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Veterans Legal Services Laws in New Hampshire.

Veterans benefits are predominantly federal, administered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. New Hampshire supplements federal benefits through the NH State Veterans Council and associated programs. The VA Manchester Healthcare System is the principal VA facility in New Hampshire. New Hampshire offers a property-tax credit/exemption for veterans, with enhanced amounts for disabled veterans.

Last verified: 2026-04-17

State law

Key New Hampshire Statutes

Federal VA Disability Compensation38 U.S.C. § 1110 et seq.

Monthly compensation for service-connected disabilities, rated 10–100%. No income limit.

Veterans Property Tax CreditRSA 72:28 (optional veterans tax credit)

Cities and towns may offer a veterans tax credit of $51 to $750 per year (optional amount per local vote). Enhanced credits are available for totally and permanently disabled service-connected veterans under RSA 72:35 ($700 minimum, local vote may increase).

New Hampshire State Veterans CouncilRSA Chapter 115

Administers New Hampshire Veterans Home (Tilton), state veterans' cemetery (Boscawen), and a network of Veterans Service Officers who assist with federal VA claims.

State law

Official Sources

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