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Getting your DD-214 and military records in Louisiana
Louisiana's veterans assistance counselors can help you get a copy of your DD-214. VA says the New Orleans VA Regional Benefit Office at New Orleans VA Medical Center can help you request a DD214 or other military service records. VA's directory lists the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs as Louisiana's state veterans agency.
Educational only. Not legal advice. Sources checked November 2, 2026.
What the official sources say
- Louisiana's veterans assistance counselors can help you get a copy of your DD-214. Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs. Checked November 2, 2026
- VA says the New Orleans VA Regional Benefit Office at New Orleans VA Medical Center can help you request a DD214 or other military service records. VA.gov: New Orleans VA Regional Benefit Office at New Orleans VA Medical Center. Checked November 2, 2026
- VA's directory lists the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs as Louisiana's state veterans agency. VA.gov Discover: State Veterans Affairs Offices. Checked November 2, 2026
- VA's directory lists the phone number of the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs as 225-219-5000. VA.gov Discover: State Veterans Affairs Offices. Checked November 2, 2026
- The National Archives says there is generally no charge for basic military personnel and medical record information provided to veterans, next of kin and authorized representatives. National Archives: Request Military Service Records. Checked November 2, 2026
- The National Archives warns that some companies advertise DD Form 214 research services and charge a fee for copies. National Archives: Request Military Service Records. Checked November 2, 2026
- The National Archives asks you not to send a follow-up request before 90 days have passed, because it may cause further delays. National Archives: Request Military Service Records. Checked November 2, 2026
Official links
- Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs (official site)
- Request military service records (National Archives)
- Find a VA-accredited representative or VSO (free help on VA.gov)
How to keep these papers
Keep dated copies of the papers you already have in one place, and write the day something happened on the same day. KeepMyProof is a private phone app for that: folders with checklists, the day it happened next to the day you saved it, and one PDF of a folder when someone asks.
- DD-214 and service papers
- Medical records you have
- Statements from people who know
- Copies of what you sent the VA
- Letters and decisions from the VA
- Dated notes from appointments and exams
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More for Louisiana
- Free VA claim help in Louisiana: county and state veterans service officers
- Louisiana veterans affairs office: how to reach it
- VA regional benefit office for Louisiana: address and what it helps with
- How to organize VA claim papers: the full guide
- Getting your DD-214 and military records: all states
Neighbouring states
- Getting your DD-214 and military records in Arkansas
- Getting your DD-214 and military records in Mississippi
- Getting your DD-214 and military records in Texas
- Getting your DD-214 and military records in Maine
Questions
Where do these Louisiana facts come from?
Each fact on this page is copied from an official source: Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs; VA.gov: New Orleans VA Regional Benefit Office at New Orleans VA Medical Center; VA.gov Discover: State Veterans Affairs Offices; National Archives: Request Military Service Records. We checked that each source still says it on November 2, 2026. Rules and forms change, so open the official link and read the current version before you rely on it.
Is this legal advice?
No. This page is educational only and is not legal advice. KeepMyProof is not a law firm, is not affiliated with the VA, and does not prepare, file or judge a claim. For advice about your situation, ask a free VA-accredited representative; VA.gov lists them by state.
Which papers should I keep for va disability claim papers?
A good start: DD-214 and service papers; Medical records you have; Statements from people who know; Copies of what you sent the VA; Letters and decisions from the VA; Dated notes from appointments and exams. Keep only papers you are allowed to have, write the date on each note, and keep originals somewhere safe.
How can I keep these papers private on my phone?
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Educational only. Not legal advice.