What additional benefits will I receive if I am rated 100% disabled?

If you are rated 100% disabled by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), you are eligible for additional benefits in New Jersey. One benefit you’ll receive is a tax exemption from certain taxes. The exemption is based on the percentage of your disability, meaning you’ll be exempted from the entire tax if you’re rated 100%. This exemption applies to both federal and state taxes. Another benefit you’ll receive is a tuition waiver to an eligible college or university. This waiver covers the entire cost of tuition, without any limit for you to pay out of pocket. The waiver can be used for undergraduate, graduate, and doctorate programs. If you are rated 100% disabled, you’ll also be eligible for priority housing. This could be low-income housing, group homes, or subsidized housing. This additional benefit may be available to you if you are living in an area with high rent costs. Additionally, you could receive free medical care at VA medical centers. This includes prescribed medications, tests, surgery, and other medical necessities. Some additional programs are available to help you with transportation costs associated with receiving medical care. Lastly, you’ll receive a larger pension from the VA. This pension is based on a percentage of the total disability rating. With a 100% rating, you’ll receive the highest amount of pension available, which is still greater than the pension for veterans with lower ratings.

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