Federal
LDVA’s official federal benefits page explains that VA-accredited veterans assistance counselors provide free help filing federal VA claims and accessing federal benefits.
Programs & services
Listed on the organization's official site (vetaffairs.la.gov), checked Aug 24, 2026. Always confirm availability with the organization.
- VA-accredited veterans assistance counselors (VACs)Veterans can access all federal and state benefits through VACs, who file claims on behalf of veterans to the federal VA free of charge.
- Education and Training Benefits application assistanceLDVA’s veterans assistance counselors can help a veteran or family member apply for federal VA education benefits such as the GI Bill and Veteran Readiness and Employment.
- Burial and Memorial Benefits assistanceVACs assist veterans, veteran spouses or dependents with the process for VA burial benefits and memorial items.
- Health care referralsLDVA staff can refer veterans to one of Louisiana’s three VA medical centers.
Eligibility (general guidance)
Open to Louisiana veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness; some programs also serve very low-income veteran families. Confirm specific requirements on the official site or with an accredited Veterans Service Officer.
How to apply
Summarized from the program's official site (vetaffairs.la.gov), checked Aug 24, 2026. Always confirm details with the program.
- Locate a federal, VA-accredited veterans assistance counselor (VAC) through the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs.
- Meet with a VAC to access federal benefits or get free help filing claims with the federal VA.
- For education and training benefits, ask a VAC to help you or your family member apply.
- For burial and memorial benefits, find a VAC near you to receive assistance with the process.
- For health care, ask LDVA staff for a referral to one of Louisiana’s three VA medical centers or use the federal VA directory to locate a clinic or vet center.
What to expect
VACs provide all services, including filing claims on behalf of veterans to the federal VA, free of charge. For health care, LDVA does not administer care, but staff can refer veterans to a Louisiana VA medical center.
Contact
- Serves all of Louisiana
Next step
See every Louisiana program for this need, how they fit together, and what to try first.
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Source: Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, the official Louisiana state veterans agency. Details can change; confirm directly with the program.
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