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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.

Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs commissioner and staff spoke at the Veterans Military Affairs and Public Protection committee at the Capitol Annex in Frankfort, KY, Nov. 16, 2022.

Mark Bowman, Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs, hands out challenge coins to veterans on Veterans Day at The Willows Nursing Home, Lexington, KY, Nov. 11, 2022.

Commissioner Allen presents Martha Workman with a 10 year plaque from KDVA.

Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman presenting Rebecca Willis-Nichols with a plaque from KDVA for her dedication to KY veterans.

Veterans Day Recognition Ceremony in Fort Mitchell, KY, Nov. 10, 2022.

Veterans Day Recognition Ceremony Ft MitchellDwayne Edwards, Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs chief of staff, speaks at the Veterans Day Recognition Ceremony in Fort Mitchell, KY, Nov. 10, 2022.

Veterans on Veterans Day at The Willows Nursing Home receive challenge coins and appreciation certificates for their military service, in Lexington, KY, Nov. 11, 2022.

Congressman John Yarmuth speaks at the annual African American Veterans Breakfast in Louisville, KY, Nov 10, 2022.

Annual African American Veterans Breakfast in Louisville, KY, Nov 10, 2022.

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Benefits and Compensation

Veteran Employment

Women Veterans

Homeless Veterans

Education Programs

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Annual Report

KVDA FY222 Annual Report
01 JULY 2021 to 30 JUNE 2022

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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'I Support' or a 'Military Service Plate'.

Veterans Home Admissions

You can apply for admission to one of our State Veterans Homes online.
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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.