U.S. Virgin Islands Veterans services
The Virgin Islands Office of Veterans Affairs is the official territory entry point for Veterans services, local program information, and claims-assistance referrals.
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U.S. Virgin Islands Veteran Benefits
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Burial Benefits for USVI Veterans, Service Members and their Dependents
Burial Benefits for USVI Veterans, Service Members and their Dependents: Eligible service members, Veterans, and their family members can be buried in USVI cemeteries in spaces specifically reserved for Veterans and their families. These burials are offered free of charge. Service members and Veterans must have been residents of the USVI at the time of death and must have entered the U.S.…
Tax Assessors Office
Tax Assessors Office: St. Croix 1131 King Street, Suite 101 Christiansted, St. Croix Virgin Islands 00820 Phone: 340-773-6449 St. Thomas / St. John 5049 Kongens Gade St. Thomas, Virgin Islands 00802 Phone: 340-774-2991 USVI Veteran Homestead Tax Credit Application USVI Property Tax Division FormsUSVI Tax Assessor Citizen Access PortalUSVI Veterans Benefits Summary Learn more about USVI Veterans Property Tax Credit and Exemption
Travel outside of the VA Caribbean Healthcare Network
Travel outside of the VA Caribbean Healthcare Network: USVI Veterans traveling outside of the VA Caribbean Healthcare Network are authorized to be reimbursed by the Office of Veterans Affairs for no more than $250 for no more than three trips per fiscal year under the following circumstances: Veteran must be receiving care at a VA Hospital or VA Medical Center (care at a CBOC does not qualify) Reimbursement for travel must be pre-approved by the Director of the USVI Office…
Travel within the VA Caribbean Healthcare Network
Travel within the VA Caribbean Healthcare Network: USVI Veterans traveling to the closest VA medical facility for medical appointments are eligible for 100% reimbursement of flight arrangements. Veterans must meet the following criteria: Appointments must be initiated by the VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) orauthorized by the Director of the USVI Office of Veterans Affairs on an emergency basis before travel Veteran must provide their appointment slip from the l…
U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) Military and Veterans Benefits
U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) Military and Veterans Benefits: USVI offers special benefits for service members, Veterans and their families including discounted home and land loans for Veterans, Veterans’ employment preference, reimbursement for burial expenses, Veteran tuition assistance and free license plates. Eligibility for some benefits may depend on residency, military component and Veteran disability status.…
University of the Virgin Islands, Center for Excellence in Leadership and Learning (UVI CELL)
University of the Virgin Islands, Center for Excellence in Leadership and Learning (UVI CELL): UVI CELL offers in-person and online courses covering a wide variety of topics ranging from cake decorating to computer science. All UVI CELL courses are offered free to Veterans. Veterans can use the Veterans Voucher Request to sign up for courses (new users will be required to create an account).…
USVI Administrative Leave of Absence for Military Duty
USVI Administrative Leave of Absence for Military Duty: A territory employee who is drafted into the U.S. Armed Forces or a reserve component service member called to active duty for an extended period is eligible for an administrative leave of absence. The employee’s rights to re-employment are governed by the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act.…
USVI Department of Labor Veteran Services
USVI Department of Labor Veteran Services: The USVI Department of Labor offers priority of service to Veterans, eligible spouses and family care givers seeking employment and training opportunities. Those eligible receive first access to job listings and all qualified Department of Labor funded job training programs, including Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act programs.…
USVI Funeral Leave for Veterans
USVI Funeral Leave for Veterans: Territorial employees who are Veterans can receive four hours, (in any one day), with pay to serve as a pallbearer, in a ceremonial firing squad or a guard of honor in a funeral ceremony for a member of the U.S. Armed Forces whose remains are returned from outside the U.S. for burial in the USVI.USVI Code, Title 3, Chapter 25, Subchapter IV, Section 585 Learn more about USVI Funeral Leave for Veterans
USVI Gold Star Family Specialty License Plates
USVI Gold Star Family Specialty License Plates: Immediate family members of a service member killed in the line of duty while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces are eligible for the USVI Gold Star license plate. Gold Star Families are authorized two plates per family. Plates will be issued in the following order: Father Mother Child (eldest to youngest) For more information or assistance, please contact the USVI Office of Veterans Affairs. USVI Office of Veteran Affairs St.…
USVI Government Employment Veterans’ Hiring Preference
USVI Government Employment Veterans’ Hiring Preference: Veterans, their spouse or surviving spouse can receive Veterans’ Preference Credit when applying for USVI government employment. Credit is given by adding points to passing civil service examinations scores. Who is eligible for USVI Government Employment Veterans’ Hiring Preference? The following individuals are eligible for 10 points Veterans’ Preference Credit: Veteran who served on active duty in the U.S.…
USVI In-Territory Tuition
USVI In-Territory Tuition: The following nonresident students are charged the in-territory rate for tuition and fees purposes: Veterans using VA educational assistance who live in the USVI while attending the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI), regardless of their state of residence;…
USVI National Guard Compensation and Benefits due to Injury, Illness, Disability and Death
USVI National Guard Compensation and Benefits due to Injury, Illness, Disability and Death: USVI National Guard Service members who are injured, become ill, disabled or die in the line of duty are eligible for compensation and benefits provided under USVI Workers’ Compensation laws, USVI Code Title 24, Chapter 11. Learn more about USVI National Guard Medical Coverage for Injury, Illness and Death Benefits incurred while on Territorial Active Duty
USVI National Guard Scholarship Fund
USVI National Guard Scholarship Fund: Children of a USVI National Guard Service members who die or become disabled in the line of duty while serving on territorial active duty are eligible for an educational grant to attend the University of the Virgin Islands. Grants are offered to pay for matriculation fees and tuition and not to exceed four years.…
USVI Office of Veterans Affairs
USVI Office of Veterans Affairs: The USVI Office of Veterans Affairs helps Veterans and their families by advocating on their behalf and ensuring they receive the benefits and services they are entitled to. USVI Office of Veterans Affairs Contact Information USVI Office of Veteran Affairs St. Thomas: 340-774-8387 St. Croix: 340-773-8387 Email: info_va@va.vi.gov Learn more about the USVI Office of Veterans Affairs Territory Benefit Highlights and Eligibility
USVI Taxes on Military Disability Retirement Pay
USVI Taxes on Military Disability Retirement Pay: Military disability retirement pay received as a pension, annuity or similar allowance for personal injury or sickness resulting from active service in the U.S. Armed Forces should not be included in taxable income.…
USVI Taxes on Military Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP), and Retired Serviceman’s Family Protection Plan (RSFPP) Annuities
USVI Taxes on Military Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP), and Retired Serviceman’s Family Protection Plan (RSFPP) Annuities: Survivor annuities are taxed as income in the USVI. Learn more about USVI Taxes on Military Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP), and Retired Serviceman’s Family Protection Plan (RSFPP) Annuities
USVI Taxes on U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Disability Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC)
USVI Taxes on U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Disability Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC): DIC is a tax-free monetary benefit paid to eligible survivors of service members who died in the line of duty or eligible survivors of Veterans whose death resulted from a service-connected injury or disease. Learn more about USVI Taxes on U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Disability Dependency and Indemnity Compensation
USVI Taxi Medallions only Available to Veterans
USVI Taxi Medallions only Available to Veterans: Veterans may participate in the Annual Veteran Taxi Medallion Auction held in December. This auction is only open to resident Veterans. Veterans must comply with the following: Served on active duty in the U.S.…
USVI Veteran Specialty License Plates
USVI Veteran Specialty License Plates: The USVI Bureau of Motor Vehicles offers three distinctive license plates to honor the serviceand sacrifice of Veterans and their families. These license plates are offered free of charge, (applicants must still pay for the registration process). To apply for a Veteran license plate, applicants must first register with the USVI Office of Veterans Affairs. Veterans can only have two sets of Veteran license plates at any one time.…
USVI Veterans Disabled Specialty License Plates
USVI Veterans Disabled Specialty License Plates: Veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces and received a discharge other than dishonorable and have a total and permanent service-connected disability rating from the VA are eligible for the USVI Veterans Disabled license plate. Veterans will be required to provide a copy of their VA Benefit Summary Letter as proof of eligibility.USVI Office of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Disabled License Plates Press Release
USVI Veterans Medical Travel Reimbursements
USVI Veterans Medical Travel Reimbursements: The USVI Office of Veterans Affairs will provide travel assistance to eligible Veterans to attend medical appointments up to three times per fiscal year.
USVI Veterans Property Tax Credit and Exemption
USVI Veterans Property Tax Credit and Exemption: USVI offers a property tax credit for Veterans and a property tax exemption for certain disabled Veterans. To be eligible for a property tax credit, the applicant must be the property owners as of January 1, of the taxable year. The deadline to apply for the tax credits is before March 1 of the year when the tax credit is requested.…
Veteran Tax Credit
Veteran Tax Credit: The following USVI residents are eligible for a $650 tax credit: Veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces and received a discharge other than dishonorable USVI National Guard Service members who: Served 20 or more years in the USVI National Guard and received a discharge other than dishonorable Served in the USVI National Guard and was deployed for 30 or more days in a combat zone Surviving spouse of an eligible Veteran Served 20 or mo…
Veteran Tuition Waiver for the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI)
Veteran Tuition Waiver for the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI): USVI Resident Veterans are eligible for a tuition waiver at the University of the Virgin Islands while pursuing bachelor through doctoral degrees, or certificate courses up to a maximum of 128 lifetime semester hours.…
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