Yesterday I told you about this great group that I belong to
on Facebook, Veteran 2 Veteran Info. One
of the members had written a post about how he gets $2000 from the state of
Massachusetts just for being a 100% disabled veteran. Really?!!! Because I am always one to take
advantage of any types of benefits that are offered I immediately went to the
Georgia Department of Veteran’s Affairs website to see what they offered. I am only 10% but there are things there for
me as well. I have a list of things
below, however they are for the state of Georgia. I advise you to go to your State’s website
and see what else is offered. More
information on the services listed below can be found at veterans.georgia.gov.
State Homestead Tax
Exemptions
Abatement of State
Income Taxes
Ad Valorem Tax on
Vehicles
Business Certificate
of Exemption
Veterans’ Driver’s
Licenses - A veteran is entitled to a free veteran’s driver’s license if
he/she
meets the Georgia residency requirement, and if the veteran
has a discharge under honorable conditions from the armed forces of the United
States for service during a recognized period of war or conflict.
National Guard
Driver’s Licenses - Any member of the Georgia National Guard or Reserve who
is in good standing and has completed at least one year of satisfactory service
is eligible for a free National Guard Driver’s License.
Personal Identification
Cards/Veterans’ ID Cards - A veteran who meets the eligibility and
residence requirements for a free veteran’s driver’s license and still cannot
obtain one may be eligible for a free veteran’s ID card.
License Plates - Commemorative
Service License Plates - Anyone who served during active military combat is
eligible for a free commemorative service license plate if he/she is Georgia
resident on active duty or a veteran with a discharge from
the armed forces of the United States under honorable conditions.
Disabled Veterans’
License Plates - A veteran is eligible for a free disabled veteran’s
license plate ifhe/she is a Georgia resident, has qualifying service in the
armed forces of the United States, and meets the disability requirements.
Employment Preference
A 5-point credit is extended to war veterans employed by the
State of Georgia. A 10-point credit is extended to veterans employed by the
State of Georgia with a VA service connected disability of 10 percent or more.
Handicapped Parking
If a disabled veteran’s license plate from Georgia, or any
other state, is properly displayed on the veteran’s vehicle, the veteran is authorized
to park in parking areas designated for the handicapped without obtaining
special handicapped parking area permits.
Free Hunting and
Fishing Licenses
State Park Entrance
Fee Reduction
Vital Statistics - Veterans,
dependents, or veterans’ organizations, may obtain copies of marriage, divorce,
birth, and death documents without charge through GDVS, provided the copies are
to be used for establishing disability or death claims, and the request is in
writing.
Veterans Education
& Training - The Veterans Education & Training Division of the
Georgia
Department of Veterans Service is designated as the State Approving
Agency to administer VA On-the-Job Training (OJT) and Apprenticeship Training
Programs for the state of Georgia.
State War Veterans
Homes
State Veterans
Memorial Cemeteries
I would also recommend you check the websites of special attractions
and businesses in your area. Home Depot
and Lowe’s offer a 10% discount to veterans.
I’ve found that Lowe’s requires you to be service connected but Home
Depot just needs proof you’re a veteran.
In Georgia, you get into the Atlanta Zoo for free, get a 10%
discount at Sky View, and you get 20% off at the Georgia Aquarium. It’s worth doing a little research because
there are tons of businesses that want to thank you for your service, by giving
you a discount.
As always, thank you for your support.
TTYL- Be blessed.
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