It’s the backbone of our mission—connecting veterans with the benefits they have earned in service to our country. Our federal VA-accredited veterans assistance counselors (VACs), all veterans themselves, staff 74 service offices throughout our state to fulfill the mission. They file claims to the federal VA on behalf of Louisiana veterans, free of charge, and educate veterans about state and federal benefits. In addition to our veterans assistance counselors, our appeals paralegals assist veterans with appeals pending before the federal VA’s Board of Veterans Appeals, including representation at hearings. If you would like to make an appointment with one of our veterans assistance counselors, you may use the locator to find the nearest service office, or call 225.219.5000 for assistance.
Our VACs are also able to assist with acquiring a veteran’s DD-214. For Louisiana National Guard (LANG) members, please contact Jackson Barracks in New Orleans at 504.278.8000 for assistance in acquiring an NGB-22.
State Benefits
Our vision is for Louisiana to be the most veteran-friendly state in the nation! We are committed to working with our state’s leaders, public and private, to create new opportunities for veterans and their families, making Louisiana a great place to call home.
There are many state benefits for Louisiana veterans and their families, including property tax exemption and Title 29 in-state tuition assistance. After reviewing the additional information on state benefits linked below, schedule an appointment with one of our veterans assistance counselors to get started.
Federal Benefits
Our team works with veterans to connect them with the benefits they have earned through their service from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Primarily, this work includes our veterans assistance counselors filing claims on behalf of veterans for compensation and pension. In addition, our VACs can assist veterans with their educational and burial benefits. After reviewing the additional information on federal benefits linked below, schedule an appointment with one of our veterans assistance counselors.
Louisiana Veterans
Honor Medal
The Louisiana Veterans Honor Medal is available to all eligible Louisiana veterans, and to the families of those killed in action. The medal is awarded with a blue ribbon for an honorable discharge; a purple ribbon for Purple Heart recipients; a black ribbon for Prisoners of War; and a yellow ribbon for those Killed in Action. To submit an application for the Louisiana Veterans Honor Medal, click the button below.
Military Family
Assistance Fund
The Military Family Assistance Fund provides financial assistance to eligible veterans and members of the Louisiana National Guard or Reserves in an amount up to $10,000 for a need-based claim in a 12-month period. The fund pays for housing, utilities, some medical services and other essential expenses creating a financial hardship for the veteran, LANG or Reserves service member. To submit an application or to make a donation, click the button below.