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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
