Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs

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Vietnam Veteran Grateful for LDVA’s Military Assistance Fund and New Lease on Life

BATON ROUGE, La. – “Jesus Take the Wheel” is not just the title of a popular country song, it is also the deep-seated belief that kept a determined Vietnam Veteran on the road to regaining his independence. Ivan Gaines volunteered to fight in the Vietnam War when he was...

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WWII veteran to graduate 68 years after leaving college

Military Times Story By: John Seewer/The Associated Press TOLEDO, Ohio — Like so many American troops returning home from World War II, Bob Barger started working a new job and going to college. Once he settled into his career and raising a family, finishing school was no longer a...

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14th Judicial District Veterans Court Program

14th Judicial District Veterans Court Program Graduation On Dec. 14, in front of a crowd of friends, families, and supporters, six Veterans testified about how this specialty court gave them a second chance at life. The 14th Judicial District Veterans Treatment Court Program Graduation, held at the Lake City...

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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