HEALTH CARE
Veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan are entitled to five years of medical care at their local VA hospital. For more information on your benefits, visit:
SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA VETERAN'S HEALTHCARE SYSTEM WEBSITE
APPLY FOR VA BENEFITS
If you have been denied VA benefits that you think you are entitled to, contact your parish Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs representative or your Member of Congress, whose staff can assist you in the appeals process:
Senator Vitter
(202) 224-4623
Senator Cassidy
(202) 224-5824
Congressman Richmond
(504) 288-3777
Congressman Scalise
(504) 837-1259
ADDITIONAL HEALTH CARE RESOURCES
A complete list of the numerous ways to apply for VA disability benefits depending on the type of benefit you are seeking.
Empowering Veterans to live high quality lives with respect and dignity.
Providing Critical Mental Health Services to those who’ve served and their loved ones.
The Semper Fi Fund and America’s Fund provide immediate financial assistance and lifetime support to post-9/11 wounded, critically ill and injured members of all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, and their families, ensuring that they have the resources they need during their recovery and transition back to their communities.
Raising awareness and enlisting the public’s aid for the needs of injured service members, to help injured service members aid and assist each other, and providing unique, direct programs and services to meet the needs of injured service members.
Cycling based programs to help Veterans restore hope and purpose.