Louisiana National guardsmen suffering a permanent and total disability while on federal or state active duty on or after September 11, 2001, or the beneficiary of record of those killed in action may qualify for a $250,000 death or $100,000 disability benefit from the State of Louisiana. Certain restrictions apply.
For more information, please contact the LDVA directly at:
Vanessa Melancon
Veterans Assistance Counselor III
Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs
(337) 828-5047
vanessa.melancon@la.gov