Louisiana

Help for veterans and their families

Know Your Rights

• About Job Rights for Veterans and Reservists under USERRA

  USERRA is the Uniformed Services Employment & Re-employment Rights Act of 1994. Content Detail

  By:

  U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)

• Apply Online for VA benefits

  Health, education and compensation online Content Detail

  By:

  Department of Veterans Affairs

• Contact the VA

  List of toll-free telephone numbers to contact the office you need. Content Detail

  By:

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

• Death Pension Benefits

  Death Pension is a benefit paid to eligible dependents of deceased wartime veterans. Content Detail

  By:

  Department of Veterans Affairs

• Federal Websites in Spanish

  Here are links to federal government websites in Spanish. Content Detail

  By:

  Oklahoma Department of Libraries

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español

• Financial protection for older Americans

  Financial protection for older Americans -- information from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Here is a description from the agency's site: Older Americans face many financial challenges as they age. They have opportunities to travel, explore new fields of work or hobbies, or spend time with family and friends. But often scam artists or bad advice take away these opportunities. The Office of Financial Protection for Older Americans is here to give seniors information and tools to navigate safely through financial challenges. Learn how to prevent elder financial exploitation using the Money Smart for Older Adults – Prevent Financial Exploitation curriculum. Produced in partnership with the FDIC, consumers can download the resource guide or the training module for instructors. Hard copies of the resource guide can be ordered and shipped free of charge here. Content Detail

  By:

  Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

• Health care for active duty and retired members of the uniformed services

  The rules for TRICARE, for active duty and retired members of the uniformed services, their families, and survivors. Content Detail

  By:

  U.S. Department of Defense

• Help for Veterans with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and their families

  Answers on PTSD and disability. Content Detail

  By:

  National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress -- US Dept. of Military Affairs

• How to Get Legal Help/Como Obtener Ayuda Legal

  Information in English and Spanish about how to get help from programs that offer free help to qualified people. Lea aquí para aprender cómo obtener ayuda gratis con problemas legales, ayuda de los programas para las personas de ingresos bajos. Content Detail

  By:

  Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (Hammond Office)

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español

• Information for servicemembers - Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

  "Financial Fitness Forum," and other tools to help you manage your money. Content Detail

  By:

  Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

• Internet Sites for Legal Information

  List of online legal research and information resources, from the Law Library of Louisiana. Content Detail

  By:

  Law Library of Louisiana

• Life Insurance Program

  Insurance benefits for veterans and servicemembers who may not be able to get insurance from private companies because of the extra risks from military service, or because of a service-connected disability. Content Detail

  By:

  Department of Veterans Affairs

• Military Consumer Protection Day Resources from the FTC

  See this site that is aimed especially at consumer issues confronting service members. Content Detail

  By:

  FTC -- Federal Trade Commission

• Online Resources for www.vetsprobono.org

  Here is a list of links to online resources that may help veterans and their families. Content Detail

  By:

  The Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program

• Postsecondary Education Complaint System -- Military OneSource

  From their site: "This initiative is designed to empower you and your family members to report misleading or unfair actions by education institutions." Content Detail

  By:

  Military OneSource