Veterans in Louisiana are eligible for the same federal VA disability compensation as veterans in any other state. However, each state offers some of its own unique benefits for veterans who are considered disabled by the VA. While some benefits are available only for 100% disabled veterans in Louisiana, most are available to veterans with lower disability ratings. We share some of these state benefits below.
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In this article about Louisiana disabled veteran benefits:
- Veteran home loan/mortgage benefits
- Veteran property tax benefits
- Veteran income tax benefits
- Veteran vehicle registration benefits
- Veteran education benefits
- Veteran hunting and fishing licenses
- Other Louisiana disabled veteran benefits
- VA facilities in Louisiana
- Louisiana military bases with toxic exposure
- How Woods & Woods can help
- Frequently asked questions
Veteran home loan/mortgage benefits
Louisiana does not offer home loan or mortgage benefits to veterans. Veterans can apply to the federal VA home loan guarantee program.
Veteran property tax benefits
Veterans with a 100% service-connected rating or 100% unemployability may receive a full property tax exemption. Veterans with a disability rating of 99% or less and their surviving spouses may qualify for partial property tax exemption of up to $12,000. The amount varies depending on the disability rating.
Veteran income tax benefits
Military retirement benefits are exempt from Louisiana state taxation.
Veteran vehicle registration benefits
Veterans with 100% VA disability qualify for a free military honor plate labeled with the universal symbol for accessibility.
Veteran education benefits
Spouses, children, and surviving spouses and children of veterans are eligible for educational benefits in Louisiana. Eligibility requirements are different for living and deceased veterans.
Veteran hunting and fishing licenses
Louisiana veterans with a permanent service-connected disability rating of 50% or more qualify for a free hunting and fishing license.
This license includes Basic and Saltwater Fishing Licenses, and basic, deer, waterfowl, and turkey hunting licenses. It also includes the WMA Access Permit.
Application for disabled veteran hunting and fishing license
Other Louisiana disabled veteran benefits
Veterans in Louisiana are also eligible for benefits they may be federally entitled to including healthcare benefits, pensions, VA disability compensation, and more.
The Louisiana VA provides five different veterans homes across the state. These homes include specialized care including rehabilitative therapies, Alzheimer’s and intermediate care, skilled nursing, mental health services, and centralized pharmacy services.
VA facilities in Louisiana
We share more about where to find VA facilities in Louisiana including regional offices, medical facilities, Vet Centers, and VA cemeteries.
VA regional offices in Louisiana
Each state has at least one VA regional office (VARO) that provides in-person services to help veterans with VA benefits and claims. These offices also offer information about veteran medical help, education and career counseling, memorial benefits, aid for homeless veterans, and more. Below is a list of VAROs in Louisiana.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| New Orleans VA Regional Benefit Office at New Orleans VA Medical Center | 2400 Canal Street New Orleans, LA, 70119-6535 View on Google Maps |
VA medical facilities in Louisiana
VA medical facilities offer medical information and assistance for veterans. Vets may also receive their compensation and pension (C&P) exam at many of these facilities. The VA uses the information gathered at a C&P exam to determine how severe a veteran’s service-connected condition is. Below is a list of all VA medical facilities in Louisiana.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Alexandria VA Medical Center | 2495 Shreveport Highway Pineville, LA, 71360-4044 View on Google Maps |
| Jennings VA Clinic | 1907 Johnson Street Jennings, LA, 70546-3627 View on Google Maps |
| Lafayette VA Clinic | 3149 Ambassador Caffery Parkway Lafayette, LA, 70506-7209 View on Google Maps |
| Douglas Fournet Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic | 3601 Gerstner Memorial Drive, Hwy 14 Lake Charles, LA, 70607-3231 View on Google Maps |
| Fort Polk VA Clinic | 3353 University Parkway Leesville, LA, 71446-9041 View on Google Maps |
| Natchitoches VA Clinic | 740 Keyser Avenue Suite B Natchitoches, LA, 71457-6043 View on Google Maps |
| Lafayette Campus B VA Clinic | 309 Saint Julien Avenue The Specialist Center Suite 201 Lafayette, LA, 70506-4655 View on Google Maps |
| New Orleans VA Medical Center | 2400 Canal Street New Orleans, LA, 70119-6535 View on Google Maps |
| Baton Rouge VA Clinic | 7968 Essen Park Avenue Baton Rouge, LA, 70809-7439 View on Google Maps |
| Houma VA Clinic | 6433 West Park Avenue Houma, LA, 70364-2238 View on Google Maps |
| Hammond VA Clinic | 1131 South Morrison Boulevard Hammond, LA, 70403-5409 View on Google Maps |
| Slidell VA Clinic | 60491 Doss Drive Suite B Slidell, LA, 70460-4972 View on Google Maps |
| St. John VA Clinic | 4004 West Airline Highway Reserve, LA, 70084-5712 View on Google Maps |
| Franklin VA Clinic | 1801 Main Street Franklin, LA, 70538-3115 View on Google Maps |
| Bogalusa VA Clinic | 521 Ontario Street Bogalusa, LA, 70427-3845 View on Google Maps |
| Baton Rouge South VA Clinic | 7850 Anselmo Lane Baton Rouge, LA, 70810-1101 View on Google Maps |
| Overton Brooks Veterans' Administration Medical Center | 510 East Stoner Avenue Shreveport, LA, 71101-4243 View on Google Maps |
| Monroe VA Clinic | 1691 Bienville Drive Monroe, LA, 71201-3756 View on Google Maps |
| Knight Street VA Clinic | 3000 Knight Street Building 5 Shreveport, LA, 71105-2502 View on Google Maps |
Vet Centers in Louisiana
Vet Centers provide veterans with counseling and referral services, many of which are community-based. These centers also offer services for family members of veterans.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Shreveport Vet Center | 1255 Shreveport Barksdale Highway Shreveport, LA, 71105 View on Google Maps |
| New Orleans Vet Center | 1250 Poydras Street 4th Floor, Suite 400 New Orleans, LA, 70113 View on Google Maps |
| Baton Rouge Vet Center | 5423 S. Sherwood Forest Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA, 70816 View on Google Maps |
| Alexandria, LA Vet Center | 5803 Coliseum Boulevard Suite D Alexandria, LA, 71303 View on Google Maps |
VA cemeteries in Louisiana
VA cemeteries can be found all over the U.S. and are dedicated resting places for those who honorably served their country. Veterans or families can make arrangements to be laid to rest in a VA cemetery. Qualifying spouses of veterans may also be eligible. You can find eligibility requirements for VA cemeteries here. Below is a list of all VA cemeteries in Louisiana.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Alexandria National Cemetery | 209 E Shamrock St Pineville, LA, 71360 View on Google Maps |
| Baton Rouge National Cemetery | 220 N 19th St Baton Rouge, LA, 70806 View on Google Maps |
| Port Hudson National Cemetery | 20978 Port Hickey Rd Zachary, LA, 70791 View on Google Maps |
| Louisiana National Cemetery | 303 W Mount Pleasant Rd Zachary, LA, 70791 View on Google Maps |
| Northwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery | 7970 Mike Clarke Rd Keithville, LA, 71047 View on Google Maps |
| Central Louisiana Veterans Cemetery | 3348 University Pkwy Leesville, LA, 71446 View on Google Maps |
| Northeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery | 2413 Hwy 425 Rayville, LA, 71269 View on Google Maps |
| Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery | 34888 Grantham College Dr Slidell, LA, 70460 View on Google Maps |
| Southwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery | 1620 Evangeline Rd Jennings, LA, 70546 View on Google Maps |
Louisiana military bases with toxic exposure
Dangerous toxins have been found in the groundwater and soil at various military bases in Louisiana such as Barksdale Air Force Base and Fort Johnson.
Veterans who were subject to toxic exposure at a Louisiana military installation and later developed health complications may be eligible for VA disability benefits. Below is a list of Louisiana military bases that have been affected by toxic exposure.
For more information about toxins at Louisiana military bases and how exposure may affect your health, check out our Military Bases Toxic Exposure Map.
How Woods & Woods can help
Woods & Woods is an accredited VA disability law firm that serves veterans nationwide. Our team of VA disability lawyers serve Louisiana from Shreveport to Baton Rouge to New Orleans and everywhere in between. We have helped tens of thousands of veterans across the U.S. fight the VA for the full benefits they deserve, including countless veterans in Louisiana.
If you are looking for an experienced and professional VA disability attorney, call us today for your free case evaluation.
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Frequently asked questions
Veterans with a 100% service connected rating or 100% unemployability may receive a full property tax exemption.
Veterans with 100% disability are eligible for a free military honor plate labeled with the international symbol for accessibility.
Surviving spouses and children of veterans with a disability rating of at least 90% or 100% unemployability are eligible for education assistance.
In Louisiana, a resident veteran who has a permanent service-connected disability rating of 50% or more qualifies for a free hunting and fishing license.
Neil Woods
Neil Woods is a VA disability attorney and the owner and president of Woods & Woods. He received his law degree from Western Michigan University.
