West Virginia Department of Veterans Assistance

06/13/2026

We had a great time last night at the Charleston Dirty Birds game! We appreciate everyone who stopped by to see us.

For more information about how we serve those who served, or how can we assist Veterans with their claims and benefits, please visit us at Veterans.wv.gov.

06/12/2026

Are you at tonight’s Charleston Dirty Birds game? Come by and talk with us about how we serve those who have served.

06/12/2026

06/12/2026

TONIGHT! The West Virginia Department of Veterans Assistance and the Women's Veterans Program will be attending and have information available at tonight's Charleston Dirty Birds game!

If you're coming out to the game, stop by our table to meet our Cabinet Secretary Ryan Kennedy, Women's Veterans Program Director Jessica Lynch, and VSOs to learn more about how we serve those who served.

We appreciate the Charleston Dirty Birds for providing us this opportunity to connect with Veterans!

06/12/2026

Today, on Women Veterans Recognition Day, the West Virginia Department of Veterans Assistance honors the courage, dedication, and sacrifice of the millions of women who have served in our Armed Forces.

From the revolutionary battlefields to modern-day global operations, women have broken barriers, shaped military history, and defended our freedoms. Yet, their incredible contributions have too often gone unsung. To all the women Veterans in our community and across the nation: We see you, we honor you, and we thank you for your service.

Our commitment to you doesn’t end when the uniform comes off. We are dedicated to ensuring you receive the benefits, healthcare, and support you earned. Learn more at: https://veterans.wv.gov/Pages/WomenVeterans.aspx

06/11/2026

In the summer of 2023, veteran Joshua Rife was struggling with suicidal thoughts.

“The only escape I had was to just unplug from my life and do something else. And for me, it was video games,” he said.

Fortunately, another veteran he’d met online recommended Rife seek mental help from the local VA hospital, and he’s now in a much better place mentally.

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06/10/2026

ICYMI: The West Virginia Department of Veterans Assistance and the Women's Veterans Program will be attending and have information available at this Friday night's Charleston Dirty Birds game!

If you're coming out to the game, stop by our table to meet our Cabinet Secretary Ryan Kennedy, Women's Veterans Program Director Jessica Lynch, and VSOs to learn more about how we serve those who served.

We appreciate the Charleston Dirty Birds for providing us this opportunity to connect with Veterans!

06/10/2026

There are several benefits that a Veteran client may have earned and that his or her dependents may also be entitled from through the veteran’s service. We encourage Veterans to learn more at our website.

For questions about your eligibility and how to file to claim the benefits that you have earned, please contact your nearest Veterans Benefits Office. ​Department Veteran Service Officers (VSOs) can explain what benefits you’ve earned and can help you claim them.

The West Virginia Department of Veterans Assistance is a cabinet-level agency dedicated to providing services and benefits assistance to veterans.

06/09/2026

The West Virginia Department of Veterans Assistance and the Women's Veterans Program will be attending and have information available at this Friday night's Charleston Dirty Birds game!

If you're coming out to the game, stop by our table to meet our Cabinet Secretary Ryan Kennedy, Women's Veterans Program Director Jessica Lynch, and VSOs to learn more about how we serve those who served.

We appreciate the Charleston Dirty Birds for providing us this opportunity to connect with Veterans!

06/08/2026

Today, Cabinet Secretary Ryan Kennedy and members of the West Virginia Veterans Advisory Council ​met at the West Virginia Veterans Home for a meeting of the Council and to tour the facility.

The West Virginia Veterans Advisory Council ​ is an eleven-member body of state residents who have been separated from the Armed Forces of the United States under honorable conditions.

We appreciate the Council for taking time to meet with our staff and residents of the West Virginia Veterans Home!