This bill aims to amend the definition of "disabled veteran taxpayer" within the West Virginia Property Tax Adjustment Act. The revised definition specifies that a "disabled veteran taxpayer" is a person honorably discharged from any branch of the armed services of the United States who has been rated as having a 90% or greater service-connected disability by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, or who meets the eligibility requirements for individual unemployability due to a service-related injury sustained since September 11, 2001. The previous definition, which referred to individuals considered at least ninety percent totally and permanently disabled due solely to service-connected disabilities, has been deleted.

The bill's changes are intended to provide clarity and ensure that the definition aligns with current standards set by the Department of Veterans Affairs. By updating the language, the bill seeks to better serve disabled veterans in West Virginia by clearly defining their eligibility for property tax adjustments.

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Introduced Version: 11-13MM-2