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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.

Commissioner Whitney Allen speaks during a Staff Recognition and Service Awards Luncheon in Radcliff, KY, May 9, 2023. The staff in attendance were recognized for their time and efforts after one year or five years of being with KDVA.

KDVA staff Stephanie Belt and Kirk Shepherd presented Governor Andy Beshear our 2023 Abraham Lincoln Pillar of Excellence Award in Frankfort, KY. The award was for the work done on the Annual Commanders' State Conference.

KDVA and the Commonwealth of Kentucky won its third straight Department of Veterans Affairs Abraham Lincoln Pillar of Excellence Award in the category of Customer Service for VA Benefits and Services" with its annual KDVA State Commanders Conference.

Pillar awards are the highest recognition to state veteran agencies by federal VA.

On April 12th, Donald Walbert and Stephen Buford attended WWII Veteran Edwin Smith’s 100th Birthday celebration in Glasgow, KY. Letter from Governor Beshear, KDVA Certificate and Commissioner Challenge Coin were presented to Mr. Smith during the event.

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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.
It's quick and easy!

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.