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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.

Sue Popplewell accepts an award for the Carl M. Brashear Radcliff Veteran Center Named Best of Kentucky in Nursing and Rehabilitation during the KAHCF/KCAL quality awards banquet Nov. 16, 2023. (Courtesy Photo)

Carl M. Brashear Radcliff Veteran Center Named Best of Kentucky in Nursing and Rehabilitation during the KAHCF/KCAL quality awards banquet. KDVA staff represented the center at the banquet, Nov. 16, 2023. (Courtesy Photo)

An interment ceremony was held at Kentucky Veteran Cemetery Central in Radcliff Nov 16, 2023 for U.S. Army Private 1st Class Charles W. Wells. Wells is a World War II veteran who was killed in action June 30, 1944 in the vicinity of Myitkyina, Burma.

KDVA Staff take a group photo following the Run, Walk and Stroll 5K on Oct. 21, 2023 in Iroquois Park Louisville, KY.

Governor Andy Beshear signs a proclamation surrounded by KDVA staff during the 25th Anniversary Celebration for KDVA at the Frankfort Capitol Rotunda, KY, Oct 5, 2023.

Retired General Les Beavers, first Commissioner for KDVA, speaks about the successes KDVA has had in helping veterans of the Commonwelath during the 25th Anniversary Celebration of KDVA at the Frankfort Capitol Rotunda, KY, Oct 5, 2023.

Governor Andy Beshear spoke during the KDVA 2023 State Conference held in Lexington, KY, August 24, 2023.

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Benefits and Compensation

Veteran Employment

Women Veterans

Homeless Veterans

Education Programs

Resources

Strategic Plan

KDVA Strategic Plan
FY 2024 to 2028

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!

Annual Report

KVDA FY222 Annual Report
01 JULY 2021 to 30 JUNE 2022

Online Services

Donate to Kentucky's Veterans

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

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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.