Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs

OUR PURPOSE We exist for you. The Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs aids residents of the State of Louisiana who served in the Armed Forces of the United States during any war, combat or special periods of service during peacetime, along with their dependents and beneficiaries, in receiving any and all benefits to which they may be entitled under the law of the United States or the states thereof. Our mission is clear. Our mission is to provide comprehensive care and quality service to Louisiana’s Veterans, and their families, with regard to health care, education, disability benefits, long-term care, and burial honors. Our staff are experts on the VA claims process. LDVA works with veterans to: 1. Identify what evidence is needed to have the best possible chance of having a claim approved. 2. Explain and clarify VA procedures that apply to the claim. 3. Monitor the claim as it progresses through the development process and intercede if problems with a claim should arise. 4. If a claim is denied by the VA and the veteran disagrees with the VA's decision, LDVA's PSOs and Claims Office will help through the appeal process. For example, LDVA can assist in preparing a proper notice of disagreement, representing the veteran at a personal hearing, etc.