State and Federal Benefits by Rating for Disabled Veterans

All applications require your benefit summary letter attached to verify your disability rating. 

You can obtain a benefit summary letter by:

• Calling the Federal VA at 1-800-827-1000. When prompted state “benefit summary letter” and request the letter be faxed and/or mailed directly to you. The benefit summary letter is generated the same day you call and is usually received in the mail within 10 days.

• Printing from the web- visit va.gov  

  • Scroll down to Records and Download your benefit letters and sign in or create an account.

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• 10 point Veteran preference in Federal hiring
• Use of commissaries, exchanges, and MWR, in-person and online 
• America the Beautiful National Parks and Recreational and Pass America the Beautiful Application
• Oregon State Parks Pass Oregon State Parks Pass
• State of Oregon Disabled License Plate Oregon DMV Disabled Veteran Plate Application
• Free parking Portland International Airport Portland International Airport Parking
• VADIP Dental Insurance – (purchased dental care) Must be enrolled in VA Healthcare to apply VA Dental Insurance Program
• VA Healthcare – no cost healthcare and Rx for service connected disabilities only
• VA Life (https://www.va.gov/life-insurance)

10-20% All of the above and:

• Veterans Readiness and Employment – 10% serious employment, 20% employment handicap (Veterans Readiness and Employment)
• Enrollment in VA Healthcare – must apply, will treat for all conditions
• VA Home Loan – Funding Fee Waived VA Home Loan
• Burial and Plot Allowance VA National Cemetery Burial and Plot Allowance

30%  All of the above and:

• Oregon Combination and Shellfish License Application for Resident Disabled Veteran Combination and Shellfish License
• Travel Reimbursement to VA and Community Care Appointments – must submit claims within 30 days of scheduled appointments.
  • Beneficiary Travel Self Service System (BTSSS) , or
  • VA Form 10-3542 should be faxed to 503-273-5046 or mailed to P5-VTP/BT  3710 SW US Veterans Hospital Rd Portland, OR 97239.
• Additional compensation for eligible dependents 

40%   All of the above and:

• Oregon Property Tax Exemption (must have DD214 and Benefit Summary Letter dated within 6 months). Apply at the Tax Assessor’s office inside the County Annex Building at 66 SE D Street in Madras.  Oregon Property Tax Exemption

50% All of the above and:

• Concurrent receipt of military retired pay
• VA Healthcare – No co-pays or prescription costs

70% - 90%  All of the above and:

• Oregon Disabled Hunting and Fishing Permit Oregon Disabled Hunting and Fishing Permit
• Oregon Veterans Home -  No cost to stay if you need skilled nursing

100%  All of the above and:

• Military ID /Commissary Card.  To schedule an appointment go to: https://idco.dmdc.osd.mil/idco/
• TriMet Disabled Citizen’s Pass (Portland Area)
• VA Dental Coverage – through VA Dental Clinic or pre-authorized through CHOICE prior to treatment. 1-800-949-1004 ext. 55860
• Dependents may be eligible for full tuition waiver at any Oregon public university or community college (contact the college in question and inquire as to eligibility and possible benefits)
• Dependent Benefits (MUST be Permanent and Total)
  • CHAMP VA Medical Insurance for Dependents
  • Chapter 35 Educational Benefits