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2024-2026 Report

The Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs is pleased to present the 2024-2026 Report. This report highlights the agency’s accomplishments, programs, and initiatives in service to Louisiana’s veteran community. Click the link below to view the full report. 2024 – 2026 REPORT  

LDVA Shares VA National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report Findings

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BATON ROUGE, La. — The Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs (LDVA) is sharing key findings from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report, which analyzes Veteran suicide data from 2001–2023, the most recent year available. According to the report, 6,398 Veterans died by suicide in 2023, a slight […]

High School Students of 100% Disabled Veterans Eligible for GI Bill® Chapter 35 Benefits

Baton Rouge, La. — High school students who are dependents of veterans rated 100% disabled may be eligible to receive education benefits through the GI Bill® Chapter 35 – Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA) program, providing valuable financial support before they even begin college.   Under Chapter 35, eligible college students may receive up to 36 months of education […]

National veteran leadership meeting highlighting Louisiana’s commitment to serving veterans

Alexandria, La.  – The American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars are holding their Mid-Winter Conventions in Alexandria. As part of those conventions, national leadership from both organizations will meet with the Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs for discussions related to veteran advocacy, benefits, and collaboration. This is an incredible opportunity […]

Louisiana POST Council Finalizes Military Police Officer Certification Pathway for Veterans

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 3, 2025 BATON ROUGE, La.  – The Louisiana Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Council has officially approved and published the requirements for the new Louisiana POST Military Police Officer Course, establishing a dedicated pathway for U.S. military police veterans seeking certification as Louisiana peace officers. This program recognizes the extensive […]

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