Michigan law
Veterans Legal Services Laws in Michigan.
Veterans benefits are predominantly federal, administered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. VA disability compensation, pension, education benefits (GI Bill), and health care are federally governed. Michigan supplements federal benefits with a state Veterans Trust Fund, property tax exemption for 100% disabled veterans, and the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) which coordinates state-level services. VA claims are handled through regional offices; Michigan's RO is in Detroit.
Last verified: 2026-04-17
State law
Key Michigan Statutes
Monthly compensation for service-connected disabilities, rated 10–100%. No income limit. Surviving spouses may receive Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC).
Veterans with 100% service-connected disability (or individually unemployable) are exempt from property tax on their principal residence. Must file an affidavit with the local assessor annually.
Emergency grants for Michigan veterans and their families facing financial crisis (utilities, rent, medical). Administered through county veterans counselors.
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