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Serving those who served!
At the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, we serve all generations of veterans with dignity and respect while striving to provide the highest quality programs and services alongside our federal, state and local partners to make Louisiana a veteran-friendly state.
Connecting you with the benefits you've earned.
More than
84 Locations
across the state to serve you
Upcoming Events
Parish Pulse
Washington Parish Economic FoundationAVA Boots, Brews and Bros
The McElligott Club at Cajon FieldNational Day of Service & Remembrance
Southwest Louisiana Veterans CemetaryLDVA works diligently on behalf of our veterans.
Compensation and pension delivered to veterans in FY ‘23 with the help of LDVA’s veterans assistance counselors.
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Veterans being served through LDVA across the state of Louisiana.
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Sought and returned to veterans through the LDVA’s Appeals Office after appealing federal VA decisions in FY ‘24.
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Veterans and veteran dependents being served by navigators on public and private college & university campuses across Louisiana.
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Veterans, veteran spouses and Gold Star parents residing at our five veterans homes.
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Veteran dependents currently receiving Title 29 state education benefits.
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Leadership
Charlton J. Meginley, Col (Ret), USAF
Secretary, LDVA
Dr. Jerome L. Buller, COL (USA Retired)
Deputy Secretary, LDVA
John C. Phillips,
LCDR, USN (Ret.)
LCDR, USN (Ret.)
Undersecretary, LDVA