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Serving Veterans in the Commonwealth

That is our mission, our job, and our privilege. We work every day to make sure Kentucky's 295,000 veterans and their families receive all the benefits and services they have earned. Here you will find information on benefits counseling, skilled long-term care at state veterans centers, dignified interment at state veterans cemeteries, health care, education, employment and special programs for women veterans, homeless veterans and others.

The Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association of Kentucky presented a check for $3,000 to the Thomson-Hood Veterans Center Wilmore Fund in Frankfort, KY, Nov. 18, 2024.

Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association presented a check for $3,000 to Eileen Ward, Homeless Veterans Program Coordinator, to assist with the program in Frankfort, KY, Nov. 18, 2024.

2024 KDVA 5K Run Walk

Patriot Day CeremonyA Patriot Day Ceremony was held at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central in Radcliff, Kentucky, to honor those who died in the terrorist attack on Sept. 11, 2001. Ft. Knox service members performed a flag fold and wreath laying during the event.

2024 State Commanders ConferenceRetired Brig. Gen. Les Beavers was honored for his continued service helping veterans during the KDVA State Commanders Conference, Aug. 29, 2024 in Lexington, KY. Beavers served as the first commissioner for KDVA, starting the agency in 1998.

2024 State Commanders ConferenceKDVA held its annual State Conference at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Lexington, Kentucky, Aug. 29-30, 2024. The conference had several federal, state and local leaders as well as Veterans Affairs and Veteran Service Organization leaders in attendance.

2024 State Commanders ConferenceCommissioner Allen poses with key leaders and speakers at KDVA’s 4th annual State Commanders Conference in Lexington, KY, Aug. 29-30, 2024.

Kentucky State FairEverett Bracken, KDVA acting State Programs director, shakes hands with a veteran at the Kentucky State Fair in Louisville, KY August 18, 2024.

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Benefits and Compensation

Veteran Employment

Women Veterans

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Education Programs

Resources

NEW VSO Honors Stipend Form 2025-CLICK HERE

Pay Rate Increased for services starting January 1st. Service MUST have been performed in 2025 to use new form.

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Donate to Kentucky's Veterans

Support veterans programs throughout Kentucky that do not otherwise have state funding.

Annual Report

KDVA FY23 Annual Report July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023

Strategic Plan

KDVA Strategic Plan
FY 2024 to 2028

KDVA Benefits and Services

A Summary Document of Kentucky Military and Veterans Benefits

Program Trust Fund

Direct funding for projects and programs that help Kentucky’s veterans, for which other funds are not available.

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Veterans Home Admissions

You can apply for admission to one of our State Veterans Homes online.
It's quick and easy!

Online Services

Request Your Military Records

Complete the following form and mail to our office.

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Veteran Transportation

Transportation for Veterans to Medical/Behavioral Health Appointments

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Veteran ID Card

Find out how to apply for a Veteran ID Card.

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In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, this Department’s services, assistance, and activities are available to all without regard to race, color, or national origin.