Do you need to apply for VA benefits? Contact our Service Program for assistance.
(UPDATED July 6, 2021) PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR OFFICE LOCATIONS AND STATUS OF OPERATIONS AT INDIVIDUAL OFFICES. The Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs Service and Benefits Program provides assistance to the men and women who served in the Uniformed Services of the United States, their dependents, and survivors in obtaining benefits from the U.S. Department Read More…
Are you an atomic era veteran? What you need to know.
Depending on when you served in the military, you may have been exposed to radiation. Learn more about what you can do if you were exposed here. VA: Exposure to Radiation Exposure U.S. Department of Justice: Radiation Exposure Compensation Act The Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (“the Act” or “RECA”), 42 U.S.C. § 2210 note (2012) established an Read More…
Are you a veteran of the Gulf War to Present? What you need to know.
Gulf War Veterans’ Illnesses Certain illnesses and diseases are “presumed” by VA to be related to your military service in designated areas of Southwest Asia and may entitle you to VA disability compensation benefits. For Gulf War Veterans, these presumptive diseases include: Medically unexplained illnesses (popularly called “Gulf War Syndrome”). Certain infectious diseases. Amyotrophic lateral Read More…
Are you a veteran of World War II or Korea? What you need to know.
VA Benefits for World War II and Korean War Veterans Benefits for World War II Veterans Exposed to Ionizing Radiation World War II era Veterans may qualify for health care and compensation benefits if you were exposed to ionizing radiation during military service. Health care services include an Ionizing Radiation Registry health exam and clinical Read More…
Copies of vital records, Diplomas for WWII and Korean War Veterans, Post 9/11 Survivor Benefit
Free Copy of Vital Records For purposes of a claim before the Federal Government, one copy of marriage licenses, and birth or death certificates, may be acquired free of charge from the appropriate source. Call the local office of the clerk of the Circuit Court (marriage and divorce) or the Bureau of Vital Statistics, 800.832.3277 Read More…
Title 38 U.S.C. section 101: Defining ‘Veteran’, How to request military records
Veteran Defined The general definition of veteran, as established in Title 38 U.S.C. section 101 is found below. See section 101 for the full definition. A person who served on full time active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces, other than active duty for training, and was discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable. An Read More…
State Park and Hunting/Fishing License Benefits
State Park Day-Use Area Admission Fee Waivers Day-Use Waiver for Active Duty Military / Maryland National Guard Any member of the Maryland National Guard and all active duty military personnel who display their active duty military identification card to the gate attendant at any Maryland State Park day-use area will have their day-use entrance service charge waived. Read More…
State Military Retirement Pay and Pension Tax Benefits
Retirement Pay and Pension Tax Deductions and Exclusions Military Retirement Pay Income Tax Deduction If you receive or the spouse of a military retiree receives military retirement income, you will be able to subtract up to $5,000, with an increase to the first $15,000 for individuals who are at least 55 years old on the Read More…
State Property Tax Exemption Benefits
Property Tax Exemption- Disabled Veterans and Surviving Spouses Armed Services veterans with a permanent and total service connected disability rated 100% by the Veterans Administration may receive a complete exemption from real property taxes on the dwelling house and surrounding yard. These veterans also may apply at any time and do not have to meet the Read More…
The following local jurisdictions have enacted laws providing for property tax exemptions. These exemptions may slightly different from the State of Maryland. Please note, this list may not be all inclusive as the MD Department of Veterans Affairs relies on outreach to learn of local ordinances and laws which may pertain to veterans. Tax changes Read More…
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