St. Louis, Missouri veteran benefits: disability compensation, property tax exemption, license waivers, and how to apply locally.
St. Louis (population 301,578) is one of the larger metros in Missouri, and several local and statewide programs serve veterans here. Most VA-administered care for St. Louis is delivered through John Cochran VA Medical Center. This page lists verified benefits resources filtered to St. Louis, plus the broader Missouri guide for help that is available statewide.
Veterans in crisis: dial 988 then press 1, text 838255, or chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net (24/7).
Veterans in Missouri have access to a comprehensive array of federal and state benefits. With approximately 390,000 veterans calling Missouri home, the state has developed programs that complement federal VA benefits with state-specific advantages.
This guide covers every major benefit available to Missouri veterans, from VA disability compensation and pension to state tax exemptions, property tax benefits, and programs administered by the Missouri Veterans Commission.
Student Veterans of America (SVA) recognized chapters at colleges and universities in the St. Louis area. SVA chapters provide peer support, advocacy, and connections to GI Bill, scholarship, and career resources.
Accredited county Veterans Service Officer for St. Louis area veterans. Free help filing VA disability, pension, dependency, and burial benefit claims. Walk-in and appointment hours vary by office; call before visiting.
VA Regional Office and benefit-counselor lookup for veterans in St. Louis, MO. Confirm in-person hours, schedule a claims appointment, or find your nearest VBA benefits office.
Veterans Resource Center (VRC) and certifying-official support for GI Bill students at community and technical colleges in the St. Louis area. Help with VA Form 22-1995, Yellow Ribbon, and credit-for-prior-learning evaluations.
American Legion Department of MO accredited service officer support for St. Louis-area veterans. Service officers help draft VA claims, gather evidence, and represent veterans through the appeals process at no cost.
These Missouri programs are not based in St. Louis but accept residents.
American Legion Department of MO accredited service officer support for Lee's Summit-area veterans. Service officers help draft VA claims, gather evidence, and represent veterans through the appeals process at no cost.
Missouri state veterans affairs office providing benefits counseling, claims assistance, and connections to state veteran programs.
Student Veterans of America (SVA) recognized chapters at colleges and universities in the Independence area. SVA chapters provide peer support, advocacy, and connections to GI Bill, scholarship, and career resources.
Accredited county Veterans Service Officer for Springfield area veterans. Free help filing VA disability, pension, dependency, and burial benefit claims. Walk-in and appointment hours vary by office; call before visiting.
Veterans Resource Center (VRC) and certifying-official support for GI Bill students at community and technical colleges in the Springfield area. Help with VA Form 22-1995, Yellow Ribbon, and credit-for-prior-learning evaluations.
Student Veterans of America (SVA) recognized chapters at colleges and universities in the Lee's Summit area. SVA chapters provide peer support, advocacy, and connections to GI Bill, scholarship, and career resources.
VA Regional Office and benefit-counselor lookup for veterans in Columbia, MO. Confirm in-person hours, schedule a claims appointment, or find your nearest VBA benefits office.
Veterans Resource Center (VRC) and certifying-official support for GI Bill students at community and technical colleges in the Kansas City area. Help with VA Form 22-1995, Yellow Ribbon, and credit-for-prior-learning evaluations.
