The Department of Veterans Affairs State of Utah benefits for Veterans

1. State of Utah
Veterans Benefits
http://veterans.utah.gov/
The benefits listed in this power
point presentation are specific to
the State of Utah, and are
generally administered though
The Utah Department of Veteran
Affairs.

2. OUR MISSION
Veteran's Advocacy
“We are the state agency that assists
former and present members of the U.S.
Armed Forces and their dependents in
preparing claims for and securing such
compensation, hospitalization,
educations and vocational training, and
other benefits or privileges to which they
may be entitled under federal or state
law or regulation by reason of their
service in the military.”
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3. For over 31 years we have been
dedicated to helping Utah Veterans get
the services, benefits and quality of life
they deserve. With over 153,508
veterans living in our state, they rely on
us to not only understand their lives, but
to help them get a better quality of life.
We do everything we can to show our
American Heroes the same amount of
respect, empathy, gratitude and service
that they have shown us.
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4. State Benefits
(Here are just a few)
 Purple Heart Tuition Waiver
 Purple Heart Fee Exemption
 Scott B Lundell Tuition Waiver
for Military Members’ Surviving
Dependents
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5. Disabled Veteran
Property Tax Abatement
A Utah permanent place-of-residence
property tax exemption equivalent to the
military service-connected disability rating
percentage is provided for disabled
veterans or for their un remarried widows or
minor orphans. Veteran’s disability rating
must be at least 10%.
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6. Veterans License Plates
Utah veteran’s license plates may be
purchased from any DMV for an initial
$25.00 contribution to the Utah State
Department of Veterans Affairs plus a
$10.00 plate transfer fee, in addition to
normal vehicle registration and property
tax fees. There will also be a yearly
$15.00 renewal fee. Proceeds from the
sale and renewal of these plates help
fund veteran programs within the state
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7. State Benefits
(Continued)
Veteran status can now be
marked on driver's licenses
Veterans can have their license designation made
when it's time to renew their license or can
pay a $25 fee to have it done early.
The individual must provide verification that they have
been honorably discharged from the United States military
or are currently in the military. (DD214 or report of
separation Document.)
www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records 7

8. State Benefits
(Continued)
For a complete list of state benefits
and associated criteria go to:
http://veterans.utah.gov/homepage/stateB
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9. Utah Veterans Cemetery &
Memorial Park
We also offer burial services with military
honors at our
Utah Veterans Cemetery & Memorial Park .
At the Utah Department of Veterans
Affairs we care about providing Utah
Veterans and their families with services
and benefits for a better life.
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10. Veteran Nursing Homes
Utah State Nursing Homes located in
Ogden and Salt Lake City. Under
Construction: Ivins and Payson.
At our nursing homes we provide a home
with specialized care, compassion and
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11. Veteran Service
Organizations
UDVA DAV VFW VBA AL
Military Order of
the Purple Heart
1-801 326 2471
Employer Support
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12. We hope this presentation has assisted you and
provided all the information you need.
We encourage you to register with us at
veterans.utah.gov this allows us to keep you informed
on benefit changes.
We are located at:
550 Foothill Drive, Suite 202
Salt Lake City, Utah 84113
1-800-894-8497
Email: veterans@utah.gov

13. Questions?
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