U.S. Virgin Islands veteran benefits
Veteran Compass lists 11 U.S. Virgin Islands programs for veterans and their families. Each one links to the official government page, because rules, amounts and deadlines change. This is a guide to what is worth looking into, not a decision about whether you qualify. Federal VA benefits, such as health care, disability compensation and the GI Bill, also apply in U.S. Virgin Islands; see the full directory or use the Benefit Finder.
Burial
Virgin Islands Veteran Burial Entitlements
Policy describes burial in Virgin Islands cemeteries with spaces for veterans, for eligible veterans and eligible family members including a spouse and minor child.
Who it may help: Eligible veterans were Virgin Islands domiciliaries who entered service there, discharged under other-than-dishonorable conditions with required service completed, with some reserve and Guard categories. Policy letter dated 2020 does not describe an application process. Check the official page for current rules.
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Education
UVI CELL Veteran Tuition Waiver (Virgin Islands)
Veterans who meet the territorial law may receive a tuition waiver for classes at the University of the Virgin Islands Center for Excellence in Leadership and Learning, certified by the Office of Veterans Affairs.
Who it may help: Veteran who served in the U.S. Armed Forces and was released under other than dishonorable conditions, has not previously received a waiver for the same classes, and is not entitled to have tuition paid by federal veterans education funds. The Office of Veterans Affairs confirms eligibility from documents on file and the Director must sign. The form is dated November 2024. Check the official page for current rules.
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Employment
Veterans Taxi Medallion Auction (Virgin Islands)
Virgin Islands veterans can bid in an auction for taxi medallions held every December under Office of Veterans Affairs policy.
Who it may help: Open only to Virgin Islands veterans living on the auction island and approved as buyers. The application goes through the Taxicab Commission and the Office of Veterans Affairs; the letter says medallions cannot be transferred for three years. Confirm the current schedule. Check the official page for current rules.
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Virgin Islands Civil Service Exam Veterans Preference
A summary of local benefits says veterans receive extra points on local civil service exams, more for disabled veterans, and that the spouse of a disabled veteran receives the same benefit.
Who it may help: The page does not name the administering agency. Confirm with the Office of Veterans Affairs. Check the official page for current rules.
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Financial
U.S. Virgin Islands Veteran Homestead Property Tax Benefit
The Tax Assessor's homestead application lists a veteran credit for property owners who are veterans or widow(er)s of veterans of the U.S. Armed Services.
Who it may help: The application requires the owner to occupy the property as principal residence, be a permanent Virgin Islands resident on January 1, file by March 1, and attach a DD-214. Only one other credit may be chosen. Additional requirements apply; confirm with the Office of Veterans Affairs or the Tax Assessor. Check the official page for current rules.
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U.S. Virgin Islands Property Tax Exemption for Disabled Veterans
The Office of Veterans Affairs summary of local benefits says veterans with a service-related VA rating providing compensation for permanent and total disability are exempt from real property taxes on their homestead.
Who it may help: Applies to veterans with a VA service-related rating for permanent and total disability, for their homestead. Confirm the process with the Office of Veterans Affairs and the Tax Assessor. Check the official page for current rules.
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Healthcare
Virgin Islands Veterans Medical Travel Reimbursement
The Office of Veterans Affairs reimburses airfare for Virgin Islands veterans traveling to VA medical care, with different rules inside and outside the VA Caribbean network.
Who it may help: Veterans must meet the policy's referral, pre-approval and documentation rules; travel outside the network needs prior approval from the Director and is limited by available funds. Revised policy dated 2022. Check the official page for current rules.
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Housing
Housing Finance Authority Land Loan for Veterans (Virgin Islands)
The Housing Finance Authority offers loans to buy land for eligible Virgin Islands veterans certified by the Office of Veterans Affairs. A commitment is issued only when funds for land-purchase loans are available.
Who it may help: Veteran of the U.S. Armed Services certified and deemed eligible by the Office of Veterans Affairs, with a signed Housing Finance Authority eligibility form. The page does not list further criteria. Policy letter dated 2020. Check the official page for current rules.
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Transportation
U.S. Virgin Islands Veteran and Gold Star License Plates
The Office of Veterans Affairs policy provides veteran plates and Gold Star family plates at no cost from that office; the Bureau of Motor Vehicles sets the registration fee.
Who it may help: Veterans must be verified by the Office of Veterans Affairs and be registered owners or lessees of a passenger vehicle registered with the Bureau of Motor Vehicles; Gold Star families are also covered. The office must issue a vehicle registration eligibility form first. The policy sets limits on plate sets. Policy letter dated 2020. Check the official page for current rules.
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U.S. Virgin Islands Disabled Veteran License Plates
Eligible disabled veterans can receive disabled veteran plates from the Office of Veterans Affairs, using a VA Benefit Summary Letter as proof.
Who it may help: The page says the veteran must show a VA Benefit Summary Letter identifying a permanent or total and permanent disability related to service. It explains the letter can be requested through a VA.gov account or the VA phone line, and the Office of Veterans Affairs district offices can help. The 2023 notice is the source. Check the official page for current rules.
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Veteran Designation on U.S. Virgin Islands Driver's License
Eligible veterans can have the word Veteran shown on a Virgin Islands driver's license, with documentation from the Office of Veterans Affairs and an appointment at the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. The page says there is no charge to change the license.
Who it may help: The page says eligible veterans qualify but does not list criteria; eligibility documentation comes from the Office of Veterans Affairs. Notice dates from 2023, so confirm current steps. Check the official page for current rules.
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