1. Florida Veterans Receive Additional Pay Increase in 2025
On top of the federal 2.5% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA), Florida veterans are eligible for additional state-specific benefits in 2025. Thanks to recent Florida legislation, veterans with service-connected disability ratings of 10% or higher may qualify for supplemental state benefits. These enhanced VA compensation rates take effect on December 1, 2024, with Florida's additional benefits being retroactive to January 1, 2025. Plus, remember that Florida has no state income tax on your veteran benefits!