Rhode Island law
Veterans Legal Services Laws in Rhode Island.
Veterans benefits are predominantly federal, administered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Rhode Island supplements federal benefits through the Office of Veterans Services, which operates the Rhode Island Veterans Home (Bristol), the Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery (Exeter), and a network of Veteran Service Officers. Rhode Island offers a property-tax exemption for qualifying veterans. Rhode Island hosts the U.S. Naval Station Newport and related defense installations.
Last verified: 2026-04-17
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Key Rhode Island Statutes
Monthly compensation for service-connected disabilities, rated 10–100%. No income limit.
Municipalities may grant a property-tax exemption to qualifying veterans. Amount varies by municipality. Additional exemptions for disabled veterans and Gold Star parents.
Administers the Rhode Island Veterans Home (Bristol), Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery (Exeter), and a network of Veteran Service Officers.
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