Veterans' Services

I am deeply appreciative for the service of all veterans in Southwest Louisiana.  Their dedication to our country is profound, and as a Member of Congress, I will continue work to keep the promises we made.  If you need help with one of the agencies listed below, please do not hesitate to contact either my Lafayette office at (337) 235-6322 or my Lake Charles office at (337) 433-1747.  

Veterans Administration http://www.va.gov
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) was established on March 15, 1989, succeeding the Veterans Administration. It is responsible for providing federal benefits to veterans and their dependents. Headed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, VA is the second largest of the 15 Cabinet departments and operates nationwide programs for health care, financial assistance and burial benefits.
 
National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) http://www.archives.gov/facilities/mo/st_louis/military_personnel_records.html The National Personnel Records Center is located in Saint Louis, Missouri and is the home for millions of military personnel, health, and medical records of discharged and deceased veterans. They also store medical treatment records for retirees from every branch of our armed services, which include records for dependent and other persons treated at naval medical facilities.
 
Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) http://www.dod.mil/dfas 
Do you have questions about your military payment issues? The fastest way to get a resolution is to contact the specific office that oversees should contact their local finance and administrative office to address their record. Generally, the quickest way to gain a resolution is to contact your local military pay office and relay your concerns and request assistance.
 
Military http://www.defenselink.mil
Click here to learn more about how I can assist you when communicating with the United States Military (Department of Defense, Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Reserves and Coast Guard.