Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs

We connect you with the benefits you earned.

VA Mission Act

“Under the MISSION Act, the VA has strengthened its ability to deliver eligible veterans the right care, at the right time, and at the right place. Through state-of-the-art facilities, cutting-edge technology, and increased clinician recruiting and retention incentives, VA continues to enhance its coordinated care system through high-quality VA...

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Volunteer Spotlight: North Shore Honor Guard

SLIDELL, La. – “Duty, Honor, Country” — those three hallowed words reverently dictate what you ought to be, what you can be, what you will be. They are your rallying point to build courage when courage seems to fail, to regain faith when there seems to be little cause for faith,...

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Veteran Spotlight: U.S. Army Korean War Veteran Sammy Dowden

JENNINGS, La. – “A true hero isn’t measured by the size of his strength, but by the strength of his heart.” – Zeus Sammy Lane Dowden, affectionately known as “Candy Man,” is not your average hero. The strength of his heart beats loudly and lovingly throughout the halls of...

You could be eligible for emergency financial assistance through LDVA.

The Military Family Assistance Fund awarded $350,000 to assist 171,000 veterans and their families affected by flooding in 2016. The fund provides support for a variety of financial hardships when certain criteria apply.

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Are you experiencing a crisis?

The Veterans Crisis Line is here to support you.

Veterans and their loved ones can call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1, chat online, or send a text message to 838255 to receive confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

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We care for our elder veterans in VA homes across the state.

Our state-of-the-art facilities provide specialized services for veterans, their spouses, and Gold Star parents in five locations across the state, including Jackson, Bossier City, Monroe, Reserve, and Jennings.

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We honor veterans and their families with dedicated burial honors.

LDVA operates four Veteran Cemeteries across the state, offering a variety of burial options for veterans, spouses, and dependent children. We are proud to honor our service members and their families with beautiful, spacious grounds and a variety of burial benefits.

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