Roanoke, Virginia veteran benefits: disability compensation, property tax exemption, license waivers, and how to apply locally.
Roanoke (population 100,011) is one of the larger metros in Virginia, and several local and statewide programs serve veterans here. Most VA-administered care for Roanoke is delivered through Salem VA Medical Center. This page lists verified benefits resources filtered to Roanoke, plus the broader Virginia guide for help that is available statewide.
Veterans in crisis: dial 988 then press 1, text 838255, or chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net (24/7).
Virginia veterans can combine major federal VA benefits with state help on taxes, education, employment, and claims support. If you need help now, start with Virginia Department of Veterans Services. Its accredited counselors help veterans and families apply for disability compensation, pension, appeals, and Virginia-specific benefits at no cost.
If you already know which federal benefit you need, you can also call the VA benefits hotline at 800-827-1000. For Virginia-based help finding the right office, call Virginia Department of Veterans Services at 1-804-786-0286.
Student Veterans of America (SVA) recognized chapters at colleges and universities in the Roanoke area.
SVA chapters provide peer support, advocacy, and connections to GI Bill, scholarship, and career resources.
Veterans Resource Center (VRC) and certifying-official support for GI Bill students at community and technical colleges in the Roanoke area.
Help with VA Form 22-1995, Yellow Ribbon, and credit-for-prior-learning evaluations.
American Legion Department of VA accredited service officer support for Roanoke-area veterans.
Service officers help draft VA claims, gather evidence, and represent veterans through the appeals process at no cost.
VA Regional Office and benefit-counselor lookup for veterans in Roanoke, VA.
Confirm in-person hours, schedule a claims appointment, or find your nearest VBA benefits office.
Accredited county Veterans Service Officer for Roanoke area veterans.
Free help filing VA disability, pension, dependency, and burial benefit claims. Walk-in and appointment hours vary by office; call before visiting.
These Virginia programs are not based in Roanoke but accept residents.
If a Virginia veteran disagrees with a VA decision, the official decision-review options are a Supplemental Claim, Higher-Level Review, or Board Appeal.
Free representation is available through accredited VSOs.
Monthly VA pension for wartime Virginia veterans 65+ or permanently disabled with limited income, plus Aid and Attendance for those who need help with daily activities.
Student Veterans of America (SVA) recognized chapters at colleges and universities in the Newport News area.
SVA chapters provide peer support, advocacy, and connections to GI Bill, scholarship, and career resources.
Veterans Resource Center (VRC) and certifying-official support for GI Bill students at community and technical colleges in the Newport News area.
Help with VA Form 22-1995, Yellow Ribbon, and credit-for-prior-learning evaluations.
VA Regional Office and benefit-counselor lookup for veterans in Newport News, VA.
Confirm in-person hours, schedule a claims appointment, or find your nearest VBA benefits office.
VA Regional Office and benefit-counselor lookup for veterans in Arlington, VA.
Confirm in-person hours, schedule a claims appointment, or find your nearest VBA benefits office.
Student Veterans of America (SVA) recognized chapters at colleges and universities in the Chesapeake 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 Chesapeake, VA.
Confirm in-person hours, schedule a claims appointment, or find your nearest VBA benefits office.
Start with the resources listed on this page, which are filtered to Roanoke and the surrounding Virginia area. If you do not see what you need, expand to the full Virginia benefits guide or call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 1-877-424-3838 for an immediate referral.
Veterans in Roanoke are typically served by Salem VA Medical Center. Call 1-877-222-8387 or visit VA.gov/find-locations to confirm the right campus, clinic hours, and what services are offered before you travel.
Most listed resources are free or low-cost for eligible veterans. Eligibility, copays, and waitlists vary by program, so confirm cost and required documents (DD-214, VA award letter, proof of residency) when you call.
