FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 26, 2024 LDVA, VETERANS SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS ADVOCATE FOR VETERANS TO PROTECT THEIR BENEFITS AMID PENDING LEGISLATION BATON ROUGE, La.—LDVA Secretary Charlton Meginley and state leaders from multiple veterans service organizations (VSO) are partnering to advocate on behalf of Louisiana veterans to protect their benefits as legislation on veteran disability claims makes its way through the state legislative process. Senate Bill 159 by Sen. Stewart Cathey, intended to protect veterans against private companies who are compensated for filing claims on behalf of veteran ..read more

April 23, 2024 Meeting Notice for the Veterans Affairs Commission The post April 23, 2024 Meeting Notice for the Veterans Affairs Commission appeared first on Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs ..read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 16, 2024 GOVERNOR LANDRY, SECRETARY MEGINLEY RECOGNIZE MILITARY CHILDREN DURING MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD BATON ROUGE, La.—Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Charlton Meginley, COL (USAF Retired) joins Gov. Jeff Landry in recognizing all military children in honor of the Month of the Military Child. According to the U.S. Department of Defense, there are more than 1.6 million military children who deserve recognition for their sacrifice as a result of the service of their parents. “As a father of four daughters, I know firsthand the struggles militar ..read more

Veterans, have you received your Louisiana Honor Medal? If not, you can receive yours during a presentation at Veterans Day at the Capitol on Monday, May 20! To apply for an honor medal, email veteran@la.gov. All applications must be received by May 13. Medals will only be presented to those who pre-applied and received an approval. The post Louisiana Honor Medal Presentation at Veterans Day at the Capitol appeared first on Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs ..read more

Dec. 19, 2024 Meeting Notice for the Military Family Assistance Fund Board The post Dec. 19, 2024 Meeting Notice for the Military Family Assistance Fund Board appeared first on Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs ..read more

Oct. 17, 2024 Meeting Notice for the Military Family Assistance Fund Board The post Oct. 17, 2024 Meeting Notice for the Military Family Assistance Fund Board appeared first on Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs ..read more

Sept. 19, 2024 Meeting Notice for the Military Family Assistance Fund Board The post Sept. 19, 2024 Meeting Notice for the Military Family Assistance Fund Board appeared first on Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs ..read more

July 18, 2024 Meeting Notice for the Military Family Assistance Fund Board The post July 18, 2024 Meeting Notice for the Military Family Assistance Fund Board appeared first on Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs ..read more

June 20, 2024 Meeting Notice for the Military Family Assistance Fund Board The post June 20, 2024 Meeting Notice for the Military Family Assistance Fund Board appeared first on Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs ..read more

May 16, 2024 Meeting Notice for the Military Family Assistance Fund Board The post May 16, 2024 Meeting Notice for the Military Family Assistance Fund Board appeared first on Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs ..read more