veterans, with benefits based on disability rating and income eligibility. Veterans rated at 100% may qualify for a full exemption on their primary residence.

Source:
https://revenue.nebraska.gov/PAD/homestead-exemption

Nebraska Tuition Waiver Program

Provides tuition waivers for dependents of disabled veterans attending Nebraska public colleges and universities.

Source:
https://veterans.nebraska.gov

Veteran Employment Preference

Veterans receive preference in Nebraska state hiring, improving access to public sector employment.

Source:
https://das.nebraska.gov/personnel

Veteran Designation on Nebraska Driver License

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

Source:
https://dmv.nebraska.gov

Nebraska Department of Veterans’ Affairs

Provides assistance with VA claims, benefits navigation, and access to veteran programs.

Source:
https://veterans.nebraska.gov

VA Disability Benefits by Rating in Nebraska

Understanding how your VA disability rating impacts your benefits is especially important in Nebraska, where state-level property tax benefits are tied to disability rating and income eligibility.

100% Disabled Veterans

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

In Nebraska, this includes:

• Full Property Tax Exemption on your primary residence (subject to income eligibility)
• 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

Nebraska provides strong tax relief for qualifying veterans, particularly at the 100% disability level.

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 may apply depending on eligibility criteria.

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 services

These ratings provide important foundational support.

No matter your rating, working with a Nebraska 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.