Pension Benefits for Paraplegic Veterans

Paraplegic veterans eligible for benefits will receive a pension from the State of $3,000 per year, payable in equal monthly installments. To qualify, veterans must provide evidence to the Pension Office demonstrating that they are paraplegic and fully disabled, with the disability being a direct result of service in the armed forces of the United States during a period of war.

Veterans Opportunity Credit

Employers who hire qualified veterans are eligible for a tax credit of 10 percent of the veteran’s wages, up to a maximum of $1,500, for the year the veteran is hired and for the two subsequent taxable years. A qualified veteran is someone who has served in a hostile environment, such as Iraq and Afghanistan.

Delaware Veterans Education Benefits

The State of Delaware offers educational benefits for children of deceased military service members, those held as prisoners of war, and those declared missing in action. Eligible applicants must be between 16 and 24 years old, residents of Delaware for at least three years prior to application, and attending an educational institution beyond high school. These benefits are administered by the Delaware Postsecondary Education Commission.

Education Benefits for Active Members of the Delaware National Guard

Active members of a federally recognized unit of the Delaware National Guard who meet satisfactory membership requirements are eligible for funding support for post-secondary education tuition and fees.

Special License Plates

Special License Plates are available through the DMV for various groups, including Former Prisoners of War, Purple Heart Recipients, Disabled Veterans, and more. These plates honor the service and sacrifices of our veterans and their families.

Disabled Veteran Combined Special License Plate

Veterans who honorably served or are currently serving, including members of the Delaware National Guard, and who have a motor vehicle registered in Delaware, receive a 50% discount on the annual fee for vehicle entrance to state parks and recreational areas.

Registration and Inspection of Motor Vehicles of Disabled Veterans

Disabled veterans eligible for adaptive equipment benefits are exempt from registration fees for one vehicle, which includes modifications like power steering, brakes, and seats to assist with mobility.

State Park Admission

Veterans who honorably served or are currently serving, including members of the Delaware National Guard, and who have a motor vehicle registered in Delaware, receive a 50% discount on the annual fee for vehicle entrance to state parks and recreational areas.

Hunting, Trapping and Fishing License

Active duty members stationed in Delaware and veterans with a disability rating of 60 percent or more can obtain a no-fee hunting, trapping, and fishing license.

State Employment

Veterans receive preference points for state employment, with ten points for disabled veterans and five points for other eligible veterans. These points can also be claimed by their unmarried widows, widowers, or spouses.

License and Permits for Military Spouses

Professional Regulations will issue a six-month temporary occupational license to military spouses relocating to Delaware, allowing them to work while awaiting endorsement or reciprocity.

Delaware Veterans Home

Located in Milford, Delaware, the home is a 150-bed long-term care facility providing skilled nursing services and a special needs unit for those suffering from dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease.

Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery

Veterans, their spouses, and dependent children are eligible for interment at either of the two State Veterans Cemeteries, located in Bear and Millsboro, Delaware.

Notary Service for Veterans

The Office of Veteran’s Services offers free notary services for veterans, their dependents, and families. – at headquarters.

Copy of Death Certificate

The State Registrar provides a certified copy of a veteran’s death certificate at no charge to the next of kin for the settlement of the veteran’s affairs.