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A Look at 5 Types of Benefits Available to Louisiana Veterans

Many people assume that only veterans who were disabled while on active duty can qualify for veterans’ benefits. But this isn’t always the case.  While it’s true that compensation benefits may be reserved for veterans disabled in active service, there are other available benefits for Louisiana veterans. Let’s take a look at five types of…

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4 Things to Know About the Veterans’ Improved Pension Plan

Returning to civilian life as a veteran is challenging – to say the least. From a loss of identity, to health issues, to financial concerns, veterans need support when integrating back into non-military life. The Veterans’ Improved Pension Plan is one type of support. The Department of Veterans Affairs runs this pension program, which provides…

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4 Things to Understand About Veterans Benefits In Louisiana 

Federal benefits are available to just over 18 million U.S. veterans, according to the United States Census Bureau. However, what about state benefits? Each U.S. state offers additional benefits for veterans and their families, including education and training programs as well as military pay tax exemptions. Louisiana is no different. The 283,000 veterans living in…